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Seeking: English as a Second Language (ESL) Support Teacher

Tsukuba International School develops critical thinkers and lifelong learners by providing opportunities for inquiry, creativity, and discovery, where respect for self, others and the environment is a core value.


Tsukuba International School is currently seeking a part-time English as a Second Language Support Teacher to start immediately. The successful candidate will hold private lessons for individual students who require additional support to improve their English language skills.

Requirements

The following are non-negotiable credentials for applying for this position.

Preferences

We hope to find a candidate with the following range of experience.

Please note that the school is not located near a train station, so it would be preferable for the applicant to have a driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Working Conditions

Salary: To be negotiated
Days/Times: Initial contract will be for 1 hour, once per week, but the likelihood of more classes being added is high
Contract: April to June 2012 (with a possibility of renewing from September, based on the school’s needs)

Application Process

Submit a resume outlining your education and employment history (including your current position), and either attach at least one reference letter (preferable) or list at least one reference who can be contacted (multiple references preferred, if possible). Attach a one-page cover letter stating why you are interested in this position and what you could contribute to our school. Applications can be sent by email (preferred) or postal mail. Interviews may take place in person or by web conference. If you have a web camera and a Skype account, please mention that in your cover letter.

POSTAL ADDRESS
Tsukuba International School
Attn: Ms. Shaney Crawford
Kamigo 7846-1
Tsukuba, Ibaraki, JAPAN
300-2645

Please write: “English as a Second Language (ESL) Support Teacher” on the envelope.

EMAIL ADDRESS
jobs at tis dot ac dot jp
Please submit your documents as PDF files or in plain text. Use the subject “English as a Second Language (ESL) Support Teacher”.

Applications are due by April 20, 2012, but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be considered as soon as they arrive and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. We hope to fill the position by April 30, 2012.

We apologize, but only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Documents that are submitted to the school will not be returned.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Seeking: Full-Time Junior High School Math Teacher

Tsukuba International School develops critical thinkers and lifelong learners by providing opportunities for inquiry, creativity, and discovery, where respect for self, others and the environment is a core value.


Tsukuba International School (TIS) offers an international education for children in Grades 1 to 10. The junior high school is comprised of a Grade 6 class, a split Grade 7/8 class, and a split Grade 9/10 class. We are currently seeking a certified junior high school math teacher to start in September 2012. The successful candidate will teach Math to the three junior high school classes.

As TIS is currently a candidate school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) of the International Baccalaureate, experienced MYP teachers will be given preference, although certified teachers with a strong interest in transdisciplinary studies, collaborative planning, and the MYP are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

The following are non-negotiable credentials for applying for this position.

Range of Experience

We hope to find a candidate with the following range of experience.

Teacher Qualities

Tsukuba is an IB World School authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate. We are also a candidate school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). (Please note that candidacy does not guarantee authorization.) As such, we hope to find teachers who strive to embody the image of the learner profile (in brackets below).

In particular, we hope to find teachers who:

Subject / Grade Level Content

Planning

Teaching

Assessing

Beyond the Classroom

Professional Development

Professionalism

Working Conditions

Salary: based on experience
School Year: Late August to June
Vacation: 10 days paid personal leave, all Japanese national holidays plus winter, spring, Golden Week, and summer vacations
Visa sponsorship: available
Relocation: will pay for flight to Japan (for applicants who are currently residing overseas) and assist in finding accommodations

Please see our page on Tsukuba to learn more about living and working in the city.

Application Process

Submit a resume outlining your education and employment history (including your current position) and attach three reference letters, preferably from your former employers or mentor teachers. Attach a one-page cover letter stating why you are interested in this position and what you could contribute to our school. Applicants chosen for interviews will be required to submit copies of relevant degrees and certificates. Applications can be sent by email (preferred) or postal mail. Interviews may take place in person or by web conference. If you have a web camera and a Skype account, please mention that in your cover letter.

POSTAL ADDRESS
Tsukuba International School
Attn: Ms. Shaney Crawford
Kamigo 7846-1
Tsukuba, Ibaraki, JAPAN
300-2645

Please write: “Teacher Application” on the envelope.

EMAIL ADDRESS
jobs at tsukuba international school dot org
Please submit your documents as PDF files or in plain text. Use the subject “Junior High School Teacher: September 2012″.

Applications are due by May 1, 2012, but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be considered as soon as they arrive and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. We hope to fill the position by May 15, 2012.

Please note that Tsukuba International School is an elementary school and junior high school where all classes are taught in English, NOT a private company that teaches English conversation lessons to children and adults; therefore, we will only consider applicants who have proper teaching qualifications (i.e. a degree in education, preferably specializing in elementary or middle school education). A TESL/TEFL certificate and/or Bachelor degree in a subject other than Education would not be enough to meet these standards.

We apologize, but only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Documents that are submitted to the school will not be returned.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Seeking: Full-Time Elementary School Teacher

Tsukuba International School develops critical thinkers and lifelong learners by providing opportunities for inquiry, creativity, and discovery, where respect for self, others and the environment is a core value.


Tsukuba International School (TIS) offers an international education for children in Grades 1 to 8. We will eventually offer up to Grade 10. We are currently seeking a certified elementary school teacher to start in September 2011. The successful candidate will teach all core subjects (including Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies) in transdisciplinary units to Grade 5 students and will share responsibility for additional subjects (including Art, Physical Education, Music, and Information Technology) with the other teachers at the school.

As TIS is currently a candidate school for the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate, experienced PYP teachers will be given preference, although certified teachers with a strong interest in inquiry-based learning, collaborative planning, and the PYP will also be considered.

Requirements

The following are non-negotiable credentials for applying for this position.

Preferences

We hope to find a candidate with the following range of experience.

Qualities

As we are a growing school, we are looking for a special kind of teacher who can help us move into the next stage of our development.

Working Conditions

Salary: based on experience
School Year: September to June
Vacation: 10 days paid personal leave, all Japanese national holidays plus winter, spring, and summer vacations
Visa sponsorship: available
Relocation: will pay for flight to Japan (for applicants who are currently residing overseas) and assist in finding accommodations

Please see our page on Tsukuba to learn more about living and working in the city.

Application Process

Submit a resume outlining your education and employment history (including your current position), and either attach three reference letters (preferable) or list three references who can be contacted. Attach a one-page cover letter stating why you are interested in this position and what you could contribute to our school. Applicants chosen for interviews will be required to submit copies of relevant degrees and certificates. Applications can be sent by email (preferred) or postal mail. Interviews may take place in person or by web conference. If you have a web camera and a Skype account, please mention that in your cover letter.

POSTAL ADDRESS
Tsukuba International School
Attn: Ms. Shaney Crawford
Kamigo 7846-1
Tsukuba, Ibaraki, JAPAN
300-2645

Please write: “Teacher Application” on the envelope.

EMAIL ADDRESS
jobs at tsukuba international school dot org
Please submit your documents as PDF files or in plain text. Use the subject “Elementary Teacher: September 2011″.

Applications are due by April 15, 2011, but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be considered as soon as they arrive and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. We hope to fill the position by April 30, 2010.

Please note that Tsukuba International School is an elementary school and junior high school where all classes are taught in English, NOT a private company that teaches English conversation lessons to children and adults; therefore, we will only consider applicants who have proper teaching qualifications (i.e. a degree in education, preferably specializing in elementary education). A TESL/TEFL certificate and/or Bachelor degree in a subject other than Education would not be enough to meet these standards.

We apologize, but only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. Documents that are submitted to the school will not be returned.

We look forward to hearing from you.