Kindergarten Music Teacher at International School (expired)

Kansai International Academy (関西国際学園)

Company

Kansai International Academy (関西国際学園)

Job ID

155722

Location

Hyogo, Japan

Post date

May 12, 2025

Industry

Education / Teaching

Function

Other Education / Teaching, Training

Work Type

Full Time / Experienced (Non-Manager)

Salary

¥265,000 / Month

• Qualification Allowance

With the expansion of the art department, Kansai International Academy is currently looking for a kindergarten music teacher to work at a bilingual international school in our Hyogo campus. With a mission to empower its students into becoming globally-minded and multicultural individuals, the school immerses learners from Kindergarten to Secondary School students in a truly bilingual environment.

This position is competitive in terms of salary, benefits and conditions. Successful candidates should be flexible, enthusiastic and love the challenge of working with children.

Required Skills:
・Developing our curriculum and program further in collaboration with other teachers and staff
・Applying constructivist, inquiry approaches to all teaching and learning
・Differentiating learning for students as necessary
・Commitment and motivation toward continual professional development

Qualification and Experience:

・Bachelor degree (preferred Music Education)
・A teaching certificate would be preferred but not necessary
・Teaching experience in a cross-cultural environment (preferred)
・Teaching experience with students whose English is not their mother tongue (preferred)

Benefits and Training:
In addition to the monthly salary, travel expenses are paid up to a maximum of 25,000 yen per month, and health insurance is provided. Additional monthly allowance for a teaching certificate.

KIA is committed to students safeguarding and well-being which is inlined with the United Nations. We expect all employees and volunteers are expected to share the same commitment. By applying, you are confirming that you have never harmed or been accused of any wrongdoing involving children. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks.

Due to the large number of applications we get, we will only contact applicants deemed suitable for an interview. Make sure your cover letter is addressed specifically to Kansai International Academy and includes why you would like to work at our school and how you think your skills and experience could add to our academic environment. This is not an entry-level job and positions are extremely competitive. Having numerous years of ESL teaching experience or being multicultural will not be enough to warrant an interview. Please give some specific references to our educational environment, philosophies, and approaches based on the information from our website, and let us know how you would fit into our team.