仕事内容:
We are seeking a Full-Time Lead Nursery Teacher to join our English-language nursery program at Sunshine Kids Academy in Tokyo.
This role is focused on caring for and nurturing infants and toddlers (ages 0–2) in a safe, loving, and stimulating environment. You will lead daily routines, plan age-appropriate activities, and guide a small team of nursery assistants, while building strong, trusting relationships with children and their parents.
We welcome candidates with qualifications or experience in Early Childhood Education, infant/toddler care, or a strong background working with very young children. The goal is to create a warm, safe, and engaging environment where children feel secure, loved, and supported as they grow.
[Main job duties]
- Lead daily care routines for infants and toddlers (feeding, diapering, napping)
- Plan and lead age-appropriate developmental activities and play
- Supervise and guide nursery assistants in daily classroom operations
- Maintain accurate records (attendance, nap logs, bottle logs, developmental observations)
- Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress and daily needs
- Ensure all health, safety, and hygiene protocols are followed at all times
- Build a nurturing, calm, and stimulating environment where children thrive
アピールポイント:
Be part of a growing international school group expanding into elementary education
- Be part of a growing international school group expanding into elementary education
- Be a nurturing presence for infants and toddlers in their earliest, most formative years
- Creative freedom to design warm, hands-on care routines and activities
- Campuses in Tokyo (Chuo) and Chiba (Shin-Urayasu)
- Immediate hire with visa sponsorship
- Opportunities for career progression within the school
求める人材:
《Required conditions》
- Fluent in English (teaching language)
《Welcome qualifications/skills》
- Degree or certification in Early Childhood Education or related field
- NInkagai experience
- Experience working in a nursery, daycare, or infant/toddler classroom
- Experience leading or supervising other staff
- Experience in international schools
《People like this are welcome》
- Passionate about caring for and nurturing very young children
- Calm, attentive, and comfortable in a multicultural environment
- Flexible and enthusiastic about trying new approaches to infant/toddler care
- Experience caring for or teaching infants and toddlers (0–2 years)
- Patient, warm, and reliable personality
- Team-oriented and safety-conscious
勤務時間・曜日:
- Fixed 5days per week (weekdays only).
- Working hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (including a break).
- No work on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Overtime is not required.
休暇・休日:
- Saturdays and Sundays off (no weekend work)
- All national holidays off
- Paid annual leave provided according to Japanese labor law
勤務地:
- No remote work – this is a fully in-person position
- Smoking is not permitted on the premises
アクセス:
We are hiring for two of our schools at different locations:
Tokyo Campus
Address: 〒104-0043, 3-5-10 Minato, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, VORT Shintomicho 4F. The office is conveniently located near Hatchōbori Station, approximately 800 meters (an 11-minute walk), and Tokyo Station, approximately 2.3 km away (a 34-minute walk).
Shin-Urayasu Campus
Address: 5-7-8 Akemi, Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, 279-0014, Park City Tokyo Bay Shin-Urayasu Sol, Doctor's Bay Building C.
The campus is accessible from Hatchōbori Station via the Keiyō Line (17 minutes, 6 stops). From Shin-Urayasu Station, take Bus #3 towards Sogokoen, get off at Akemigochome, and walk 5 minutes (400m) to the campus.
給与:
- Monthly salary: ¥200,000 – ¥240,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Certificate allowance (e.g. Hoikushi, 保育士)
- Transportation allowance provided
- Performance-based pay system
- Position allowance (based on payroll and role)
待遇・福利厚生:
- Work visa permit sponsorship provided
- Social insurance and pension plan enrollment
- Annual paid leave + weekends + national holidays off
- Low cost childcare or schooling for working parents
- Certificate allowance for professional growth
その他:
- Immediate start preferred, but start date negotiable
- Training week July 13-17 if possible
- We welcome applications from those passionate about babies and education
Job Type: Contract
Pay: 200,000円 - 240,000円 per month
Average number of scheduled working hours (monthly): 170 hour(s)
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