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
