Japanese Teacher (Pre-School)

EtonHouse International Education Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

EtonHouse International Education Group is seeking a qualified Japanese language teacher to educate Japanese and expatriate children. The role includes curriculum development in collaboration with the Japanese Co-ordinator and active parental communication to strengthen home-school links.

The position also covers translating and creating promotional materials in Japanese, supporting outreach to the Japanese community, and occasionally teaching music as per the timetable.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Kindergarten Teaching/Early Childhood or Japanese Teacher Certificate or Kindergarten Teacher’s Class 2 License (Japan) or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in pre-school or childcare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work well independently as well as within a team.

Responsibilities

• Teach Japanese language to Japanese and expatriate children as required.
• Assist in developing a Japanese curriculum with the Japanese Co-ordinator.
• Assist in parent communication (Home-School links) as required.
• Translate and design promotional materials in Japanese if needed.
• Support school promotion to reach the Japanese community through parental liaison and inquiries.
• Conduct music classes as timetabled for Japanese timetable.
• Perform other duties as required by the Pre-School Director and Executive Principal.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Kindergarten Teaching/Early Childhood or Japanese Teacher Certificate or Kindergarten Teacher’s Class 2 License (Japan)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Job Role

- To teach the Japanese Language to Japanese and expatriate childrenas 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.

Requirements:

- 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