Iwakuni Kawashimo Yochien ｜学校法人吉田学園岩国川下幼稚園

English teacher at a kindergarten

“International Kindergarten Teacher (IB Pyp) | Highly Supportive & English-Friendly (Housing, Relocation & Visa Support)”

English abroadIwakuni · Japan

¥250,000 to ¥300,000 Japanese yen

Per month

About $1,580 to $1,900 US dollars

Before you apply

For successful candidates already in Japan, the school provides the documents for a visa renewal or a change of status.
You live in Japan, and your English is native level.
A bachelor's degree or higher, in any field.
You file the application at immigration and pay the fees.

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About this job

An International Baccalaureate kindergarten teacher, on the primary years programme.

International Baccalaureate Kindergarten Teacher (IB PYP)

At a glance

Setting: A preschool and kindergarten for ages 3 to 6. Target Age: 3 to 6 years old ( Preschool / Kindergarten)
Students: Children aged 3 to 6. Target Age: 3 to 6 years old
Class size: Up to 20 students, with a Japanese co-teacher. Up to 20 students per class, always managed alongside a Japanese co-teacher.
Hours: Scheduled from 8:00 to 17:00. Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays are days off.
scheduled from 8:00 to 17:00. • Days Off: Saturdays, Sundays, and National Holidays.
Contract: Full-time. Full Time / Experienced (Non-Manager)
Housing: A housing allowance covers 30 percent of the rent, up to a monthly cap. Housing Allowance: Covers 30% of your rent
Visa: For successful candidates already in Japan, the school provides the documents for a visa renewal or a change of status. For successful candidates currently residing in Japan, we will provide the necessary documents and support for visa renewal or change of status.

Details to confirm: Contract length, Start date

Contract length: Contract length is not specified.
Start date: No start date is listed.

Who can apply

Language: You live in Japan, and your English is native level. Residing in Japan, English Native-level.
Degree: A bachelor's degree or higher, in any field. Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field.
Also asked for: You file the application at immigration and pay the fees. Applicants are responsible for handling the actual application process at Immigration and covering the associated fees.

Details to confirm: Teaching certificate, Experience

Teaching certificate: Teaching-certificate requirements are not specified.
Experience: Experience requirements are not specified.

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out: The published rate is per month. Check which preparation and other duties are paid.
Bonuses: An annual bonus equal to four months of base salary. Annual Bonus: Equivalent to 4 months of base salary
Employment and pay terms: Full social insurance, including health, pension, employment insurance and workers' compensation. including health insurance, pension, employment insurance, and workers' compensation.

Details to confirm: Payment schedule, Payment method, Cancellations and no-shows

Payment schedule: The payment schedule is not specified.
Payment method: The payment method is not specified.
Cancellations and no-shows: Cancellation and no-show payment terms are not specified.

The school

Support: You work as an equal partner with a Japanese co-teacher. Work closely with your Japanese co-teacher as an equal partner

Details to confirm: The classroom, Materials, The day

The classroom: The classroom is not described.
Materials: The posting does not say which teaching materials are provided.
The day: A typical timetable is not provided.

General teaching guidance

General advice, not the employer’s requirements. Check the posting for how this role works.

Get to know the learners, the curriculum and the school’s routines before planning the first lesson. Clear instructions, a manageable task and a way to check understanding are useful at any age. Find out who supports teaching and safeguarding, and how planning and marking fit into the timetable. Confirm housing, visa support and relocation arrangements separately; these are employer-specific.

Good to know before you apply

How applying works: Send a resume and a motivation letter. Please submit your resume and a motivation letter.
The demo lesson: The second interview is in person and includes a demo lesson. Second Interview & Demo Lesson (In-person)
Onboarding: IB training is provided. IB training will be provided.

Details to confirm: Your first weeks, Peak hours, The first month, Tips

Your first weeks: The first weeks in the role are not described.
Peak hours: Peak teaching hours are not specified.
The first month: The first month’s workload and support are not described.
Tips: No additional role-specific advice is published.

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From the job posting

¥250,000 ~ ¥300,000 / Month

Published pay terms ¥250,000 to ¥300,000 Japanese yen per month

Questions to ask the employer

Is housing provided or an allowance paid, and when do I first see the flat?
Which visa will the school sponsor, and how long does the process usually take?
How many teaching periods a week, and how much planning time in the timetable?
When is the first salary paid after I arrive, and is there a settling-in payment?
Is there a co-teacher or an assistant, and who do I go to for classroom help?

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