Full-time Preschool Teacher (April 2023 start) (expired)

Full Time Preschool Teacher (April 2023 start)

Karugamo English School offers English immersion nursery, preschool and after school programs for children ages 2-12. We are located in Saitama City. Our mission is to use English education to help children develop into life-long learners and internationally minded global citizens.

We are a small school but are currently looking to expand. We are seeking flexible, experienced, early years educators who have passion for their work and are comfortable with the responsibility of the care of young children. We hope to find a candidate who can work with a range of ages and ability levels, integrate with a close-knit team of experienced professionals, and also bring a fresh perspective, energy, and new ideas.

As an IB PYP World School, we offer internationally recognized professional development opportunities. Successful candidates will find an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our team as we collaboratively plan the use of a dynamic and effective curriculum

Responsibilities
• Maintain positive relationships with students and parents.
• Plan daily lessons and activities for your class including following a phonics curriculum and developing full units for inquiry-based learning.
• Participate in and plan for school events including, sports day, recitals, field trips and parties.
• Teachers for ages 3-6 work Monday-Friday, 8 working hours plus a 1 hour break.
• Teachers for ages 2-3 work Tuesday-Saturday, 8 working hours plus a 1 hour break.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Applicants must be a native English speaker or have proficiency in English equal to that of a native speaker.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher required. Degrees in the fields of early childhood education or language learning are preferred.
• Teaching experience in an Early Years setting is preferred.
• Experience working with IB curriculum is preferred.
• Must live in Japan and be willing to relocate to the Saitama area.

Benefits
• Starting salary is from 330,000 per month. Negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
• Paid time off for summer, winter, and spring holidays.
Example time off from a previous year:
Summer (20) Winter (16) Golden Week (9) Spring (6)
Total days off: 149 (Weekends and holidays included)
• Work related transportation costs are reimbursed.
• Social Insurance and Employment Insurance are provided.
• Support for relocation and housing is available.
• Assistance in visa sponsorship and renewal.