仕事内容:
We are seeking a Full-Time Preschool Teacher to join our international English-language preschool program at Sunshine Kids Academy in Tokyo.
This role is ideal for an experienced early childhood educator who can create an engaging, structured, and nurturing learning environment while supporting the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of young learners.
Our preschool program follows an international approach to early years education, incorporating the Cambridge Early Years framework alongside play-based, inquiry-based, and hands-on learning. Teachers are expected to plan purposeful lessons and learning experiences, observe and assess children's progress, and adapt teaching to support individual learning needs.
We welcome candidates with qualifications or experience in Early Childhood Education, Preschool Education, International Education, or a strong background teaching young children in an English-language learning environment.
[Main Job Duties]
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the school's curriculum and Cambridge Early Years learning objectives
- Create developmentally appropriate learning experiences across literacy, mathematics, creative expression, understanding the world, physical development, and personal and social development
- Develop weekly and term-based lesson plans and prepare appropriate classroom resources
- Use play-based, inquiry-based, and hands-on approaches to encourage curiosity, communication, independence, and critical thinking
- Observe, assess, and document each child's learning and developmental progress
- Use assessment and classroom observations to identify individual learning needs and plan appropriate next steps
- Maintain a well-organized, stimulating, and academically purposeful classroom environment
- Support children's English-language development through daily conversation, stories, phonics, songs, and structured learning activities
- Communicate professionally with parents regarding children's learning, development, and classroom experiences
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, other teachers, and academic leadership
- Participate in school events, parent-teacher conferences, staff meetings, professional development, and curriculum planning
- Maintain high standards of child safeguarding, health, safety, hygiene, and professional conduct
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): 160 hour(s)
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