Kids International

English teacher at a kindergarten

“Native English Teacher - Kids International”

English abroadTokyo · Japan

¥250,000 to ¥270,000 Japanese yen

Per month

About $1,580 to $1,710 US dollars

Before you apply

You must live in Japan and hold a valid working visa. Sponsorship is available for exceptional candidates.
Native-level English.
A TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate, or an equivalent teaching credential.
A four-year bachelor's degree or higher.

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About this job

Kids International is hiring English teachers for its classrooms in Tokyo.

At a glance

Setting: An international preschool and kindergarten, covering eight centres in greater Tokyo. Operating 8 vibrant locations across the Greater Tokyo area
Students: children aged 6 months to 12 years
Hours: A 9 hour shift a day, including a 1 hour lunch break, five days a week, including about four weekends a year.
Status: Shift-based, 5 days per week Hours: 9-hour shift per day (includes a 1-hour lunch break) Schedule: Includes working approximately 4 weekends (Saturday or Sunday) per year
Contract: Full-time. Full Time / Experienced (Non-Manager)
Contract length: A one-year renewable contract, typically April to March. 1-Year Renewable Contract (Typically April – March)
Visa: You must live in Japan and hold a valid working visa. Sponsorship is available for exceptional candidates.
Residency: Must currently reside in Japan. Visa: Must possess a valid working visa (Visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates).

Details to confirm: Class size, Start date, Housing

Class size: Class size is not specified.
Start date: No start date is listed.
Housing: The posting does not confirm whether housing is included.

Who can apply

Language: Native-level English. English: Native level
Degree: A four-year bachelor's degree or higher. 4-year Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Teaching certificate: A TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certificate, or an equivalent teaching credential. TEFL / TESOL / CELTA certificate or an equivalent teaching credential.

Details to confirm: Experience

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: Public transport is fully reimbursed. Public transportation fees are fully reimbursed.
Employment and pay terms: Full enrolment in social health insurance and the welfare pension. Full enrollment in Social Health Insurance and the Welfare Pension Plan (Shakai Hoken).

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

The classroom: Curriculum-based English lessons from 50 minutes to 5 hours. curriculum-based English lessons ranging from 50 minutes to 5 hours.
Support: You work with school managers and other teachers. school managers and fellow educators
The day: About half of the day is childcare, and you also teach the English lessons. which constitutes approximately 50% of your daily duties.

Details to confirm: Materials

Materials: The posting does not say which teaching materials are 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 cover letter. please submit your resume along with a cover letter.
Onboarding: Onboarding is provided, both at a desk and on the job. Comprehensive onboarding provided (both desk-based and on-the-job training).

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

The demo lesson: The posting does not say whether a demo lesson is required.
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.

How to apply

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Check the interview or demo requirements and ask when you can expect a response if the posting does not say.

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From the job posting

¥250,000 ~ ¥270,000 / Month

Published pay terms ¥250,000 to ¥270,000 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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