Japanese Teacher

Job Description

Job Role:

• 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
• Translation, design of promotional advertising materials in Japanese, if needed
• To assist in marketing and promotion of school to reach the Japanese community by:
• Parental liaison, phone enquiries
• Assist in the promotion of school by liaising with prospective parents
• Showing prospective parents around the school premises (when time permits)
• Explain to parents in connection with enrolment
• Answering email enquiries from Japanese parents
• To conduct music class as the Japanese timetable allows
• 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 eg. Care of equipment with resources well-labelled and accessible. Maintain a tidy, well organised room
• To create an interesting and lively classroom which promotes independent learning

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree from a recognised institution in Japan, or its equivalent
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in an educational 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 diversities
• Ability to build community through positive interactions with parents
• Self-motivated with a high energy level
• Demonstrates use of initiative while showing flexibility and adaptability
• Exhibit our Core Values: Collaboration, Life-Long Learner, Open-Mindedness, Respectfulness encompassed with Passion