仕事内容:
Purpose of the Role
Design and deliver high‑quality Japanese language learning for Early Years (ECE2–K) through Grade 5, supporting both native/near‑native development (Kokugo) and additional‑language acquisition (JSL). Create a warm, inclusive environment where children develop language proficiency, cultural understanding, and the IB Learner Profile through inquiry‑rich experiences connected to class units and the local Tsukuba context.
Key Responsibilities1) Curriculum
- Uphold school language philosophy, policies, and agreements; contribute to continuous curriculum review and mapping across ECE–G5.
- Plan coherent, developmentally appropriate, concept‑based units that integrate Approaches to Learning (ATL), Learner Profile attributes, and transdisciplinary connections with homeroom units.
- For Early Years: design play‑based language provocations and continuous provision (songs, stories, role play, mark‑making, fine/gross motor language centers).
- For Primary: plan balanced literacy (listening/speaking, reading, writing) with explicit instruction in kana/kanji, vocabulary, grammar, discourse, and genre features.
- Differentiate pathways and materials to meet a range of proficiency levels, supporting both Kokugo and JSL learners, through scaffolds, extensions, and flexible grouping.
- Select culturally rich texts and authentic tasks that promote intercultural awareness and responsible citizenship.
2) Teaching & Learning
- Use inquiry and explicit teaching to develop communicative competence, accuracy, and fluency; build student voice, choice, and agency.
- Implement evidence‑based strategies: language routines, modeling/think‑alouds, guided practice, dialogic talk, shared/interactive reading and writing, and structured oracy tasks.
- Integrate language across the curriculum: collaborate with homeroom teachers to reinforce disciplinary vocabulary and language functions needed for units of inquiry.
- Embed multimodal learning (drama, art, music, movement, digital media) and purposeful centers; leverage the environment and bilingual resources to support access.
- Build social‑emotional skills and positive behavior through clear expectations, restorative conversations, and inclusive classroom culture.
3) Assessment
- Use ongoing observation, conferencing, and work samples to track progress in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; maintain clear evidence of growth.
- Employ varied assessment tools (placement/diagnostic checks, formative tasks, performance assessments, rubrics/criteria) to inform next steps and grouping.
- Set age‑appropriate, individualized goals; support self‑ and peer‑assessment and structured reflection.
- Prepare accurate, personalized reports; curate portfolios (e.g., Toddle/Seesaw) that document progress over time and across learning contexts.
4) Professional Responsibilities & Collaboration
- Uphold high standards of professionalism, punctuality, confidentiality, and safeguarding.
- Collaborate in planning with homeroom and single‑subject teams on scope/sequence, language objectives, common assessments, and moderation.
- Coordinate with EAL/JSL support, Student Support, and Counselling to implement targeted strategies; maintain pass‑along documentation for smooth transitions year‑to‑year.
- Guide and mentor assistants (where assigned) to facilitate centers, collect observations, and extend language learning.
- Engage in ongoing CPD aligned to language pedagogy and school priorities; respond positively to feedback and contribute to professional learning communities.
- Follow procedures for educational visits, supervision, inventory, and resource care; meet documentation deadlines (planners, assessment records, samples).
5) Community & Communication
- Build warm, proactive partnerships with families; communicate regularly about learning, wellbeing, and home language routines that support progress.
- Offer practical home‑learning ideas (reading routines, songs, vocabulary games) that respect diverse family contexts and languages.
- Represent OWIS Tsukuba positively at community events; celebrate student work through class communications and exhibitions.
6) Safeguarding & Wellbeing
- Demonstrate a strong duty of care; follow child‑protection and safeguarding procedures at all times.
- Maintain safe routines and high standards of supervision indoors and outdoors; ensure a tidy, accessible, and inclusive learning environment.
- Promote healthy habits and emergency readiness consistent with school policies.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Education/Japanese Language & Literature (or related field) and recognized teaching certification.
- Minimum 2 years of successful teaching experience in Early Years and/or Primary Japanese language programs.
- Strong knowledge of child development, language acquisition, and balanced literacy for Japanese (including kana/kanji progression and genre writing).
- Demonstrated ability to differentiate for varied proficiency levels (Kokugo and JSL) and to collaborate effectively with homeroom and support teams.
- Excellent communication, organization, and ICT skills; commitment to inclusion and multilingual learners.
Desirable
- Experience in international schools and/or IB PYP contexts.
- Experience with digital portfolios (e.g., Toddle/Seesaw) and documentation of learning.
- Experience supporting students with additional needs and implementing intervention/extension strategies.
- Additional language ability.
Personal Attributes
- Warm, patient, culturally responsive, and relationship‑driven.
- Reflective, growth‑minded, creative, and solutions‑oriented; models professionalism and integrity.
- Thrives in a collaborative, inquiry‑rich environment and contributes positively to the wider school community.
Note: This role description reflects core expectations for OWIS Tsukuba Japanese teachers (ECE2–G5) who may work across courses that serve native/near‑native and additional‑language learners. Specific class assignments and priorities may be set annually in alignment with school needs.
アピールポイント:
Paid Summer holidays
Paid winter Hoildays
All Goverment holiday
Great work life balance
求める人材:
Currently living In Japan, preferably Japanese Native
勤務時間・曜日:
Monday -Friday( 8.30 -5. 00PM Including 30 min break)
Satruday Sunday holiday
休暇・休日:
Paid Summer holidays
Paid winter Hoildays
All Goverment holiday
Saturday Sunday Holiday
勤務地:
1400 Kunimatsu, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 300-4354
アクセス:
Tsukuba
給与:
No Overtime
待遇・福利厚生:
Travelling expenses is paid.
その他:
August 17 2026
Job Type: Contract
Pay: 240,000円 - 280,000円 per month
Average number of scheduled working hours (monthly): 146 hour(s)
