Welcome to Three Lions International School in Kumamoto.
Currently, we are looking for bubbly and experienced teachers who are enthusiastic about education and feel they can bring something unique to our team and the daily lives of our children.
Our goal is to bring together a team of exceptional teachers who can provide a secure and nurturing environment for our children to learn English, the Seven Different Areas of Learning and Development, and build a strong community within and outside TLIS.
We value applicants who have a strong passion for teaching, have experience working with children from all walks of life, and are committed to ongoing professional development (改善).
We seek to provide:
- quality and consistency in all early years settings, so that every child makes good progress and no child gets left behind
- a secure foundation through learning and development opportunities which are planned around the needs and interests of each individual child and are assessed and reviewed regularly
- partnership working between teachers and with parents and/or carers
- equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice, ensuring that every child is included and supported.
Our 5 overarching principles:
The five guiding principles which we use to shape our practices when educating children in the early years program are:
- every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning and can be resilient, capable, confident and self-assured
- children learn to be strong and independent through the positive relationships built with their teachers and parents and/or carers
- children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between TLS teachers and parents and/or carers
- children develop and learn in different ways and at different speeds. At TLS we are always looking at the developments in the age-old discussion of “Nature vs. Nurture” and finding ways to support children with special educational and emotional needs.
- parents and/or carers need our support, expertise and knowledge in learning about different cultures, speaking in English, educating, playing and supporting their child or children’s development.
Minimum requirements:
- MUST be a native English speaker
- Bachelor’s Degree (Early Childhood Education preferred)
- Teaching certificate (PGCE preferred)
- Experience working in IB or a multi-cultural, multi-lingual setting
- Familiar with best practices and current teaching methodologies
- Commitment to stay in Japan for at least 3 years
- Conversational Japanese (preferred)
Position 1: Full-time
Title: Nursery / English Language Teacher
Salary: ¥230,000 – ¥290,000 / Month
Time: 9:00 – 18:00
Position 2: Part-time
Title: English Language Teacher
Salary: ¥1,300 – ¥2,500 / Hourly
Time: 16:00 – 21:00
Benefits:
- VISA sponsorship
- Paid holidays
- Flexible sick leave
- Insurance
- Japanese proficiency is not necessary
- Housing procurement assistance
- National Holidays & Weekends off
- Being part of a welcoming team willing to support you with everything
- Continuing Professional Development
- Rolling-renewable contract
What to send:
- CV
- Recent photo
- Cover Letter
Qualified applicants will be required to provide:
- Diploma(s), certificate(s), transcript(s)
- Reference letter(s)
How to contact TLIS:
E-mail: staff@threelions.jp
Desired Qualities for Prospective Candidates:
– Candidates must understand that the safety of the children is of the utmost importance. They should be able to create a safe environment for children, where they can learn and grow.
– They should be punctual and arrive on time for classes. They should be well-prepared for their tasks, and able to adapt to sudden changes.
– Candidates should have experience in sports or group activities and be able to work well within a team, even if there are language barriers. They should be able to communicate effectively with their colleagues, other staff members, and parents, and have good interpersonal skills.
– They should believe that education is an experience that should be fun, flexible, meaningful, and memorable. They should have a passion for teaching and be able to create a positive and engaging learning environment for the children.
– Candidates should enjoy reading and learning. They should be able to inspire children and instil in them a love for learning that will last a lifetime.
– They should be able to adapt to different work environments and be a responsible ambassador for their class, school, and country. They should be able to represent their school and country with pride and professionalism.
– Candidates should be interested in psychology, child psychology, language acquisition, philosophy, or other topics related to this field of work. They should be able to apply their knowledge and expertise to help children learn and grow.
– Prospective candidates should enjoy interacting with students of all ages and can keep a high professional standard. They should be able to communicate effectively with children of all ages and be able to create a safe and positive learning environment.
– Candidates should be able to motivate students to want to learn and as well as to teach them how to learn. They should be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each child and tailor their teaching methods accordingly.
– They should be willing to put in the time and effort required to achieve their goals. They should be committed to their profession and willing to go above and beyond to help children succeed.
– Candidates should understand that working with children is fun and challenging. They should know how to manage emotions and energy levels and be able to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively.
– Candidates should have or be in the process of acquiring a teaching degree or qualification, in Japan or their home country. They should have the necessary skills and knowledge to teach children and help them succeed in their academic and personal lives.
We look forward to hearing from you.