Teaching Assistant_Elementary/MS

The Tokyo YMCA International School is a leading educational institution located in Japan, offering a diverse and inclusive learning environment for students from various cultural backgrounds. We are currently seeking a full-time Elementary/MS (TA) Teaching Assistant to join our team on an immediate hire basis.

SALARY: ¥2,880,000– ¥3,720,000 /year

Transportation: Allowance provided
Insurance Coverage: Employment, Health, Long-Term Care, Pension, and Workmen’s Accident Insurance
Additional Work Opportunities: Available during seasonal program periods
Annual Class Weeks: Approx. 180 days a year
Professional Development: Ongoing training and team support provided
Rotating Positions: Teaching positions may rotate yearly based on team and school needs


Position: Teacher's Assistant for Elementary/MS
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Curriculum: United States of America
Education Stage: Early Years
Subject Area: Elementary/Middle School

Candidate Requirements
***Native-level English proficiency
***Current residency in Japan with a valid working visa
***A degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary, MS, or a related field (preferred)
***Relevant experience working in a kindergarten, preschool, or nursery school
***Passion for early childhood education and a team-oriented attitude


Introduction:
As an integral part of our school community, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality education to young learners. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to kickstart their teaching career in a dynamic international setting.

Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum qualification of Diploma in Education or related field
- No previous experience is required; fresh graduates are welcome to apply
- Familiarity with the United States curriculum for Elementary education is preferred, but not mandatory
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multicultural team

Values and Attitudes:
- Passion for working with young children and fostering their holistic development
- Commitment to creating engaging and stimulating learning experiences
- Open-mindedness towards different cultures and perspectives
- Dedication to continuous professional growth

GENERAL TAX NOTES:
*Resident tax is not applied in the first year.
*Deductions of the social insurance premiums will start from the second month of your salary payments.


*-Taxes and Salary deductions include:
Health Insurance, Employment Ins., Workmans Comp., Pension, Income Tax, Residence Tax


TAX SPECIFICS:
*Income tax and resident tax, together, typically account for:
-----Income tax: Around 5% of your salary per month. (depending on your taxable income)
-----Resident tax: Around 10% of your salary per month but you will start to pay it from next year June. These percentages are general estimates.　


*Social Insurance (HI, NC, EP, WC)
-----15% to 18% of your salary is typically deducted for social insurance (for employees). This is your half of the total contribution; the total cost is around 30% to 35%, with TYIS paying the other half.


Breakdown of above Social Insurance Contributions (As of 2025 - Approximate):
*(HI) Health Insurance About 9–10% estimate
*(NC) Nursing Care Insurance About 1.8% For those aged 40–64
*(EP) Employee Pension (TYIS and employee share cost) About 18.3% Shared 50/50 between employee and employer　
*(EI) Employment Insurance About 0.6–0.9% (varies)
*(WC) Workers’ Compensation (TYIS pays only)0.3–1% Fully paid by the employer
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BENEFITS/DETAILS:
-Company Insurance: Coverage is for Health, Dental, and Pharmacy. Roughly, it is an 80/20 shared pay system where insurance covers 80% and 20% is covered by the user.

-Paid time off-Winter vacation, Spring break, summer vacation

-Children: Attend TYIS for free except for ancillary fees (if needed- bus, uniform, etc).

-Overtime: There are opportunities for overtime, but they must be approved.
-Seasonal work: There are opportunities for additional pay for teaching during seasonal breaks.

-Paid leave:
Starts at 10 days per year and goes up gradually. There are roughly 3 months of seasonal breaks where you are not required to be on campus.


-Local transportation:
During the school year, daily commuting expenses are covered (i.e., train or bus).
------Detailed description- Transportation allowance is meant to cover your daily commute between your registered address and the school. You will receive the exact amount that you used for commuting or to purchase your commuter pass for the duration of the school term.


-Opportunities for additional pay: Seasonal programs (Winter/Fall/Summer)


-General Relocation Allowance (GRE):
(Outside of Japan) 200,000 yen (by receipt only)
-----GRE details ----A relocation allowance of 200,000JPY is available. This is meant to be used towards flights, hotels, initial furniture or appliance shopping, etc. However, this allowance system is by way of reimbursement of receipts up to 200,000 JPY, not a cash payment.
(Inside of Japan) 100,000 GRE

-Visa assistance
--We arrange for your COE (Certificate of Entry)


-Information about Tokyo:

Here is some additional information about Tokyo/TYIS (rough estimates) to help guide your decision:
-1US $ is about ¥143 (based on current rates).
-In Tokyo, the housing fee (apartment--hostel is much cheaper) is about ¥80,000 to 130,000 per month, depending on how much square footage, and it is cheaper if you are a few stations away from school.

-The cost of lunch is about ¥800 to ¥1,100 if you go to a restaurant or less if you get a lunch box near our school (you can also get lunch at school for less).
-Dinner is about ¥2,000 to ¥4,000 (for two).
-Tokyo YMCA has a campsite at Yamanaka (near Mt.Fuji), where we take a trip in the fall (Mt Fuji) and a ski trip in the winter.