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Seven Seas International School K.K

English teacher at a kindergarten

“International Kindergarten Teacher (Full Time w/ Benefits, Weekdays Only)”

English abroadMinato-ku · Japan

¥280,000 to ¥300,000 Japanese yen

Per month

About $1,770 to $1,900 US dollars

Before you apply

  • You must currently live in Tokyo with a valid work visa.
  • Fluent English, native or near-native.
  • At least 2 years of classroom teaching. Homeroom experience is preferred.
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About this job

A classroom teacher at a small international school in Hamamatsucho, for children aged 2 to 10.

Facilitate engaging lessons for children aged 2-10

Who can apply

Language
Fluent English, native or near-native. Fluent English (native or near-native)
Experience
At least 2 years of classroom teaching. Homeroom experience is preferred. Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience (homeroom preferred)
Details to confirm: Degree, Teaching certificate
Degree
Degree requirements are not specified.
Teaching certificate
Teaching-certificate requirements are not specified.

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out
A lower monthly salary during probation, then the regular monthly salary, with raises or bonuses possible after evaluation. Salary: ¥270,000/month (probation) → ¥280,000/month (potential for raises/bonuses after evaluation)
Bonuses
A transport allowance, up to a monthly cap. Transportation: Up to ¥20,000/month
Employment and pay terms
Social insurance and a pension after a three month probation. Social insurance & pension (Shakai-hoken) after a 3-month probation
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
Learning blocks of 30 to 50 minutes, in English, maths, science, social studies and creative arts. Guide 30-50 minute learning blocks in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Creative Arts
The day
About 4 weeks off across the year, including Golden Week and Obon. Approximately 4 weeks off per year
Details to confirm: Materials, Support
Materials
The posting does not say which teaching materials are provided.
Support
Staff support is not described.

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 cover letter, a resume and a professional photo.
Cover letter addressing: Why you are interested in working at this school and what you can bring to the environment ・Resume highlighting classroom experience ・Professional photo
The demo lesson
The interview includes classroom observations. Available for interview process including classroom observations
Details to confirm: Onboarding, Your first weeks, Peak hours, The first month, Tips
Onboarding
Initial training and preparation are not described.
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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  2. Apply on the employer’s own page. Your application goes to the employer.
  3. 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

¥280,000 ~ ¥300,000 / Month

Published pay terms ¥280,000 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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