Japanese Teacher (Maternity Cover)

EtonHouse International Holdings Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school seeks a Japanese Language Teacher to educate and nurture pre-school children. The role involves developing a tailored curriculum, promoting effective communication with parents, and ensuring a high-quality learning environment. Candidates should possess a relevant teaching diploma and have at least two years of experience in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in relevant teaching or child care qualification.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in pre-school or childcare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaching the Japanese Language to children.
• Developing a Japanese curriculum.
• Managing classroom and providing pastoral care.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Diploma in Kindergarten Teaching/Early Childhood or 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