Lead Educator (Primary Years)

Job Requirements

• Language requirements (English fluency)
• Candidate with eligibility to work in Japan, or willing to go through visa sponsorship
• Commute to Education Centre in Kamakura daily
• Education qualification/certification required

Job Description

Boundless Education is transforming current systems of education. Our educational concept empowers all children to explore their natural creativity, discover their true passions, and shape their own future. We apply the renowned Finnish Curriculum integrated with best pedagogical practices from around the world to create a personalized, multi-age, skills-driven, and strength-based system that is supportively led by educators as mentors.

We are looking for passionate Primary Years Lead Educators to join our team in Kamakura, Japan. This full-time position is available for educators working within our Boundless Education system.

A key responsibility of our educators is ensuring the duty of care for all children, creating meaningful learning opportunities, and actively mentoring our explorers through their educational journey. Learning is not confined to the classroom—our educators foster experiential, inquiry-based learning both inside and outside the classroom.

What’s in it for you

• Ensure the duty of care for all children
• Cultivate a sense of community and belonging
• Foster holistic well-being, encompassing physical, social, and emotional health
• Implement the Boundless Education Questing framework for authentic learning experiences
• Guide children along personalized learning pathways
• Provide routine updates to parents using technological tools
• Establish goals with children and monitor progress with verbal and written feedback
• Plan interdisciplinary lessons incorporating local experiences
• Apply inquiry-based learning strategies in Primary Years
• Maximize educational technology tools for learning
• Lead conferences and collect data for end-of-cohort Growth Trackers
• Collaborate with colleagues to set high learning standards in a best-practice environment
• Engage in continuous professional learning for personal and educational growth
• Build strong connections with parents and carers

What we offer

• Competitive salary and vacation
• Discounted tuition for your child to attend Boundless Education
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Framework for experiential leadership, teaching, and learning

Contract Type & Compensation:
This role will be offered under a local contract, with compensation paid in Japanese Yen (JPY). The package includes health insurance, social insurance, and other legally mandated benefits in accordance with local regulations.

About you

• Be eligible to work in Japan
• Live in Kamakura or nearby, to commute daily
• Excellent English language skills
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced and evolving environments
• Clear and effective communicator
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of full-time classroom experience
• Experience with inquiry-based educational programs and collaborative teams
• Experience with culturally and linguistically diverse learners
• Special needs expertise is a great plus
• Knowledge of child safety, psychological needs, research-supported instructional techniques, and assessment strategies

*Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced criminal records check or equivalen