Requirements

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

Description

ake responsibility for English, mathematics, social studies, visual arts, personal and social education, and science, to support the PYP model of transdisciplinary teaching and learning at a primary level Preschool grade-5.

At this time we are looking for a teacher who can fill the role of an ELC or Primary teacher

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in the academic field related to the position applied

Teacher certification from a recognized institution

Native English speaker (or high level of fluency) – including in writing

At least 3 years' experience in the classroom at the school level (primary or secondary) relevant to the position applied for preferably in an IB, multicultural or international context

Experience in inquiry-based curriculum

Willingness to work for at least 3 years at EIS

RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparation, marking, report writing, and all other administration related to the teaching of the subject(s)

Participate in departmental meetings, planning, in-service training activities, and invigilation duties as required by the administrators

Work closely with the IB Coordinator and other colleagues to develop curriculum as needed

Be available to conference with students out of class

Promptly pass information to advisors and Coordinators when student's attendance, academic performance, or behavior is praiseworthy or giving cause for concern

To be available for work on campus in good time to complete all necessary preparations and meetings before the start of the term

To respect the confidential nature of discussions at staff meetings and other contexts in which sensitive information is likely to be communicated – particularly in terms of interaction with students

Support school life by chaperoning activities, clubs, field trips, camp, and being an advisor to a group of students

Fulfill other duties as required by the administrators

CURRICULUM

Create a curriculum with lessons, units, themes, and work that provides student growth and development

Work with the rest of the school team to create transdisciplinary (primary level) or interdisciplinary (secondary level) units and occupations that connect to a variety of subjects

Deliver meaningful lessons and guide experiences that develop student skills and engagement

Provide appropriate and timely feedback on student work

Organize day trips connected to the curriculum that get students out into the community

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Demonstrate the attributes of the IB learner profile

Tech-savvy and willing to try out new technologies to enhance student's learning

Strong organizational skills

Growth mindset and a life-long learner

Flexible, creative, and open to new ideas and change

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Dedicated to student learning

Team player with strong collaboration skills

Willing to work creatively with available materials/ resources

Able to create and teach transdisciplinary (primary level) or interdisciplinary (secondary level) lessons

Understand the developmental characteristics, differences in learning styles and intelligence and adapt lesson planning and teaching appropriately