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Primary School Homeroom Teacher
(Japan, Tokyo)
Required Degrees:
Full Teaching License
Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL, Elementary,
Salary: Negotiable
Details: Salesian International Primary School in Tokyo is seeking an experienced primary teacher to join as a homeroom teacher for Year 1 or 2 students (ages 6-8) in their International Class programme. The successful candidate will teach approximately 25-35 bilingual and native English-speaking students in an immersive English environment, delivering lessons in English, Mathematics, Life Skills (social studies and science basics), and art following the Japanese government curriculum.
Responsibilities include creating a collaborative, 21st-century classroom environment; implementing flexible seating and active project-based STEAM lessons; managing student records and progress tracking; and facilitating an immersive English-speaking environment throughout the day. Teachers will develop English literacy through differentiated teaching practices, document student learning via portfolios, and collaborate with Japanese Language teachers and parents to support student success.
The role emphasises cultural sensitivity, collaborative teamwork, and innovative, student-centred learning approaches aligned with Salesian educational philosophy. Teachers should monitor student well-being, foster diversity appreciation, and support colleagues through team teaching and substitute cover as required.
Typical working hours are 7:30 AM–5:00 PM (usually can finish earlier) Monday to Friday with a 60-minute break and planning time built in. Occasional Wednesday faculty meetings occur up to 5:30 PM. The school offers a supportive international working environment, modern facilities, structured professional development, and a collaborative leadership team.
Benefits:
-Health Insurance
-Paid Leave
-Visa sponsorship
-Public transport to/from work covered
-Unemployment, Disability, Special Leaves
-10 paid days of personal leave/sick time
-Japanese public holidays and seasonal school breaks
-Contract-completion bonus
-Teachers’ Pension Scheme
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Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL, Elementary,
Salary: Negotiable
Details: Salesian International Primary School in Tokyo is seeking an experienced primary teacher to join as a homeroom teacher for Year 1 or 2 students (ages 6-8) in their International Class programme. The successful candidate will teach approximately 25-35 bilingual and native English-speaking students in an immersive English environment, delivering lessons in English, Mathematics, Life Skills (social studies and science basics), and art following the Japanese government curriculum.
Responsibilities include creating a collaborative, 21st-century classroom environment; implementing flexible seating and active project-based STEAM lessons; managing student records and progress tracking; and facilitating an immersive English-speaking environment throughout the day. Teachers will develop English literacy through differentiated teaching practices, document student learning via portfolios, and collaborate with Japanese Language teachers and parents to support student success.
The role emphasises cultural sensitivity, collaborative teamwork, and innovative, student-centred learning approaches aligned with Salesian educational philosophy. Teachers should monitor student well-being, foster diversity appreciation, and support colleagues through team teaching and substitute cover as required.
Typical working hours are 7:30 AM–5:00 PM (usually can finish earlier) Monday to Friday with a 60-minute break and planning time built in. Occasional Wednesday faculty meetings occur up to 5:30 PM. The school offers a supportive international working environment, modern facilities, structured professional development, and a collaborative leadership team.
Benefits:
-Health Insurance
-Paid Leave
-Visa sponsorship
-Public transport to/from work covered
-Unemployment, Disability, Special Leaves
-10 paid days of personal leave/sick time
-Japanese public holidays and seasonal school breaks
-Contract-completion bonus
-Teachers’ Pension Scheme
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