Preschool Teacher / Early Childhood Education in Nagoya, Japan (expired)

Are you looking for an Early Childhood Education teaching position in Nagoya, Japan?

Hisaya International Preschool is looking for a friendly and responsible INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL TEACHER to join our team.

What kind of teacher are we looking for?

You love teaching and enjoy working with young children. You have studied and understand Early Childhood Education theory. You understand TEFL teaching methods. You have a high EQ and good people skills. You know how to get along with managers and co-workers so we can strive toward our common goals as a team. You are able to listen to feedback (that means criticism) and incorporate feedback into your work routines.

The preschool team teaches children between the ages of 2 years to 6 years old. We teach using our own in-house curriculum, which is part of our overall plan to achieve bilingualism in three years.

In return for your dedication, we provide a competitive salary and approximately 6 weeks of paid vacation time. A full and regular training program is also offered to all new entrants. We offer a career track and have assistant manager and manager positions for any teachers who are looking for something more long term. We also offer performance bonuses, contract completion bonuses and teaching license bonuses. Our policy is to recognize and reward superior performance.

Our mission is to improve children’s lives through English language education. If you want to make a difference in the future of your students and in the future of Japan please apply to join our team.

Flexible start date: April – June 2017

Required skills and experience:
1 Must be a native English speaker.
2 Must have prior ECE work experience.
3 Must have experience working as a part of a successful team.
4 Minimum 1 year (12 month) commitment to our school.
5 Must have a 4 year degree from an accredited university. Teaching license preferred
6 Should have a connection to Japan (prior work experience in Japan, foreign studies, Japanese language studies, family, etc.)

In your cover letter please indicate how many of the required skills you have.

Job Details:
Full time work / M - F
40 total work hours per week
6 weeks paid vacation per year
Salary range 1st year teacher 265,000 to 295,000 yen/month
Performance bonus
Contract completion bonus
Paid transportation
Visa sponsorship available
Housing assistance available