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Calling Creative Educators

You are a skilled educator with lots of creative energy? Join our team on the path to becoming an IB World School.

(High-energy, global work environment ◎ + Visa/health/career support ◎ + Company housing ◎ + Resort island ◎)

Your Profile

• You love working with children ages 3-12
• You have a proven track record of empowering young learners in Japan
• You are constantly on the lookout for ways to improve the learning experience

Technicalities

• English: Native level
• Must have a B.A./B.Sc./B.Ed./equivalent, or higher
• Must have a valid work visa suitable for this position

Job Description

About Pasona Group

Based on our guiding principle of Providing Solutions to Society’s Problems, Pasona Group is dedicated to creating innovative, human-centered social infrastructures.

• Join our Vibrant International Community on Awaji Island
  Over 140 young professionals from 43 countries creating change in their fields on Awaji

About Awaji Island International School (AIIS)

• Established for Pasona Group employees' children (ages 3-12) in 2020.
• Growing rapidly (2020: 5 students, 2023: 70 students, 2025: ???)
• Pre- and afterschool programs (lessons from phonics to programming and karate)
• On the path to adopting IB PYP in early years (learn & grow together with the team, or contribute your experience and become a leader)

Our Team

Join our international team. Currently, 6 full-time teachers from 4 countries in their late 20s to early 50s are working with the broader community to help our little ones learn.

About the Position

• Teach English through play & STEAM
• Create engaging learning activities for children aged 3-12
• Mentoring and on-the-job training provided as needed
• Help to evolve the curriculum as the school implements the IB PYP in early years
• Help to organize and run school events
  ※School events may be held on weekend days. Compensatory days off provided.
• Working hours: 7.5 hours + 1-hour lunch break, Monday to Friday

You will lead pre- or afterschool classes, depending on your strengths and the team’s needs. Outside of class hours, you will have time for lesson prep and team planning sessions.
※Preschool hours: 9:00～15:00 (no classes during lunch break)
※Afterschool hours: 15:30～19:00

Career Opportunities

• Excel as an educator and become a permanent employee (seishain)
• Leadership positions to become available as the school grows. Internal applicants will be preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary: 230,000-270,000 yen/month (based on experience)
• Bi-annual bonus payments
  ⇒ Initial salary around 3,100,000 yen/year, expected to increase to 4,000,000 yen/year upon achieving a permanent (seishain) position.
• Company housing available (rent assistance provided)
• Overtime paid in 15 min increments
• Full social insurance (health insurance, unemployment insurance, pension, workers' accident compensation insurance)
• Meal plans and employee discounts at resort facilities
• Visa support, registered nurses on site, Global HR, career counseling

Life on Awaji Island
In September 2020, Pasona Group began relocating part of its corporate headquarters from Tokyo to Awaji Island, just off the coast of Kobe, to create a sustainable model for Regional Revitalization by reversing population decline.

• Access to public transport, free company shuttle buses, and a Toyota “closed loop” carshare system

Company Housing

• Suitable housing available for singles, couples, and families
• Examples: apartment sizes from 1DK~3LDK; 50~90,000 yen/month (before rent subsidy)

How to apply

※Please make sure to select "Jobs in Japan" in the questionnaire.

All applications will be considered chronologically as they come in.

Steps

①Screening interview (online) ▶ ②Interview with the hiring managers at AIIS (online) ▶ ③Demo lesson (in person) ▶ ④Executive interview ▶ ☆Job offer

Thank you for your interest and the time you spend on your application.

We look forward to getting to know you!

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