English teacher for Preschoolers needed in Saitama

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Job Requirements

• Minimum 2-Year Associates Degree OR Unrestricted Working Visa
• Able to commit to a minimum 1-year Full-Time Contract
• Prior experience with children (teaching or otherwise)
• Must be team-oriented, flexible, and able to adapt to a highly active work environment
• Comfort using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Provide availability for interviews over the next four weeks
• International applicants are also welcome!

* To those who need to apply for a work permit, we will provide you with the necessary documents once you are selected for employment.

 

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Job Description

Do you want to motivate and inspire kids to be enthusiastic about learning English rather than afraid of it? If so, don't hesitate to get in touch with us!

We are looking for English teachers who have a great passion for not only teaching children the joy of learning but also being a part of their growth and personal development. We are currently looking for enthusiastic candidates in Saitama.

 

Position Details

Employee Benefits: Various social insurance (employment, workers' compensation, health, welfare pension) provided, salary revision, bonus, overtime pay (separately provided), 10 days of paid leaves other than national holidays, commuting allowance (full transportation cost reimbursement), regular health check-ups, training programs, uniform provided.

Starting monthly salary of ¥240,000~/month

* The probationary period is 3 months. During that period, 95% of the monthly salary will be paid.

International applicants are also welcome!

* To those who need to apply for a work permit, we will provide you with the necessary documents once you are selected for employment.

 

Kids Duo International Teaching Style

Kids Duo International is a state-of-the-art bilingual kindergarten with a fully tailored curriculum of English, Japanese, and Physical Education. Our programs are designed to nurture children's confidence and motivation and prepare them for a lifetime of learning and success!

Kids Duo International teachers can expect to cover a broad variety of English subjects such as Reading & Writing, Phonics, Songs & Chants, Arts & Crafts, and Show & Tell with classes of 24-30 students aged 2-6. Our students also participate in a plethora of Japanese-language classes & activities, including Music, Vocational Role-play, and our expansive Physical Education program, the aptly named (and student-favorite) “Ninja Class.” Native English instructors accompany their students throughout all of these programs and are encouraged to participate as well!

Working hours will be between 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (occasional special events also held on weekends as well). Teachers may also be asked to work paid overtime in mornings; 7:30-8:30 a.m. and evenings; 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., if able.

 

Start Date:

-Negotiable; can start immediately

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Overall Duties as a Kindergarten Teacher:

• Communicating with Japanese teachers (using a bilingual teacher if necessary)

• Teaching students manners, proper behavior, and basic life skills

• Actively interacting with students throughout the day

• Actively participating in sports class and outdoor play

• Assisting Japanese teachers in their classes

• Assisting with toilet training

• Preparation for/ Participating in school events (Field trips, Summer Festival, Sports Day, Halloween, Christmas, Music Festival, etc.)

• Enthusiastic participation in front of students and parents on school event days (dancing, singing, putting on a play, competing in sports events, etc.)

 

English Teaching Duties:

• Teaching English classes

• Managing a classroom of up to 30 students (ages 2 to 6)

• Preparing weekly lesson plans

• Regularly evaluates student progress

• Ensuring students reach English goals

• Finding time to look for new activities, games, songs, etc.

• Marking student workbooks

• Writing weekly comments for each student

• Preparing report cards for each student (twice a year)

 

Other Duties:

• Cleaning the classroom and common areas (including bathrooms)

• Working on company and school event days (designated Saturdays, Sundays, or national holidays throughout the year)

• Working morning or evening extended childcare hours when necessary (7:30-8:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.)

• Preparing/wearing a proper Halloween costume to match the classroom theme (each classroom decides their theme)

• Preparing/wearing a traditional Japanese outfit (Yukata, jinbei) for the Summer Festival (school event)

 

Who We Are:

Orange Planet Corporation runs Nursery schools in Saitama, Tokyo, and Kanagawa aiming to nurture children to thrive in the future by acquiring the crucial skills of “Autonomy”, “Sociality”, and “Creativity”. We opened a new franchise, Kids Duo International in April 2021, and looking for passionate and motivated new staff to join the team!

* Note: While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

 

 

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