Job Description

• To teach the Japanese Language to Japanese and expatriate children as required.
• To assist in developing a Japanese curriculum.
• To assist in communication with current parents as required.
• Any other duties as required by the Principal.

Job Responsibilities

• To respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and by example, provide mutual respect and tolerance.
• To share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behaviour of all pupils and in particular, those within your designated class group.
• To undertake the teaching of a class in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and guidelines.
• To use a variety of appropriate teaching and caring methods to ensure high quality learning takes place.
• To provide planning documents identifying specific learning objectives, differentiated tasks, special needs, extension and assessment, to the Principal or other authorized officer.
• To maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, other colleagues and the school. Treat all information with confidentiality.
• To ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all.
• To encourage children to take pride in their own environment and show respect and concern for others, to the benefit of the school as a caring community.
• To be responsible for all aspects of classroom management, including the care of equipment, with resources well-labelled and accessible. Maintain a tidy, well organised room.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Diploma in Kindergarten Teaching/Early Childhood or Japanese Teacher Certificate or Kindergarten Teacher’s Class 2 License from a recognised institution in Japan, or its equivalent,
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in pre-school or childcare setting is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work well independently as well as within a team
• Commitment to working in an educational environment that offers academic rigour and excellence in teaching
• Sensitivity toward cultural diversity
• Ability to build community through positive interactions with parents
• Self-motivated with a high energy level