International Elementary School PYP Teacher

PYP Homeroom Teaching position at Sakura International School/Tokyo and Kansai International Academy/Kobe Sakura International School is an IB PYP Authorized elementary school in Tokyo. It is part of the Kansai Kokusai Gakuen group. Kansai International Academy has nine campuses in Kansai and six in Tokyo, with kindergartens and early learning centers. The Kobe campus is authorized for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB/PYP), Middle Years Programme (IB/MYP), and Diploma (IB DP) as well as a CIS (Council of International Schools) accredited school. Required Skills: ・Collaboration with Japanese partner and all other teachers and staff, ・Applying constructivist, inquiry approaches to all teaching and learning ・Differentiating learning for students as necessary ・Developing our curriculum and program further in collaboration with other teachers and staff ・Commitment and motivation toward continual professional development ・Open-mindedness to Japanese culture and customs in the workplace Qualification and Experience: ・Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education ・A teaching certificate from your home country (or another English-speaking country) ・Teaching experience in a cross-cultural environment (preferred) ・Teaching experience with students whose English is not their mother tongue (preferred) ・Teaching experience in an IB school with elementary-age students(preferred) Benefits and Training: In addition to the monthly salary, travel expenses are paid up to a maximum of 30,000 yen per month, and health insurance is provided. Relocation allowance for those eligible. Holidays are min 8 weeks per year. Additional monthly allowance for a current teaching certificate. IB training will be provided for all staff in addition to the company induction. An introductory IB workshop will be arranged for all new teachers (unless already attended elsewhere) followed by other official and unofficial IB-related workshops. There are also frequent opportunities to visit IB and non-IB schools for professional development. We are committed to students' safeguarding and well-being. We expect all employees and volunteers are expected to share the same commitment. By applying, you are confirming that you have never harmed or been accused of any wrongdoing involving children. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks. NOTE: Due to the large number of applications we get, we will only contact applicants deemed suitable for an interview. Ensure your cover letter is addressed specifically to Kansai International Academy/Sakura International School and includes why you would like to work at our school and how you think your skills and experience could add to our academic environment. This is not an entry-level job, and positions are extremely competitive. Having numerous years of ESL teaching experience or being multicultural will not be enough to warrant an interview. Please give some specific references to our educational environment, philosophies, and approaches based on the information from our website, and let us know how you would fit into our team.