Job Overview

Employer Type Direct Hire
Industry Education / Teaching
Salary ¥250,000 - ¥280,000 / Month (2,500yen-4,000yen/hr for part time)
English Level Native level
Japanese Level Basic Level
Restricted to Domestic Applicants? Japan only
Visa Sponsorship Future possibility / Renewal

Job Requirements

Minimum requirements

a valid working visa, must reside in Japan.
able to commit to a minimum 1 year contract (2025 April-2026 March)
native level English proficiency
experience teaching young children aged 3-6 (2+ years preferred)
TESOL/TEFL certification, experience in Montessori, Reggio classrooms preferred
Bachelors degree or equivalent preferred

We are looking for an excellent teacher who is passionate, and has strong interpersonal skills with an eagerness to immerse and adapt to the Japanese culture.

Job Description

Available Positions

1. Part time teacher (M/T/W/TH/F/SAT) *from 2/week

Compensation: 2,500yen-4,000yen/hr. plus transport

Contract period: 1 year renewable (2025 April-2026 March)

Details of the position:

Part time teachers will teach at both our head school and dispatched kindergarten locations. The kindergartens are all within a 30 minute commute from JR Sannomiya, in many cases less, Your day will start at one of our kindergartens. The morning classes are typically from 10am-12pm. In the afternoon, you will teach either at one of our kindergartens or at our head school from 2pm to 6pm. "times can vary depending on the day. You will receive training to teach our original curriculum.

2. Full time ALT teacher (Mondays-Fridays/weekends, national holidays off, paid holidays)

Compensation: 250,000-280,000

Contract period: 1 year renewable 2025 April-2025 March

What would your day look like?

You will be working at a kindergarten in Kobe as a full time ALT teacher. The working hours are 8:30-16:30 with a 1 hour lunch break. You will spend the morning teaching two to three 30 minute classes and spend the rest of the day with your assigned class. It will be a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the Japanese language and culture, while sharing your culture with the children.

Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging and interactive English lessons tailored for children. Create a positive and supportive learning environment. Assess student progress and provide feedback. Collaborate with other teachers and staff to enhance the educational experience. Participate in school events and activities as needed.

About Daisies Kinder International

Daisies Kinder International’s head school is centrally located in Kitano, one of the most beautiful areas of Kobe with a vibrant international community. We offer an international after school program for children aged 3-12 and also operate a dispatching service to kindergartens all around Kobe. Our company culture is centered around collaboration, creativity, and work-life balance. We have a young group of teachers and a bilingual management team. We have a warm community and an environment that makes the students and teachers feel at home. We encourage student centered learning at our head school, using Montessori and Reggio methods of learning.

Curriculum:

At our kindergarten dispatch schools, we use our original curriculum, Daisy and Noah’s Book of Words 1 and 2. The children are aged 2-6 and each class can range anywhere from 10-25 children. The curriculum is made specifically to target large classes and you will receive training prior to teaching on your own. The Japanese classroom teacher will also be present during classes to assist with the children's needs.

Why work with us?

Our mission is to make English learning fun for as many children as possible, so that they can have an abundance of choice and opportunities ahead. Daisies Kinder International was founded by a bilingual teacher from her living room and since incorporating in 2013, it has grown to teach over a 1,000 students each year. We are not a big corporate company, and our smaller size enables us to provide a quality experience for both our students and our close group of teachers and staff. All of our teachers have loved working with us and I hope you will share your talents with us too! We offer visa renewal and housing assistance for full time and at times, part time teachers depending on their schedule.

Application process:

Interested candidates should send their resume, photo, and a brief cover letter outlining their previous experiences teaching young children and why you want to work with us. Potential candidates will be contacted for a zoom interview.