Classroom Teacher

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Current working visa and eligibility to work in Japan [visa sponsorship available]
• Native to near native level English speaking, reading and writing abilities
• Hoikushi Licence or Education Degree / Education qualifications are highly desirable [and comes with additional stipend]
• Minimum two to three (2 - 3) years of teaching in-person in an Early Years classroom necessary

Job Description

An International English immersion preschool catering to students between the ages of 18 months to 6 years old, TIK is the first Cambridge Early Years accredited  program in Japan. With lower student-teacher ratios and a combination of play based and academic content, we feel that the education of our students is a partnership between the school and the families of the children in our care. We strive to provide high quality education and are committed to the ongoing professional development of our staff.

This is a full-time classroom teacher position for the 3-4 year old class.

A classroom teacher's role is to plan, prepare and execute the lessons to achieve specific student learning outcomes over the period of one year with the same group of students. The student experience will be focused on in order to improve knowledge and efficiently engage students and improve their learning throughout the day. All lessons are conducted in English, however for our 3 to 6 year old students there is a 30 minute Japanese lesson each. We value and are willing to train committed staff who are able to work well in a small team and who want the best for the students in their care.

Professional Qualities 

• Understanding and ability to work with preschool aged children
• Dedication to the needs of the students and their families
• Ability to develop trusting and productive relationships with families and colleagues
• Flexibility and proactivity
• Knowledge of children, child development and growth
• Professionalism
• Ability to engage with children from a young age
• Ability to work within as small supportive team environment

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary and benefits [medical and pension coverage for full-time qualified employees].
• Starting salary is ¥285,000 per month (base salary for those with a university degree), with additional stipends available depending on education qualifications and experience.
• Ongoing professional development [both internally and also access to the Cambridge Early Years certificates & Tokyo Association of International Preschools workshops]
• Growth and opportunities for career development

Shifts are Monday to Friday

• 7:30 to 16:30 [early shift]
• 8:00 to 17:00 [middle shift A]
• 9:00 to 18:00 [middle shift B]
• 9:30 to 18:30 [late shift]
  (with a 1 hour break) and dependent on the needs of the school.

We believe great schools are built by great teachers, and great teachers never stop learning. At TIK, your professional growth is a genuine priority. We provide regular in-house coaching and professional learning, along with access to internationally recognised Cambridge online courses and workshops through the Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP). In a sector where high-quality professional development can be hard to find, we are committed to investing in our teachers so they continue to grow, build confidence, and provide the very best Early Years education for every child.

Please note the job is physically demanding as it requires continual work with young children.

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