EIFJ, Tokyo’s only English-French-Japanese International School (École Internationale Franco-Japonaise --- www.eifj.org ---), is seeking a Kindergarten / Elementary English IB Homeroom Teacher to preferably start between April 2026 and September 2026.
Founded in 2019 by parents to meet the needs of families in Japan as a complement to the existing educational offer, EIFJ, with a capacity of 150 students, now serves a diverse community of students from kindergarten through high school, including an international nursery. Aspiring to obtain accreditation from the French Ministry of National Education, our institution has been issued a Certificate of Compliance from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, enabling access to Government subsidies, and is also part of the global network of French international schools managed by the Mission Laïque Française, which includes 108 institutions in 32 countries, a network operating within the legal framework of agreements with AEFE, the French Ministry of Education, and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Embracing a proven educational model implemented in accredited French international schools, EIFJ delivers the curriculum of the French Ministry of National Education and is officially authorized as an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP). Our teaching and learning integrate the IB framework with French Ministry standards, providing a strong program of international education supported by rigorous and authentic assessment practices.
EIFJ remains open during holidays, ensuring continuous education in classrooms with a favorable teacher-student ratio that promotes high-quality learning. Our team of certified educators offers a range of programs designed to nurture active, compassionate, and lifelong learners, in a nurturing and dynamic learning environment that supports the growth and development of every student:
- Nursery Program (ages 18 months to 3): French, English, Japanese
- French bilingual stream +Japanese
- English stream +Japanese
- After-School Activities: For ages 3 to 18
- Holiday School
- Language Courses for Adults
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KINDERGARTEN / ELEMENTARY ENGLISH LANGUAGE HOMEROOM TEACHER
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
Licensed or certified English homeroom teachers preferred
Native or near-native level of English
Valid Japanese work visa required (visa sponsorship possible); priority given to candidates already residing in Japan
REQUIRED SKILLS
Proven experience teaching in kindergarten, elementary, and/or junior high school
Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, or strong motivation to obtain IB certification
Ability to design and implement structured lesson plans
Knowledge of French or Japanese is not required
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a bilingual or trilingual school environment
Flexibility and adaptability
Open-mindedness and a collaborative mindset
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The homeroom teacher is responsible for a kindergarten or elementary class, with a teaching load of approximately 24 to 26 hours per week, and fulfills statutory service obligations within the framework of the school's curriculum and the IB.
Duties include lesson planning, project development, classroom instruction, and active participation in the school’s educational program, in accordance with the school curriculum.
CONTRACT, COMPENSATION, AND BENEFITS
Part-time position (up to 29.5 hours per week) or full-time position with health insurance and pension (40 hours per week)
Academic year contract from April to March, or September to June/July
Salary, paid leave, and benefits are determined according to a salary scale based on experience, degrees, and certifications, and will be detailed during the interview process
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APPLICATION
- Please send your e-mail to direction @ eifj.org (Pedagogical Leadership Team) and recruiting @ eifj.org (HR Department)
- Documents in just one PDF file
- Specify "Application" and the job title in the subject line, and in your cover letter/resume, your visa status (type/expiration), current/future place of residence, and your availability to work; detail your interest in working in Japan, at EIFJ, and your career plans.
Documents to attach:
- Cover letter
- A curriculum vitae, with a recent photo (Resume)
- Copy of diplomas
- All 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.
2019年に保護者によって設立されたEIFJは、東京においてナーサリーから高校まで最大150名の生徒を受け入れています。東京都より適合証明書の交付を受けており、各種助成金の対象校となっています。また、ミッション・ラïque・フランセーズの世界的ネットワークにも加盟しています。EIFJはフランス国民教育省のカリキュラムを実施し、IB初等教育プログラム(PYP)の認定校です。年間を通して開校し、少人数制のもと、フランス語・英語・日本語によるナーサリー、バイリンガルおよび英語コース、アフタースクール、ホリデースクール、成人向け語学講座を提供しています。