Elementary Teacher (Japan, Karuizawa)

EtonHouse International Holdings Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EtonHouse International Holdings Pte Ltd, based in Singapore, seeks an enthusiastic Class Teacher to deliver concept-based, inquiry-driven learning in an inclusive classroom. You will plan, assess and reflect to support student growth, while connecting learning to the local environment and community.

The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, ongoing professional learning and engagement with outdoor and nature-based education as part of a two-year contract.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification and relevant degree.
• Experience teaching in elementary/primary settings.
• Knowledge of inquiry-based learning is required.
• Strong understanding of child development, curriculum planning, assessment and differentiation.
• Excellent English language proficiency.
• Experience in outdoor learning or expeditionary learning is highly regarded.
• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and families.
• Reflective approach to teaching with ongoing professional learning.
• Willingness to engage with natural environment and local community.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and reflect on engaging, concept-based and inquiry-driven learning experiences.
• Create an inclusive, stimulating classroom where students actively participate, ask questions, share ideas and connect learning to real contexts.
• Differentiate to support individual progress and respond to student interests.
• Integrate learning across subjects with everyday life, environment and community connections.
• Use observation, documentation and assessment to monitor progress and inform planning.
• Foster independence, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and responsibility in students.
• Establish positive relationships with students and families and communicate progress and wellbeing.
• Maintain records of planning, assessment and progress as required.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety policies.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan and reflect on curriculum and pedagogy.
• Contribute to curriculum development with inquiry-led approaches.
• Share observations and resources to strengthen planning.
• Engage in professional inquiry and ongoing development.
• Participate in staff meetings, PD, events and community activities.
• Develop connections with local community and natural environment in learning.
• Support a positive professional culture with flexibility and shared responsibility.

Skills

Plan learning experiences

Differentiation

Observation & assessment

English language proficiency

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Experience in elementary/primary teaching

Knowledge of inquiry-based learning

Understanding of child development & assessment

Outdoor learning experience

Job description

Responsible to:

The Principal, for the professional execution of teaching duties and responsibilities in meeting the educational requirements of the school.

As Class Teacher, to:

• Plan, implement and reflect on engaging, concept-based and inquiry-driven learning experiences that develop students' knowledge, skills, understanding and dispositions.

• Create a stimulating, inclusive and supportive classroom environment in which students are active participants in their learning, encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, make connections and apply their understanding in meaningful contexts.

• Plan learning experiences that respond to students' interests, needs and abilities, providing appropriate challenge and differentiation to support individual progress.

• Integrate learning across subject areas, making meaningful connections with everyday life, the natural environment and the wider community.

• Use observation, documentation, assessment and reflection to understand students' thinking, monitor progress and inform future planning.

• Foster students' independence, agency, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and responsibility for their learning.

• Establish positive relationships with students and families, communicating regularly about students' learning, progress and wellbeing.

• Maintain accurate records of planning, assessment, student progress and other professional documentation as required by the school.

• Uphold the school's safeguarding, health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring the wellbeing of all students.

As Team Member, to:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, implement and reflect on curriculum and pedagogy, contributing to a shared understanding of effective teaching and learning.

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the school's curriculum, drawing on professional knowledge and experience of concept driven and inquiry-led approaches.

• Share observations, ideas, resources and documentation with colleagues to strengthen collaborative planning and deepen understanding of students' learning.

• Contribute to a culture of professional inquiry, reflection and continuous improvement through dialogue, professional learning and the exploration of new ideas and approaches.

• Participate actively in staff meetings, professional development, school events and community activities.

• Develop meaningful connections with the local community and explore opportunities to incorporate Karuizawa's natural environment, cultural context and wider community into learning experiences.

• Contribute to a positive, respectful and supportive professional culture, demonstrating flexibility, initiative and a willingness to take shared responsibility for the development of the school.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification, preferably a Bachelor's degree in Education or an equivalent qualification.

• Demonstrated experience teaching in an elementary or primary school setting.

• Knowledge of inquiry based learning is required;

• A strong understanding of child development, curriculum planning, assessment and differentiation to meet the needs of diverse learners.

• Excellent English language proficiency.

• Experience in outdoor learning, nature-based education or expeditionary learning is highly regarded.

• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.

• A reflective approach to teaching, with a commitment to ongoing professional learning and the development of practice.

• A willingness to engage with the natural environment and local community as meaningful contexts for learning.

Contract: Two-year contract

EtonHouse emphasises child-led learning, fostering happiness, engagement, open-mindedness, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning. Our inquiry-based pedagogy, established more than 30 years ago, has made us a leader in education, offering a comprehensive K-12 pathway from Infant Care to High School in Singapore and 7 other countries. The group also manage E-Bridge, part of Singapore's Anchor Operator Scheme for affordable Pre-Schools, and Middleton International School, an affordable through-train international school.