Job Overview
- Employer Type Direct Hire
- Industry Education / Teaching
- Salary ¥262,000 / Month (negotiable)
- English Level Native level
- Japanese Level Not necessary
- Restricted to Domestic Applicants? Overseas applicants allowed
- Visa Sponsorship Future possibility / Renewal
Job Requirements
• Regular working hours of 8:30-17:30, Monday to Friday (8 working hours with a 1 hour break)
• Lead and support activities with groups of 24-30 students aged 2 to 6
• Supervise and maintain the safety & well-being of students, model proper behavior and teach fundamental social skills
• Participate in occasional special events held on weekends/holidays (typically once per month)
• Teachers may be asked to work paid overtime in the mornings or evenings if able
• Native-level English fluency required
• Must hold at least a 2-Year Associates Degree OR Valid Working Visa
Job Description
Yaruki Switch Group is opening a brand new Kids Duo International school in Hyogo, and as such is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic English Teacher!
The school is scheduled to open for the April 2024 school year, and is looking for experienced teachers interested in taking advantage of this unique opportunity to help build the school from the ground up.
Your first month of employment will be spent participating in our comprehensive Initial Training program at one of our established KDI schools, after which teachers will take part in preparations for the new school year at KDI Hyogo.
■ Who We Are
Yaruki Switch Group is the largest private education group in Japan, comprised of 7 total brands with more than 1,900 directly owned and franchise-managed schools nationwide. Leveraging 30+ years of industry experience, our English language schools – Kids Duo, WinBe, Kids Duo International, and i Kids Star – are specifically tailored for young learners, with a focus on teaching through fun, hands-on activities and exposure to practical, usable English!
■ What We Offer
• Starting monthly salary of ￥262,000 - 308,000 (negotiable)
• Fully-paid comprehensive initial training, in addition to regular training workshops throughout the year
• Salary & career advancement opportunities based on performance
• Renewal bonus of ￥100,000 upon successful completion and re-signing of 1 year contract
• Ten paid days of leave / year (after 6 months of employment), in addition to national holidays
• Work-related commuting costs fully reimbursed
• Social Security & Health Insurance
• Visa sponsorship and renewal support
* Some contract details may vary depending on location.
■ Our 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 as well, 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!
■ Application Process
• Application Submitted
• Screening Process (5-10 business days) *
• 1st Interview (Skype)
• Introduction to School & 2nd Interview (In-Person/Skype)
• Official Offer of Position
• On-Boarding / Visa Support (if necessary)
• Initial Training & School Placement
* Note: While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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Location
Japan, Hyogo, Nishinomiya, 長田町
