English Language Specialist (IB PYP) (expired)

Sunnyside International School, an IB Primary Years Program (PYP) World School, is currently seeking full-time ENGLISH LANGUAGE SPECIALIST teachers, to start October 2018.

Successful applicants will work alongside Japanese Classroom Teachers and other foreign English Language Specialist teachers, to collaborate, plan and deliver transdisciplinary inquiry-based learning experiences in English, to children aged 3-6 years old.
This style of teaching and learning will require teachers who subscribe to constructivist pedagogical principles, and are able to adopt the role of a facilitator and an activator. Child-centered teaching and learning is central to the school program at Sunnyside International School.

Working at our school is a deeply rewarding experience, but one that requires a higher level of maturity, responsibility, work ethic, and commitment than many other of the English teaching jobs in Japan.
Teachers will also be required to independently teach after school English language classes to graduates of our kindergarten, so applicants with experience in teaching English to elementary and junior high school students will be very highly regarded.

Applicants should be available to visit the school for a full-day working interview, and be able to attend some training before commencing employment. Candidates who aren’t able to visit the school for a full-day interview may still apply, however preference will be given to those who can.

Applicants will have a teaching license/early-childhood diploma, experience working with young children and be able to demonstrate a high level of ability, creativity, and enthusiasm in this field.
Preferred applicants will hold an international or Japanese driver's license, or be able to acquire one. Visa sponsorship is available to those holding a valid bachelors degree.

Depending on availability, subsidised, furnished apartments and lease cars will be provided for new teachers. There are also bonuses available on top of the regular monthly salary, with annual increases based on performance. Approximately 7 weeks of paid vacation that correspond with the school vacation times (summer, winter, spring), and 5 days of personal leave are also provided.

Applicants must send a cover letter explaining why they are interested in this position, along with a resume, photo, and two references.

Only applicants who meet these requirements will be contacted.