Elementary School Teacher (for child-leave cover January 2025 - June 2025).

Saint Maur International School

Kanagawa , Japan 


Primary Teacher

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 November 2024


We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Elementary School Teacher. This is an opportunity to join our dynamic Elementary School teaching team. We invite applications from those who are experienced in teaching at the Gr 4-5 Elementary School grade levels.  

<p>Since its establishment as a Catholic-founded international school in 1872, Saint Maur International School has been a school community where moral values govern all that we do to help students, parents, and staff, identify and strive for continual improvement. The education offered continues to be based upon Christian principles which focus on enabling one to come to the realization and appreciation that, as human beings, we have more in common with each other than not. Such an approach aims towards collaboration and a strong sense of true interconnectedness between and among the 40&#43; nationalities and various faiths represented by our multicultural students (co-educational, 2½ years to Grade 12) and staff.<br /><br /><strong>Position: Elementary School Teacher (for child-leave cover January 2025 - June 2025)</strong><br /><br /><strong>Skills and Qualifications:</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Valid teaching credentials;<br /> </li><li>Experience with inquiry-based curricula such as IPC/PYP;<br /> </li><li>Preferred knowledge of &#39;Math in Focus&#39; and &#39;Reader&#39;s and Writer&#39;s Workshop&#39;.<br /> </li></ul><p>- A Bachelor&#39;s degree in Education or related field<br />- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience at the elementary/primary level<br />- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written<br />- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail<br />- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team<br /><br /><strong>Values and Attitudes:</strong><br /><br />At International School Saint Maur, we value respect, integrity, responsibility, compassion, and creativity. As such, we seek candidates who embody these values in their professional practice. Our ideal candidate should have a passion for teaching young learners while fostering their social-emotional development.<br /><br /><strong>Responsibilities:</strong><br /><br />The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:<br /> <br />1. Delivering engaging lessons and learning experiences.<br />2. Creating lesson plans that align with student needs.<br />3. Providing timely feedback on student performance.<br />4. Assessing student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments.<br />5. Collaborating with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives.<br />6. Participating in extracurricular activities.<br /><br />If you meet these qualifications and share our values, please apply today to Saint Maur International School, Japan!</p><p><a href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/about-us/people/job-openings-at-saint-maur-international-school" rel="nofollow">School Website</a></p>
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<p>Applicants should:</p><ul><li>submit CV/resume</li><li>submit clear copies of your degrees, teaching credentials and background check certificate</li><li>submit reference letters if you already have in your file from educators holding administrative positions</li><li>provide with the application the name and email contact of at least four people who can testify to their teaching ability, classroom management skills, character, and application suitability as we would like to send our own evaluation form. At least two of the four people should be past employers, one the present employer and one from a current principal or direct manager/supervisor.</li></ul><p>Apply via &#39;Apply for Job button&#39;</p>