Year 11 Economics & Year 9 Civics Teacher - Upper School

Year 11 Economics & Year 9 Civics Teacher - Upper School - Australian Curriculum (WACE)

January OR April 2026 Start

Salesian International School is a leading private educational institution based in Tokyo, Japan, dual-accredited by the Japanese government and SCASA in Western Australia, offering an international curriculum to students from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing our students with 21st-century inquiry-based education that prepares students for success in their future endeavors.

We are currently seeking an experienced and qualified Economics and Civics teacher to join our team for the January 2026 school year. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching our required Year 9 Civics course and the two-year WACE Economics ATAR elective course (Years 11-12) for students who are bilingual or native speakers of English.

Responsibilities

Primary Teaching Responsibilities

• Year 9 Civics (Required Course):
• Teaching comparative government and fundamental economics principles and concepts
• Developing students' understanding of citizenship, civic participation, and social responsibility
• Fostering critical thinking about political and economic systems
• Years 11-12 WACE Economics ATAR Course (Elective):
• Year 11: Unit 1 (Microeconomics), Unit 2 (Macroeconomics)
• Year 12: Unit 3 (Australia and the global economy), Unit 4 (Macroeconomic theory and economic policy)
• Preparing students for WACE & ATAR examinations
• Teaching economic theory, models, and real-world applications with emphasis on the Australian economy
• Developing students' analytical and quantitative skills for economic reasoning

General Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing lessons targeting specific economic concepts and civic knowledge
• Managing classroom behavior to keep all students engaged in learning
• Providing individual support and feedback for students at varying levels of understanding
• Teaching PBL (Problem- and Project-Based Learning) style lessons
• Using economic data, current events, and case studies to illustrate theoretical concepts
• Preparing comprehensive assessment tasks including investigations, data interpretation, and examinations
• Developing students' skills in economic inquiry and civic reasoning

Additional Responsibilities

• Teaching other Social Studies or STEAM/Research classes if required
• Homeroom duties and pastoral care responsibilities

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Economics, Political Science, Education, or related field
• Teaching License
• Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching Economics and/or Social Studies at the high school level
• Strong knowledge of economic principles, theories, and models across microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts
• Understanding of comparative government systems and democratic institutions
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation in economic contexts
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans that promote critical thinking and analytical reasoning
• Proficient in technology use for instruction purposes, including economic modeling software and data analysis tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Economics, Political Science, or Education
• 5 years teaching experience at the Secondary Level
• Experience with the Australian curriculum system (WACE or other States)
• Strong knowledge of the WACE Economics curriculum and assessment requirements
• Experience with external examination preparation (WACE or similar systems)
• Background in teaching comparative government or civics education
• Experience teaching international or ESL students
• Familiarity with contemporary economic issues and their policy applications
• Experience with mathematical applications in economics contexts

Values and Attitudes

At Salesian International School, we value educators who demonstrate passion, dedication, integrity, respectfulness towards others as well as being open-minded individuals who embrace diversity. For this position, we particularly seek candidates who demonstrate:

• Intellectual Curiosity: A genuine passion for economic and civic inquiry and helping students develop logical-critical-creative thinking skills
• Cultural Sensitivity: As an international school, we celebrate diversity and expect our teachers to be culturally sensitive towards all students regardless of their background, particularly when discussing economic systems and political structures across different nations and cultures
• Facilitative Leadership: Ability to guide economic and civic discussions while encouraging student participation and inquiry, creating an inclusive learning environment that respects diverse perspectives on economic and political issues
• Reflective Practice: Commitment to ongoing professional development in education and modeling the kind of creative thinking we want students to develop

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to teach in Japan while building your international education career! If you meet these qualifications and share our values, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape young minds and develop thinking skills in an international educational environment!

Apply now - positions fill quickly.