Requirements

• English: Native level
• Japanese: Conversational
• Must currently reside in Japan
• Visa sponsorship available

Description

International Yamanote Kindergarten, Sapporo

Over the past 5 years the International Yamanote Kindergarten have been expanding our Immersion Program. We have gone from having 3 Native English speaking homeroom teachers to 9 this year. From April 2024, all 12 of our classes have become Immersion classes. We are currently hiring one more creative, active, fun and imaginative teacher to join our team. If you are positive, well mannered, a good team player, and have an open-minded personality then this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

*Must currently reside in Sapporo / willing to relocate.

*Must hold a valid working visa (renewal sponsorship available).

*English level: Native

*Japanese level: Conversational.

*Must have a University Degree.

*Able to commit to minimum 1 year, full-time contract.

*Must be team-oriented, flexible, and able to adapt to a highly active work environment.

*Must have at least 2 years of EFL experience (preferably teaching children 3 ~ 6 years old).

SCHOOL DETAILS:

Located near Sankaku Mountain and Teine Mountain, our school is an 11 minute subway ride from the centre of Sapporo city and less than an hours drive from 6 different ski resorts. We have a small garden area, swimming pool, jungle gym and the school is positioned across the road from a small park that we use throughout the year.

POSITION DETAILS:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm at our Yamanote school, with some events taking place on weekends throughout the school year.

The position consists of teaching a broad variety of subjects, such as reading, writing and phonics, songs, chants and dances as well as weekly grammar targets, arts & crafts and life skills. Class sizes are typically around 20 children and are 'team-taught' with a native-Japanese teacher. Daily duties include playing with and supporting your class with their daily activities, cleaning, providing fun English games/lessons and teaching graduate students once a week. Music, swimming, cooking, crafts, field trips, outdoor activities and festivals also make up a big part of the school year and the successful candidate will be asked to actively contribute ideas for new and existing events and activities.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

*A one year, full-time contract (renewable on completion).

*¥270,000 ~ ¥300,000 monthly salary.

*Enrolment in the Japanese National health insurance scheme.

*Enrolment in the Japanese pension scheme.

*Transportation fees (max ¥30,000 per month).

*National holidays and 10 days paid vacation after 6 months of employment (in line with Japanese Labor Law).

*Over 30 years' experience as an International Kindergarten, providing experienced support and advice to teachers.

*A unique, in-house curriculum that guides teachers whilst encouraging flexibility and personal creativity.

*Being part of a team of 10 overseas teachers, offering ongoing feedback and support on a daily basis.

START DATE:

The start date for the full-time position is ideally June 1st 2024 (depending on candidates availability).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

1 Please submit an up to date resume with a current photograph.

2 Candidates will be screened to ensure they meet the minimum requirements.

3 Successful candidates will be asked to provide a short self-introduction and demonstration lesson video (Details will be provided to those contacted).

4 Face-to-face / online interviews of chosen candidates.

5 The candidate chosen for the position will then be contacted and offered a role in our team.

*Note: While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.