JOB TITLE
English Language Teacher
LOCATION
Osaka Prefectural Suito Kokusai Junior and Senior High School, Osaka, Japan
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
-Teach classes
-Use teaching approaches that focus on active learning
-Develop materials for classes and share these with colleagues as part of the ongoing development of the program
-Use technology to promote learning
-Carry out assessment as per the assessment model developed by the school
-Support programs that increase students’ motivation to learn and use English
-Participate in school committees and/or homeroom teacher teams
-Contribute to progressive school-wide projects and events
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
-Demonstrate a strong commitment to effective teaching practice, including a blend of concept-based instruction, inquiry-based instruction, and active, student-centered learning
-Be willing and able to teach according to the standards of the Japanese curriculum, including topics that are not included in typical western curricula (if you don’t initially know about these, it is okay)
-Be open to having his/her classes observed by department colleagues, other specialists and visitors
-Be open to co-teaching when this supports learning needs (most typically for language-related needs)
-Be receptive to feedback and constructive criticism
-Have a track record of working cooperatively with colleagues to maintain a positive school climate for both staff and students
-Have a flexible mindset and be able to respond constructively to cultural differences
-Recognize the unique nature of the school and be able to support the post-secondary ambitions of its students
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applications that do not 100% meet these requirements will not be considered.
-Bachelor’s degree in English language teaching or related discipline
-Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Degree (or equivalent)
-Teaching license issued from home country for working in public schools
-At least 3 years full-time experience teaching in public or private secondary school
-Advanced English proficiency
-Mental and physical fitness to adequately and consistently perform position responsibilities
-No history with child protection issues
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
-Master’s degree or higher in a relevant discipline
-Experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP)
-Experience with 21st century teaching and learning practices
-Japanese language proficiency
SALARY & BENEFITS
Our school offers competitive salary and benefits, exceeding 400,000 JPY per month and an annual travel allowance. Details will be provided upon job offer.
REFERENCES
-We will not contact candidates' references until the final stages of recruitment, and we will let candidates know before we do so. We require contact information for the following three types of references:
1. Current, most senior supervisor (e.g., principal);
2. Current, most direct supervisor (e.g., department head);
3. Any other credible referee whom you deem able to give an accurate account of your workplace dispositions and performance.
SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Osaka Prefectural Suito Kokusai Junior & Senior High School is located in the Sakashima area of Osaka, Japan. The school opened April 2019. It is an Osaka prefectural public school that is operated by Osaka YMCA Educational Foundation, a not-for-profit organization. All staff at the school are employees of Osaka YMCA. Osaka YMCA is responsible for all matters of running the school. It is the first time in Japan’s education history to have a public school like this. Suito Kokusai is a Japanese-English bilingual school with an international education focus. The school will reach its maximum enrollment of 720 students in 2024. Approximately 70% of the teachers are local hires and 30% are foreign hires. It is intended that Suito Kokusai be a model school for other public schools throughout Osaka by offering progressive education.
OSAKA YMCA OVERVIEW
Osaka YMCA Educational Foundation strives to create and maintain great working environments for its teachers, including competitive pay and benefits packages. It is through the quality and collegiality of our professional teams that students’ lives are maximally impacted and staff derive satisfaction and joy from their work. Contracts are renewable upon mutual agreement. Osaka YMCA is an equal opportunity employer.
OSAKA, JAPAN OVERVIEW
Osaka is an exciting city located in the midwest of Japan’s main island, Honshu. Neighboring cities are historic Kyoto to the east and cosmopolitan Kobe to the west. Osaka prefecture has approximately 8.8 million people and Osaka city has about 2.7 million people. Nature is also close by and easily accessible. Public transportation is excellent. The city infrastructure and institutions are reliable, the laws of Japan are fair and reasonable, and people are friendly. Working in Japan is a unique cultural opportunity.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
Osaka YMCA collaborates with local and international agencies, such as law enforcement and child services, to identify offenders and support those who have been affected by misconduct.