Job Overview

Employer Type Direct Hire
Industry Education / Teaching
Salary ¥270,000 - ¥320,000 / Month (May vary due to qualifications & experience)
English Level Fluent
Japanese Level Conversational Level
Restricted to Domestic Applicants? Japan only
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Requirements

Fluent English proficiency
Must currently reside in Japan
Working Visa (Visa Support is provided)
Undergraduate degree or higher（ Background in education preferred )
Fluency in Japanese is a plus.

Job Description

Company Description

LCA Kokusai Elementary School, located in the heart of Sagamihara, was founded in 1985. It was a small school with 4 students. It became a MEXT (Ministry of Education) accredited school in 2008. Since then our school has expanded to a student body of nearly 300 students.

Today LCA is more than just a school. Today LCA is an important part of our parent company, Edure LCA co., LTD. Edure LCA is currently involved in developing a number of educational projects throughout Japan.

We are committed to offering quality education to children both in English and in Japanese. We believe that our approach to education distinguishes us from international schools that tend to focus on only English education. We are looking for energetic and free-thinking people who are passionate about education and helping children to pursue their dreams.

Role Description

This is a Full-Time On-Site Homeroom Teacher position at LCA Kokusai Elementary located in Sagamihara, Kanagawa. A homeroom teacher is in charge of a class (typically 15 - 20 students), supervises children at school and teaches them life skills as well as academic skills. Teachers are responsible for teaching a variety of subjects in English including: English, math, science, social studies, art, P.E., moral education, and more.

All employees work a 5-day 40 hour work week.

Job Description:

5 days a Week, 40 hour work week. (Mon - Fri)
2 Days Holiday (Sat & Sun)

1. Teaching duties:

Homeroom teacher who is in charge of a class for the entire school year.
Teach elementary aged students the Japanese national curriculum in English.
Teach in company-run commercial English programs for outsiders at least 2 times a year.

2. Duties include:

a. Teaching various subject matters in English to (mostly) Japanese children whose first language is not English.
b. Teaching children necessary life skills to be successful at school throughout their school life.
c. Running school-wide events such as Summer Camp, Sports Day, School Excursions, Performance Day, etc.
d. Helping with various company-run educational programs for after school as well as spring and summer school programs.

3. Administrative Duties:
a. Developing cordial relationships with families by providing regular updates on student progress.
b. Participating in school meetings, training sessions and workshops to horn teaching skills as well as to gain more qualifications.
c. Developing and implementing curriculums and designing original materials suited to the needs of our students.

Salary/Benefits:

270,000 ~ DOE (Depeding on Education & Qualification)/ month
Paid personal leave (10 days on first year)
National Holidays and Long Summer and Winter breaks
Welfare Pension Insurance
Health Insurance
Commuting Allowance

Applicants should submit the following documents:

a. CV/ Resume with a passport-sized photo and detailed employment history
b. Cover letter outlining your teaching philosophy and suitability for the position.
c. If you are truly interested in this position, type "We are LCA" in the 1st sentence of your cover letter.