JHS Math Teacher at Japanese Private School（到期)

AICJ Junior and Senior High School is a privately-funded IB World School accommodating approximately 800 students. In junior high school, we teach a tailor-made curriculum with a number of the courses in grades 7-9 taught in English in an immersion environment. Math, music, science, physical education, and English are taught by both foreign and Japanese teachers in junior high school. In high school, we operate a dual-pathway system whereby students select either the domestic course to prepare for entry into Japanese universities or the internationally recognized IB Diploma Programme. Typically, students who aspire to attend overseas universities select the IB Diploma course. The school is currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated teacher of math to teach in the junior high school. Some senior high math lessons on the IB Diploma may also be part of the teaching schedule depending on experience. Currently, 20 non-Japanese staff are employed at AICJ teaching across the junior and senior high school.

Start date and working conditions

Start date: January 2025 (negotiable)

Working conditions:

- Salary 350,000 yen a month
- Private school health insurance
- 22 days paid holiday a year
- All public holidays*
- 5 days additional holiday in Obon
- 5 days additional holiday over New Year
- Working hours are Monday to Friday 8am-5pm*

*Teachers may be asked to work during weekends or on public holidays; however, in such cases, an exchange holiday will be given.

Requirements & experience

- University degree in relevant subject area (math or a similar subject area)
- Experience of teaching students with English as a second language
- A valid teaching qualification (desired)
- Experience of working in a Japanese private school (desired)
- Experience in teaching math (desired)

Please note, this role is for a subject specialist, and as such candidates with qualifications in the relevant subject area(s) need only apply. In addition to the above, applicants must also display strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills and demonstrate a desire to improve their teaching practice.

Application process

Applicants should submit their CV/resume outlining their teaching experience, education, and work history along with a cover letter outlining their teaching philosophy, reasons for applying, and suitability for the position. Contact details of two referees from different organizations must also be provided.

Only successfully screened candidates will be contacted for an interview and may be asked to submit a lesson plan. During the interview process, candidates may be asked to deliver a demonstration lesson based on their lesson plan. If a candidate is asked to attend an interview, travel expenses will not be reimbursed by the school. Interviews may also be held online.

On offer of employment, candidates must provide their original university degree certificate and university transcript so that a teaching license from the local board of education can be obtained. The school will apply for the teaching licenses, however, candidates are expected to pay the full cost of licenses (approximately 3600 yen per license). Please note, that any offer of employment is dependent on teaching licenses being obtained.