English teacher for bilingual kindergarten (iKS Utsunomiya) – visa support available

Yaruki Switch Group (Kids Duo / WinBe / Kids Duo International)

Company

Yaruki Switch Group (Kids Duo / WinBe / Kids Duo International)

Job ID

155530

Location

Higashishukugō, Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan

Post date

Apr 14, 2025

Industry

Education / Teaching

Function

Child Education, Pre-school Teacher

Work Type

Full Time / Entry Level

Salary

¥210,000 ~ ¥240,000 / Month

As one of the biggest education companies in Japan, Yaruki Switch Group has been changing lives for more than 40 years. Join our team as a teacher with our i Kids Star brand and help students learn English and life skills in a fun, caring, and safe kindergarten setting.

This opportunity is with a franchise location in Utsunomiya.

◆ Our teaching style

i Kids Star is our newest bilingual kindergarten, combining childcare with intellectual training, sports, and English. We believe in unlocking the potential of every child, encouraging them to become intelligent, independent thinkers ready to thrive in an international world. Our curriculum, based on U.S. and U.K. early education standards, covers phonics, math, arts, drama, and more, with a focus on physical education developed by our sister school, Ninja 9.

At i Kids Star, we help children express themselves bilingually, develop cultural awareness, and grow into confident, independent learners.

◆ What’s in it for you?

・ Starting salary: ¥250,000
・ Raise opportunities based on school performance
・ 10 paid days of leave per year (after 6 months of employment), in addition to national holidays
・ Fully-paid comprehensive initial training
・ Work-related commuting costs reimbursed
・ Social Security & Health Insurance provided
・ Visa sponsorship and renewal support available

* Some contract details may vary depending on location.

◆ Main Duties and Responsibilities

Overall Duties as a kindergarten teacher:
• Communicating with Japanese teachers (using a bilingual teacher if necessary)
• Teaching students manners, proper behavior, and basic life skills
• Actively interacting with students throughout the day
• Actively participating in sports class and outdoor play
• Assisting Japanese teachers in their classes
• Assisting with toilet training
• Preparing for and participating in school events (field trips, summer festival, sports day, Halloween, Christmas, music festival, etc.)
• Enthusiastic participation in school event days (dancing, singing, putting on a play, competing in sports events, etc.)

◆ English teaching duties:

• Teaching English classes
• Managing a classroom of up to 30 students (ages 2 to 6)
• Preparing weekly lesson plans
• Regularly evaluating student progress
• Ensuring students reach English goals
• Finding new activities, games, songs, etc.
• Marking student workbooks
• Writing weekly comments for each student
• Preparing report cards for each student (twice a year)

※Teachers hired when all main teacher positions are filled will team teach and cover for absent teachers.

◆ Other Duties:

• Cleaning the classroom and common areas (including bathrooms)
• Working on event days (designated Saturdays, Sundays, or national holidays throughout the year)
• Working morning or evening extended childcare hours when necessary (7:30-8:30 or 17:30-20:00)
• Preparing/wearing a proper Halloween costume to match the classroom theme (each classroom decides its theme)
• Preparing/wearing a traditional Japanese outfit (yukata, jinbei) for the summer festival (school event)


(Note: While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for
interview will be contacted.)

GPlusMedia Inc. will handle the document screening and initial interviews for the applicants on behalf of the company. Please note that you may be receiving contact from GPlusMedia when passing the initial screening.

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