Full-time English Teacher - Kamakura (expired)

Our school is a small preschool located in Kamakura, Japan. Our students are between 50 and 55 during preschool hours, and we have 100 afternoon students. Our curriculum is designed for mainly Japanese students who wish to grow up as bilingual. We go about the serious business of learning English from the beginning by having fun and using our five senses. Using various activities and games that draw out and cultivate children's innate abilities, our students learn to do many things that many adult students would never dare to do.

We are looking for teachers who understand and have implemented that policy, are stable and very calm, and are good at caring for children.

The working conditions of a full-time job are shown below
・We have 230 days teaching days a year so that we can have long summer/winter vacations.
・As a preschool teacher, we have 9:00~15:00 teaching hours daily from Mon. to Fri.
・We are Hoikuen, so teachers must discipline and enjoy spending time with children and supporting their parents, not only teaching English．・
・We have a lot of events throughout the year, so teachers need to create and prepare for those but also can enjoy involving those events.
・We have meetings 8:00~8:45 two days a week.
・We also have after school to teach 15:20～16:20/16:30~18:00/ 18:30 ~20:00 as an option
with extra pay.

We look forward to hearing from someone who wants to join us.

Thank you.

Please take note of the following information:

Our school is a small preschool situated in Kamakura, Japan. We cater to a range of 50 to 55 students during preschool hours and have an additional 100 students in the afternoon. Our curriculum is specifically designed for Japanese students aiming to become bilingual. We approach the teaching of English in a light-hearted manner, utilizing various activities and games that engage our students' five senses, thereby drawing out and nurturing their innate abilities. Through this approach, our students can accomplish tasks that many adult learners would hesitate to attempt.

We are seeking teachers who are in tune with this educational philosophy, possess a stable and calm demeanor, and excel in caring for children.

The full-time employment terms are outlined as follows:
- We have 230 teaching days per year, allowing for extended summer and winter breaks.
- As a preschool teacher, the teaching hours are from 9:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday.
Being Hoikuen, our teachers must not only teach English but also nurture and support children and engage with their parents.
Numerous events are held throughout the year, and teachers are expected to help plan and prepare for them while also participating in them.
- Meetings are scheduled from 8:00 to 8:45 twice a week.
- Additionally, there is an option for after-school teaching from 15:20 to 16:20, 16:30 to 18:00, or 18:30 to 20:00, with extra compensation.

We eagerly await applications from individuals interested in joining our team.

Thank you.