Kindergarten / Elementary English Homeroom Teacher - IB Coordinator
Japan, Tokyo
Education / Training / Coaching
EIFJ, Tokyo’s only English-French-Japanese International School (École Internationale Franco-Japonaise --- www.eifj.org ---), is seeking a Kindergarten / Elementary English Homeroom Teacher - IB Coordinator to preferably start between January and April 2025, or from September 2025.
Established in 2019, EIFJ serves a diverse community of students from kindergarten through middle school, including an international nursery, with a total capacity of 150 students. We are supported by AEFE (the Agency for French Education Abroad) towards accreditation, and have been issued a Certificate of Compliance from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, enabling Government subsidies. As a candidate for International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme* (PYP) accreditation, we align with the IB mission, working alongside schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.
The school team is made up of one-third French, one-third Japanese and one-third English teachers.
ACCEPTED APPLICATIONS
• Licensed or certified homeroom English language teachers
• IB Coordinators
• Retired teachers
• Native English
• Valid working visa (or with a possible sponsoring), priority given to applicants already in Japan
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Experience in teaching in kindergarten, elementary and/or junior high school
• For IB coordinators, experience in coordinating the IB framework
• Knowledge of the International Baccalaureate framework, the French Ministry curriculum, or interest in being trained
• Ability to design lesson plans
• Knowledge of French is not necessary
HUMAN QUALITIES REQUIRED
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a bilingual or trilingual school environment
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Open-mindedness and collaborative spirit
MISSION
• The teacher takes charge of a kindergarten or elementary class, for a total of 24 hours of teaching per week, and fulfills the statutory service obligations within the framework of the IB.
• Preparation of lessons, implementation of projects, etc., in compliance with current the school’s curriculum.
CONTRACT TYPE, COMPENSATION, AND BENEFITS
• Part-time (29,5 hours per week maximum), or full-time with pension (40 hours)
• September to June academic year
• Salary, paid leave, and benefits depend on a salary grid (based on experience, degrees and certificates), to be communicated during interviews
APPLICATION
• Applications to be sent by e-mail to recruiting@eifj.org, and direction@eifj.org
• Please combine application documents in just one PDF file
• Please specify “Application English teacher” in the subject line
• In your application, please specify your visa status and calendar
DOCUMENTS TO ATTACH
• Cover letter
• A curriculum vitae, with a recent photo
• Copy of diplomas
• Relevant certificates and letters of recommendation, if any
Interviews will be conducted virtually or in-person at school. While all applications submitted via email are duly received, individual acknowledgements will not be sent. Priority consideration will be afforded to candidates currently residing in Japan with valid working visas.
- Country / Region
- Japan
- Prefecture (State)
- Tokyo
- Location (Address)
- 1-40-13 Nishigaoka, Kita-ku, Tokyo 115-0056
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Established in 2019, EIFJ serves a diverse community of students from kindergarten through middle school, including an international nursery, with a total capacity of 150 students. We are supported by AEFE towards accreditation, and have been issued a Certificate of Compliance from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, enabling Government subsidies. As a candidate for International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme* (PYP) accreditation, we align with the IB mission, working alongside schools, governments, and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.
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