Kindergarten English Teacher
Kanagawa
Contract employee
Job Description
As an i Kids Star teacher, your primary role is to provide childcare within a bilingual kindergarten setting.
You will work alongside a Japanese homeroom teacher and, depending on the grade, additional staff to support up to 32 children aged two to six. Our schools emphasize both Japanese and English language and culture, with a curriculum built on three pillars: English, Japanese, and Physical Education.
Your responsibilities include teaching life skills and academic subjects in English (reading, writing, math, and language development), leading creative activities, indoor/outdoor play, and songs, as well as supporting Japanese language and physical education classes. You are expected to ensure students achieve their English learning goals in a safe, engaging environment where they can thrive.
【Primary responsibilities】
■Teach classes conducted in English in alignment with the curriculum.
■Assist with lessons and activities conducted in Japanese.
■Actively interact with students throughout the day.
■Collaborate effectively with both Japanese and English-speaking staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
■Model and promote friendly, enthusiastic, and professional behavior to create a positive learning environment.
■Teach and reinforce proper manners and basic life skills.
■Plan and prepare materials for classes using the provided curriculum and lesson plans.
■Support students with toilet training.
■Participate in physical education classes and outdoor play.
■Prepare for and participate in school events, such as field trips, open school days, sports days, and seasonal Japanese and western events.
■Provide feedback for parents, including writing individual student weekly comments and preparing report cards twice per year.
■Perform daily cleaning of the classroom and school as part of shared staff responsibilities.
■Support the smooth operation of extended childcare in the mornings or evenings and/or extracurricular programs as part of shared staff responsibilities on a weekly basis (paid overtime).
Conditions
- Position
- i Kids Star Teacher
- Employment Status
- Contract employee
- Category
- Bilingual kindergarten
- Base Salary
- 250,000yen/month (before deduction)
- School Name
- i Kids Star locations in Kanagawa
- Corporate Name
- YARUKI Switch Group (Directly Managed Locations)
- Benefits
- ■Work-related commuting costs fully reimbursed
■Ten paid days of leave after six months of employment, in addition to national holidays
■Social Security & Health Insurance
■Thorough paid Initial training
■Contract renewal bonus
■Paid overtime
■Salary increase opportunities based on performance of company and individual
■Visa sponsorship and renewal support
- Working Days and Hours
- ■Monday to Friday
■Eight hours of work with a one-hour break (a total commitment of nine hours). A typical shift is from 8:30 to 17:30
■Several event days take place throughout the year and may occur on weekends or national holidays
■Paid overtime may be required, depending on school needs or special events
- Days off and Company Holidays
- ■Company holidays typically align with the three major Japanese holiday periods:
・Golden Week
・Obon Week
・End of Year/New Year
- Non-Smoking Environment
- Smoking is prohibited in the surrounding school area.
Regarding Job Application
- How to Apply
■Please submit your application using our online form.
We accept only one application per candidate within a six-month period. If you are interested in multiple positions or would like to be considered for all open roles, please indicate this in your application. We will take your preferences into account during the review process.
Submitting multiple applications will not increase your chances and may delay processing.
■We recommend applying within three months of your preferred start date. Our hiring process runs year-round, with new teachers joining every month.
- Hiring Process
STEP 1：Apply Online
STEP 2：Application Screening
STEP 3：1st Interview (via Online)
STEP 4：2nd Interview (Online or In-Person)
STEP 5：Job Offer!
STEP 6：Visa Acquisition/On-Boarding
STEP 7：Attend Initial training/School Assignment
You can join us within a month of applying!■Application Period: It can take as little as two weeks from application to job offer (depending on visa status and availability)
- Screening,Interview,Offer of Position,Entry / Visa Support,Training/ Placement
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