Preschool Teacher

GG International School is currently looking for an experienced preschool/kindergarten teacher or afterschool teacher to start as soon as possible. We also have a bus attendant position available for those looking for extra hours. GG International School is a school located in the heart of Tokyo in the Meguro-Shinagawa and Shibuya area. We offer full-day preschool and kindergarten programs, as well as an afterschool program. The school’s curriculum is based on an art to science progression and offers teachers considerable control over their classrooms. All programs are designed to encourage an emerging sense of self, while nurturing intellectual growth, exploration, and socialization in a safe, supportive environment for children ages six months to 12 years. https://ggis.jp/en/ 【Conditions】 Contract Period: As soon as possible Contract Type: Fixed becoming non-fixed after 6 to 12 months Location: Either at the Yoyogi, Fudomae, Togoshi, Musashi-Koyama Campus Working Days: 5 days/week (days off Saturday/Sunday and other national holidays) *Due to school events, teachers may need to work a few Saturdays per year. Depends on the year and on the department. Regular Working Hours: Morning Bus Attendant 7:00 - 8:00 Kindergarten 8:00 - 17:00, 9:00 - 18:00 Afterschool: 10:00 - 19:00 Home Bus Attendant 18:00 - 19:00 Teaching Hours: 3-5 hours/day Salary or Monthly Compensation: 【Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher position】 or 【Afterschool Teacher position】 270,000-320,000 (Before tax) * Negotiable and will be decided based on the candidate’s education/experience * Annual Bonus/Raise available * Benefits: Health insurance, pension, employment insurance and paid leave available * Visa sponsorship available 【Example Salary】 EMPLOYEE A 290,000 (3rd year teacher as a homeroom teacher and bus attendant duty) 【Preschool/Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher position】 Requirements: ・2+ years of experience teaching young learners between 2 and 5 years old ・Native or fluent English speaker ・Team-teach all subjects using in-house art and science centered curriculum ・Prepare lessons and materials, maintain classroom ・Effective communication with parents and co-workers ・Work well independently and as a team ・Homeroom teacher experience such as parent communication, PTCs, event coordination is required for a homeroom teacher position Ideal: ・Friendly and family-oriented ・Creative lesson planning ・Strong inter-personal skills, compassionate, forgiving ・Classroom management experience ・Dedicated and willing to learn 【Afterschool Teacher position】 Requirements: ・2+ years of experience teaching young learners between 3 and 5 years old or 6 and 12 years old ・Native or fluent English speaker ・Teach language arts, arts & crafts, science and social studies ・Organize and host seasonal programs such as spring school, summer school, speech contest, etc. ・Effective communication with co-workers and parents ・Work well independently and as a team Ideal: ・Friendly and family-oriented ・Strong project management skills ・Creative lesson planning ・Dedicated and willing to learn ・Japanese speaking/writing ability ・Teaching license/certification 【Bus Attendant position】 Requirements: ・Reliable Attendance ・Willing to commit to duty for at least a year ・Conversational English speaker ・Pays attention to details ・Effective communication with students and co-workers ・Follows directions well ・Works well independently and in a team Ideal: ・Friendly and family-oriented ・Strong inter-personal skills, compassionate, forgiving ・Dedicated and energetic Note: Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact suitable applicants.