Sunnyside Pre-school Teacher (expired)

[COMPANY]
J Institute is an established institute dedicated to improving the way students learn since 2012. Our goal is to use high quality English training as a means to widen the perspectives of our students. We have schools in and around the Tokyo area as well as in Yamagata. J Institute’s work environment is not confined by the traditional Japanese corporate culture. It is committed to transparency and the contentment of its employees.

[SCHOOL]
Sunnyside International Kindergarten is the preschool/kindergarten division of J Institute located in Jiyugaoka. We offer preschool and kindergarten classes to children aged two to six years old.

Sunnyside's philosophy is to provide a high quality early education in English to both native and non-native students.

The core principles of the school are based upon several globally-respected approaches to early education, including the Reggio Emilia approach and the Montessori Method.
We advocate literacy and strive to foster a love of reading from an early age through our comprehensive literacy program.

We also teach an array of different subjects such as science, math, art, and PE. We have field trips and cooking classes approximately once a month. Our annual events are Sports Day, Christmas Show, and Graduation.

Positions:
We are currently looking for a full-time classroom teacher for our K3 class. The K3 students are around four to six years old.

If you are energetic, patient, confident, willing to grow, and love kids, then this is the job for you.

Responsibilities:
Classroom Teacher
Creating lesson plans and supplemental content
Supporting in seasonal school sessions
Managing a classroom; including budget, decorations, maintenance, and materials
Writing daily reports for parents about students
Caring for and interacting with young children (ages 2-6)
Assisting other staff as required
Supporting the school when needed
Substituting and tutoring when needed

Requirements:
English Level: Native Speaker
Pre-school Experience: 2 years or more
Attitude: Friendly, positive, energetic, and patient

Only applicants with the requirements will be considered.

Having more of the following considerations will improve your application, but are not necessary.

Special Considerations for:
-College degree in education or related fields
-Valid overseas teaching license or certification in early education or child-care
-Knowledge of Reggio Emilia approach or the Montessori Method
-A specific cover letter for Sunnyside
-Conversational Japanese
-Those who have skills that can be taught in our after-school programs (Music, Dance, etc.)

Working Conditions:
Working hours (full-time): Monday through Friday 8 working hours and 60 minute break, between 8am-6pm.
Salary: negotiable (based on experience and qualifications)
- Weekends: off except for a couple over the year for events
- 10 paid leave days, each subsequent year earning additional days.
- A few Saturday events throughout the year

Additionally, Sunnyside offers:
- fair treatment
- a positive work environment
- transportation coverage
- social insurance (Health Insurance, Pension etc.)

Probation:
All employees must complete an initial three-month probationary period, during which time necessary job training will be provided. After successful completion of the probationary period, successful candidates will be offered a full-time contract with compensation between the rate of 250,000-350,000 yen per month (negotiable based on qualifications and previous job experience).