Careers

Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher

English Express International School believes in Teaching Children to Love Learning. If you love children, have boundless energy, are professional and diligent, and hope to make a meaningful impact on the lives of a group of children, then English Express may have a position for you.

English Express International School is looking for a full time native English teacher to teach preschool/ kindergarten, after school classes and summer/spring camps. We are a small, but successful and expanding school, with a relaxed yet professional atmosphere. If you are a joyful, imaginative, open minded and hard-working teacher who genuinely loves children, this position may be for you.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

 A native speaker from Canada, USA or another English Speaking country. Provides a resume, cover letter, and photo with their application. Experienced, with several years in a classroom with preschool to early grade school aged students. A university degree with specialization in Education. Youthful energy and a desire to guide, lead and inspire your students. An interest in a long-term position with room for growth.

LOCATION:
Three locations in the Yokohama area: Center Kita, Utsukushigaoka and Kajigaya

START DATE:
The position will be available in August or September. There is a possibility of earlier or later starts.

WE OFFER:
– One of the highest salaries in the industry
– excellent, ongoing training and professional development
– a unique, in-house curriculum that guides teachers while allowing creativity
– A huge performance-based annual bonus
– fully reimbursed transportation
– 4-6 weeks of paid holidays
– Opportunities for promotion
– A performance based annual bonus
– yearly performance-based wage increases
– a 'homeroom' and single teaching location
– a bright, healthy and joyful working environment
– company sponsored accommodation available

POSITION DETAILS:
Curriculum: English Express has an extensive, international-based, immersion curriculum which includes phonics, reading, mathematics, science, physical education, music, role-playing, story-telling, values lessons, weekly cooking and craft activities, and more. Field trips, outdoor activities, sports days, plays and pageants also make up a big part of the school year. The curriculum is constantly under development and teachers will be expected to actively contribute.

Working Hours: The position will start in September or October. Hours for a typical day run from 9 o'clock AM until 6 o'clock PM. Actual teaching time is 6-7 hours in a day for full time, with an hour for class preparation and an hour of break-time.

Holidays: All national holidays and weekends. Spring, Summer and Winter breaks exceeding 3 weeks, and 10-20 days sick/holiday leave.

Training: 1-3 weeks of observation and training prior to beginning full-time teaching. Continuing development and training throughout the term of employment.

Contract: 1 year renewable contract preferred.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Resumes will be screened and candidates who meet the minimum requirements may be contacted. Face to face interviews will be held at one of our 3 locations. Candidates who make the first round will be invited back for a 'hands on' interview, consisting of some in-class time, shadowing another teacher. Second round candidates will then be notified, whether successful or not, of our final decision.

Contact:jesse@english-express.jp

お問合せ

梶ヶ谷校
TEL044-872-8890
センター北校
TEL045-914-8301
美しが丘校
TEL045-479-6545
梶ヶ谷校
TEL044-872-8890
センター北校
TEL045-914-8301
美しが丘校
TEL045-479-6545

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入園について
English Express Kids & Family Only