Nursery School teacher, cover teacher at Milky Way international School (expired)

Teaching position
at 'Milky Way International Nursery School Shinden' in Ichikawa-City, Chiba.

We are looking for bright positive people to come join our team of international kindergarten teachers. We are a relatively new school and are looking to expand, so chances for advancement and longer term contracts are possible for those looking to live long term in Japan.
The school is a chance to teach kids from many different countries (mainly Japan) full time and guide them through their first years of life.
It is important to note that we are not an Eikaiwa school. The teachers will be with children all day, teaching and looking after them (you will also be working with Japanese teachers). Foreign teachers teach all in English and try to immerse the kids in that language (native English speakers preferred).
Having taught at a kindergarten before is a big advantage as it is a very different environment than elementary age and up. Having some experience controlling your own class is also a help.

Staying positive and creating a fun and happy place for the students to learn is crucial.
You will be in control of a class from ages 1-6 years old (classes separated by age).
We will also consider people that don’t have experience but are willing to give it their all. When you start you will have help and on the job training teaching in your own class, with the full help of all the rest of the team.
Looking after young children is a very rewarding experience and there can be a lot of joy from watching them learn and grow. It is also a very physically demanding job that requires a lot of energy and a good natured temperament.

Someone with a drive and passion for teaching would be great as teaching is not for everyone. We are looking to create a great future for the kids and you will be a big part of that.
You will have freedom to teach the class what you want and able to create your own lesson. (We have basic A great experience and chance to grow as a person and enhance your teaching skills.


【Positions available】

-Milky Way International Nursery School (Shinden in Ichikawa-City, Chiba)

【Contract】
・Renewable one year (We are looking for someone to be able to commit to a full school year (Apr-Mar) with us. )
・A pay review every year
・We have a competitive starting salary (Basically first 3 months is the trial period, after that we might adjust your salary, depend on your performance during period).

-Example of the teachers salary(1)

1st year with our company / Native speaker of English / without any lisense of childcare or teaching English / No Experience in childcare
Basic salary + Other allowance = JPY 220,000 Monthly (JPY 2,640,000 Yearly)

-Example of the teachers salary(2)

2nd year with our company / Native speaker of English / Graduated University / Has TESOL / Experience in childcare
Basic salary + Other allowance + Bonus= JPY 250,000Monthly (JPY 3,000,000 Yearly) +Bonus

From 2nd Year( From the 3rd bonus time since you enter our company) , you will have a chance to get bonus which is dependent on company and your performance.

【Working Hours】
・Standard working days and hours - 9 hours a day with break, Monday to Friday, weekends off.
・Some school events will be held on a Saturday (up to 6 times a year, which is included in your basic working hours/Salary)
・10 days paid holiday per year for the first year (After being with us for 6months) with an extra 3 bonus days off in summer.

【Company benefits】
・Transportation allowance up to JPY 20,000 a month.
・Medical insurance, Unemployment insurance, Employee’s pension
・Bonuses will be paid twice a year, according to our business performance and your performance. (After being with us for a year)
・Visa sponsorship (only applicants living in Japan)
・A defined contribution pension plan is introduced to full time worker

【Others】
・Uniform (A School Shirt will be given for free every year)
・Someone who can drive our school bus is preferable.


For your application, please include…
・Your Resume with a recent picture of yourself (Color) and your Email address