Job Description
Do you enjoy working with children? Are you looking for a meaningful position where you could put your language skills to use and make a difference?
We are recruiting Native English teachers for our bilingual kindergarten, Kids Duo International Hoshigaoka.
【Concept】
・State-of-the-art bilingual kindergarten preparing children to succeed in all academic areas later in life.
・English and Japanese instruction in order to facilitate natural, bilingual learning right from the start.
・Physical education program specifically designed to start children off on a lifetime of wellness.
☆Our Brand Message☆
“The time you spend at KDI will be a lifetime treasure”
【Teaching Method & Responsibilities】
• Teach English curriculum for classes of up to 30 students (ages 2 to 6).
• Classes cover a variety of English subjects such as Reading & Writing, Numbers & Shapes, Phonics, Songs & Chants, Arts & Crafts, and Show & Tell. By giving our students such a wide variety of programs, we are actively engaging them and enabling them to learn through different mediums.
• Accompany students to (and participate in) additional Japanese language programs, such as Music, Intellectual Training, and our expansive Physical Education program (“Ninja Class”).
• Model proper behavior and life skills, play with students, help with school events, field trips, seasonal events, etc.
【What makes us Special】
☆Freedom & Creativity: Teachers can use our framework of lessons, or use their creativity to develop their own personalized and unique approach to teaching.
☆Teamwork: Support and be supported, every step of the way.
☆Professional Growth: Our passion for education extends to our staff as well, with support in learning Japanese, continued training and workshops.
☆Responsibility: We trust our teachers to be involved and dedicated to promoting our business, taking ownership of their own successes.
☆Bring Out the Kid in You: We emphasize fun in the classroom!
【Hiring Process】
Initial phone/Skype Interview → Native Recruiters Interview (Skype) → (School Interview) → Job Offer
We are looking for new teachers who:
・Are Native English Speakers*
・Have at least a 2-year associate degree OR Valid Working Visa
・Are independent and creatively minded, ready to innovate and adapt in any circumstance
・Can be team-oriented, passionate, enthusiastic, and creative in your approach to teaching children
・Have a strong sense of professionalism, and are self-motivated
・Prior experience with children (teaching or otherwise) is preferred
*Our curriculum emphasizes pronunciation and phonics practice. While we of course welcome English speakers from a variety of countries with varying dialects and accents, we ask that you can effectively teach and express these concepts in a phonetically natural English environment. Only applicants that can meet the highest standards of fluency will be considered.
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