Full-Time International Kindergarten Teacher in Tokyo (expired)

"At Dyrka international, we raise internationally-minded children who, through communication, collaboration, and cultural understanding, are able to better their lives and that of those around them."

We are currently seeking a person who will help us fulfill this promise, with job openings for two Kindergarten Teachers starting in December 2021 and April 2022, whose duties include:

. Teaching Children aged 1 to 6 years old at our Kindergarten. 6 to 12-year-olds in our Afterschool program (Zoom).
. Monitoring the students' safety and well-being.
. Evaluating children at the end of each semester.
. Creating Materials, decorations, and preparing lessons during allotted prep time.
. Assisting children with their basic needs (eating, toileting, etc.)

The ideal candidate for the position is someone that:
. Truly enjoys working with young children and has a passion for being a caretaker.
. Has a bright personality and excellent communication skills which shine both within and outside of the classroom.
. Has at least two years of experience working teaching children in an International Kindergarten setting.
. Is a native English speaker or an ESL speaker with proven excellent language skills (CEFR C2 or equivalent).
. Has Conversational Japanese Language ability
. Is able to play a musical instrument.

Working Hours and Location:
. Our Kindergarten is open from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Saturday (Sat. 8AM-5PM).
. Shifts are 9 hours long, one hour being the employee's break time.
. Shifts are regular for the duration of a month; there may be days where you may be asked to come at an irregular shift (such as when another teacher takes a holiday)
. Employees which are asked to work on a Saturday may take a replacement holiday throughout the week.
. Our Kindergarten is located within a 10-minute walk from both Shinagawa and Osaki Stations.

Company Benefits and Holidays:
. Full Social Insurance Package (Enrollment in National Pension, Health Insurance and Employment Insurance)
. Transportation Subsidy （Up to a maximum of 30,000 yen per month）.
. Subsidized Lunch/Dinner (School Meals).
. Team-building company trip (up to 50,000 per employee, once the pandemic has subsided).
. Company-sponsored workshops, seminars, certifications, and other opportunities for career growth.
. Public and National holidays, Golden Week, Obon break (1 day) & New year（7 to 10 days）
. 10 paid vacation days after your first 6 months, 10 days per year afterward.

Salary
- ¥260,000 to ¥280,000/month of starting salary (Based on experience and qualifications)

* We will not accept applications from candidates without a valid work visa or applying from abroad. We will, however, continue to sponsor the employee's visa if they choose to remain under our employment.

While we appreciate all applications, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.