Japanese Teacher

Job Role - To teach the Japanese Language to Japanese and expatriate childrenas required. - To assist in developing a Japanese curriculum in conjunction with the Japanese Co-ordinator. - To assist in communication (Home-School links) with current parents - as required. - Translation, design of promotional advertising materials in Japanese, if needed. - To assist in marketing and promotion of school to reach the Japanese community by: • Parental liaison, phone enquiries • Assist in the promotion of school by liaising with prospective parents • Showing prospective parents around the school premises (when time permits) • Explain to parents in connection with enrolment. • Answering email enquiries from Japanese parents. - To conduct music class as the Japanese timetable allows. - Any other duties as required by the Pre-School Director and Executive Principal. Job Responsibilities: - To respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and by example, provide mutual respect and tolerance. - To share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behaviour of all pupils and in particular, those within your designated class group. - To undertake the teaching of a class in accordance with the school’s agreed policies and guidelines. - To use a variety of appropriate teaching and caring methods to ensure high quality learning takes place. - To provide planning documents identifying specific learning objectives, differentiated tasks, special needs, extension and assessment, to the - Principal or other authorized officer. - To maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, other colleagues and the school. Treat all information with confidentiality. - To ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all. - To encourage children to take pride in their own environment and show respect and concern for others, to the benefit of the school as a caring community. - To be responsible for all aspects of classroom management eg. Care of equipment with resources well-labelled and accessible. Maintain a tidy, well organised room. - To create an interesting and lively classroom which promotes independent learning. Requirements: - Minimum Diploma in Kindergarten Teaching/Early Childhood or Japanese Teacher Certificate or Kindergarten Teacher’s Class 2 License from a recognised institution in Japan, or its equivalent, - At least 2 years of relevant working experience in pre-school or childcare setting is required - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Able to work well independently as well as within a team