Japanese Language Teacher (Maternity Cover)

EtonHouse International Education Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international education group is seeking a Japanese Language Teacher to educate both Japanese and expatriate children in Singapore. The role involves curriculum development, facilitating communication with parents, and conducting classes in accordance with the school's principles. Candidates should hold a relevant teaching qualification and possess strong communication skills, ideally with experience in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in pre-school or childcare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Japanese Language to children.
• Developing curriculum in collaboration with the Japanese Co-ordinator.
• Managing classroom and providing pastoral care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Kindergarten Teaching or equivalent

Japanese Teacher Certificate

Job description

Job Description

• To teach the Japanese Language to Japanese and expatriate children as required.
• To assist in developing a Japanese curriculum in conjunction with the Japanese Co-ordinator.
• To assist in communication (Home-School links) 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 Pre-School Director and Executive 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 Diploma in Kindergarten Teaching/Early Childhood or Japanese Teacher Certificate or Kindergarten Teacher’s Class 2 License from a recognised institution in Japan, or its equivalent,
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in pre-school or childcare setting is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work well independently as well as within a team