Full-time Native-level Elementary School Homeroom Teacher needed atSeirei Christopher Elementary School■Institute Information
Name ofSeirei Christopher

URL

https://www.seirei.ac.jp/gakuen/

Institute

Educational Organization

Address

3453 Mikatahara, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 433-8105 Japan

Description ofProvider of total education system from Early Childhood Education to Graduate Programs

BusinessFounded1966

Representative

Ryo Hasegawa, Chancellor■Conditions of Employment
Ideal

A self-starter who would be excited about our mission and would support our educational efforts toCandidate

develop students for the future. We are intending to seek educators comfortable in a collaborative
start-up work setting and who will be an integral part of our diverse team.

Place of workSeirei Christopher Elementary School http://www.seirei.ac.jp/elementary-school/◆Elementary School: Student capacity 360, Full Time Teachers: 13, Full Time Admin Staff: 3(As of April 1st, 2020)

Employment

Full-time Elementary School Homeroom Teacher

StatusWe are primarily seeking full-time homeroom teachers with teaching experience at the Elementary
School level and/or at Early Childhood Education Centers.
NOTE: This is not a recruitment for Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) positions.

Qualifications

1. Understanding and support for the schoolʼs Christian history and mission of“Love thy Neighbor” (no religious requirement)
2. Teachers with a bachelorʼs degree or higher who fall under one of the following categories:(1) Possessing an accredited Elementary School License (preferred)(2) Possessing recognized subject specializations and meeting the required criteria for a “SpecialTeaching License” in Japan such as:-Experience teaching in a class related to subject-specialization at an accredited school orinternational educational institution (approx. 600 hours or more)-A Middle or High School teaching license from an accredited institution of higher education
3. Teachers with experience and/or understanding and strong interest in an inquiry-based
curriculum such as the IB PYP
4. Teachers who possess experience in English immersion or dual language classrooms and/orqualification in TEFL/TESL/TESOL(Desired, but non-mandatory qualifications)
1. It is highly desired that applicants have teaching experience of at least 2 years. This experience
is not necessary for new graduates of accredited teacher training programs.
2. Willingness and ability to work in Japan for at least 3 years
3. A demonstrated/articulated understanding of Japanese culture and language

Salary-Salary will be in accordance with experience and following the standard school salary regulations
as outlined by the National Public Service Salary Table (approx. 200,000 to 430,000 yen per month
before taxes)-Twice-per-year bonus (currently approx. 4.4 times monthly salary)-A negotiated contracted work period-Benefits include health insurance, travel support (limited), retirement contributions (national &private), housing support, transportation support-The work start date is April 2021 or possibly from March 2021.

■OtherSelection

1. Submission of application and materials.

Process

2. After initial review, qualified candidates will be asked to do an interview (online if necessary)and to deliver a simulated lesson. There may be an additional short writing test.
3. Required Documents:
a. Resume/Curriculum Vitae (if possible, in English and Japanese)b. A separate job history sheetc. Statement of interest, motivation and educational philosophy
d. A copy of graduation certificate and transcripts showing degrees awardede. A copy of teaching license
f. Official Transcripts (required from finalists)
g. Three Professional referencesh. Proof of meeting qualifications outlined above if not in possession of teaching license
4. Submit above documents to address or email below (email preferred).
NOTE: Documents will not be returned. All documents will be considered private and will not be
used for any purposes other than possible future recruitment or legitimate post-recruiting
administrative reporting.

Document

Submission deadline: None (rolling basis)

Submission
Address：Seirei Christopher Elementary School
3453 Mikatahara, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, 433-8105 Japan
E-mail：elementary-school＠seirei.ac.jp
AcademicSeirei Christopher Elementary School (SCES) will be one of the most innovative elementary school

Structure

programs in Japan. In addition to implementing an English immersion program, SCES is currently
implementing an inquiry-based learning program. The SCES curriculum is integrated and interdisciplinary. The SCES program will be a six-year fully accredited Article One elementary school
approved by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. SCES
currently has no plans of becoming an independent “international school.”