We are an English preschool and afternoon school located in Nagakute-cho on the eastern border of Nagoya. We employ experienced, cheerful early childhood professionals. Present job offerings are posted below, and we accept job inquiries at all times of the year.
Thank you for your interest in
Discovery International School!
Now Hiring (2 Positions)
Full Time Preschool Teacher (Japanese)
April 2012~ (3-week training period begins in March)
We are seeking a bilingual Japanese- and English-speaking, hoikushi-licensed teacher to team-teach with a licensed foreign teaching partner. This is a truly exciting and rewarding opportunity for a creative, qualified teacher. Discovery is a very warm, welcoming place to work, and is a place where each community member's ideas and talents are encouraged to shine. We are looking for someone who truly fits our approach and philosophy. Please browse through our web site to see if your teaching philosophy and background would make a good match!
Qualifications
- Hoikushi license
- English bilingual
- Preferred:Prior Preschool/Kindergarten work experience. Knowledge and/or experience in the Reggio Emilia Approach and/or The Project Approach, and Multiple Intelligences Theory.
Major Responsibilities
- Develop and implement subject-integrated curricula based on children's interests
- Manage documentation of learning (online and physical displays, portfolios, etc.)
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences, community discussions, and events
- Contribute to school development through staff meetings
- Maintain learning spaces and materials
- Monitor Day Care and assist After School classes
Details
- 1 year contract, renewable
- Transportation reimbursed
- Training provided
- Professional Development opportunities provided
How to Apply
Send CV/Resume, photocopy of hoikushi license, brief description of your approach to children or philosophy of education (in English), 2 letters of reference (English/Japanese), and a photo to: job@discoveryis.com
Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Part Time After School Instructor
(English Native Speaker)
Starting from March (3-week training period), we are seeking a native English-speaking teacher for our afternoon programs. More than just English learning, each 90~120 minute class involves all subject areas using our unique child-driven approach to learning! This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a creative, qualified teacher. We are looking for someone who truly fits our program. Please browse through our web site, including preschool information to see if your teaching philosophy and experience match our needs (our after programs are 'mini versions' of the preschool)!
Details
- 1 year contract (April 2012 ~ March 2013), renewable
- Tuesday, 3 hours, 4:00~7:00 (prep time included)
- Wednesday, 2 hours, 3:30~5:30 (prep time included; time might change slightly)
- Position may expand to Mondays & Thursdays in future
- Transportation reimbursement
- Training provided
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement subject-integrated curricula based on children's interests
- Create and manage documentation of learning (online and physical displays)
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences 2 times/year
- Maintain learning spaces and materials
**Candidates MUST be native English speakers, and should be certified in one of the following: Early Childhood, Elementary, or ESL.
How to Apply
Send CV/Resume with photo to: job@discoveryis.com
Short-listed candidates will be contacted.
