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A required qualification standard is relatively higher than private English conversation schools’. It is obvious that you need to have a qualification or degree in child nursing and child education. In contrast to private English conversation schools, teachers of international schools teach not mainly English but educate a wide range of subjects and ethics on compulsory education policy. So to speak, the required standard of teacher’s ability is equivalent to or more than Japanese public school and ALT.
Especially, the international schools in Tokyo tend to be located around the high-class residential area. Which means the demand level of wealthy parents towards child education, living around the area is extremely high. For that reason, depending on the school, a master degree is one of the necessary conditions that applicants need to satisfy.
It is not really easy for even ex-ALT teacher to get a position of International schools in the Metropolitan area. Working in an international school in Tokyo is quite a challenging career to build up.
At least, if you choose this career just because you want to work in Japan, you mail fail with high probability. You might have to have a firm belief to child education in Jaapn.
- 3 to 5 year teaching experience in school as a full-time teacher
- Master or bachelor degree in the field of child education
- International teacher’s license or your country’s teacher’s license
These are a minimum requirements to applicants of international schools. Your teaching ability will be tested comprehensively in terms of adaptability, attitude and behavior towards children and your professional field of teaching subject. What international schools require to applicants is professionalism towards child education. Circumspect preparation is needed to start this career.
Contents
- 1 The recruitment conditions of 10 International schools in Tokyo
- 1.1 British school in Tokyo
- 1.2 Laurus International School
- 1.3 International school of the sacred heart
- 1.4 Canadian International School Tokyo
- 1.5 New International School
- 1.6 Seisen International School
- 1.7 St. Mary’s International School
- 1.8 Aoba International School
- 1.9 Nishimachi international school
- 1.10 Yotsuya international school
The recruitment conditions of 10 International schools in Tokyo
British school in Tokyo
British school in Tokyo was founded in 1989 and late Margaret Thatcher opened for kids of British parents working in Tokyo. Its curriculum is based on the British education program.
It recruits the school management position and assistant teacher position. Both positions require applicants to have a university degree or valid visa status that allow you to work in Japan. Applicants can apply for these positions from overseas.
For Classroom Teacher positions we accept applications from candidates in Japan, the UK and overseas.
For Teaching Assistant and Business Group roles we are only able to consider applications from candidates who are in Japan and have a university degree (or have valid permission to work in Japan).
British school recruitment conditions
Laurus International School
“Laurus International School” is an international school having 7 locations in Tokyo. It has a preschool section and elementary school section. It provides a unique education program of programming and biology supervised by an expert team and basic elementary education based on international education standard.
Enjoyable activities for kids are also provided on a day-by-day rotating basis.
Applicants should have teaching experience for a few years and university degree/
- BA. BS
- A few years of teaching experience, preferably in teaching at an international school
- Interest in science and programming
International school of the sacred heart
“International school of the sacred heard” is long-established traditional international school founded in 1910. Students are from over 50 countries. It provides a comprehensive education program such as social activity, sports, art and student council that educates leadership. This school places importance on learning from activity and real experience rather than a classroom lecture.
The recruitment standard is quite high-level. High educational background, various knowledge about child education and good teaching experience are included in conditions that you satisfy at least.
- Support the school’s philosophy and goals
- Three to five years of full-time teaching experience, preferably in a multi-cultural international school setting
- Valid teaching credentials in the subject area for which you are applying
- Preferred Master’s degree
- Good technology skills
- Experience with AP or other external exams (IB, A Level) (preferred)
International school of the sacred heart recruitment conditions
Canadian International School Tokyo
Canadian International school Tokyo located in Shinagawa is an international school providing preschool and elementary school education based on Canadian education standard.
It was founded in 1999 and approved by the department of education of Prince Edward Island and also the Mistry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
Applicants are required to have a Canadian teacher background and license.
Teachers for grades K5-12 are required to apply for Canadian teacher certification license within the first two months of employment. Thus, all K5-12 teachers must have completed certified teacher postsecondary training, including a “practicum”, and thus be eligible for certification in Canada.
Canadian International School Tokyo recruitment conditions
New International School
New International School of Japan is a dual language school in English and Japanese, having a multi-lingual education program. It has a uniquely multi-age class and team teaching style. It also takes Japanese education tradition. Qualifying age of students here is from 3 to 15 years old.
It mainly recruited a subject teacher rather than a homeroom teacher. You have to have teaching skill to a specific subject.
- Teaching Qualification – science
- Post Graduate Qualifications/
multiple subjects- Multiage class, bilingual, team-teaching setting and/ or teaching more than one subject
- Experience delivering the Curriculum for Excellence senior phase
Seisen International School
“Seisen international school” is based on Montessori education known as international standard of education policy. Students are from over 60 countries and entire classes are conducted in English.
- Responsibilities to teach IB Diploma Chemistry, IGCSE Science and MYP Science.
- Must have an internationally recognized teaching certificate.
- Send cover letter and resume to Head of School by March 29th, 2019
St. Mary’s International School
St. Mary’s International School is a Catholic boys’ school founded in 1954 in Setagaya, Tokyo by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, which offers K-12 American/international curriculum preparing students for college and university entrance. Students are from over 60 countries. It handles education from preschool to high school.
No description of recruitment conditions.
Aoba International School
Aoba international school has strength in the bilingual education program, Japanese and English. English communication ability is not required conditions of student’s admission. So many Japanese parents are attracted by the bilingual education program and let children educate here.
The range of teacher’s activity is very wide. Homeroom teacher, assistant teacher, subject teacher are the positions you can apply for.
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- Native or Highly Proficient English fluency
- Educational experience with a background in working with children who have learning difficulties is highly valued
Nishimachi international school
“Nishimachi international school” is long-established international school founded in 1949. Students are from over 50 countries. So many students go to high schools in the US or other domestic international schools in Japan.
All applicants for teaching positions need to have a teaching degree from a four-year institution, such as a Bachelor of Education. A minimum of three 3 years teaching experience is also a prerequisite.
Yotsuya international school
“Yotsuya international school affiliates with global scale international educational federated association “ Association of Christian Schools International”. After completion of the entire 12-year course, a student can get graduation eligibility of both Japanese and US high school. An inter-school transfer is available at any timing through 4 seasons.
No description of recruitment conditions.