Design and Technology Teacher
Horizon Japan International School is accreditated by CIS and Kanagawa Prefecture and authorized to implement IB Diploma Programme. It is currently a candidate school to implement IB PYP and MYP.
HJIS has an outstanding faculty who provide a safe, nurturing environment for students to learn in, foster intellectual rigor and independent thinking, and promote high standards, collegiality and an extremely strong sense of community.
We value candidates who exhibit a passion for teaching, who have experience with students from diverse backgrounds, whose pursuit of professional development is keen and ongoing, and whose academic background and teaching experience are directly relevant to the position.
Secondary school design and technology teachers are expected to use a variety of techniques to teach students how to design and make objects that have a practical use.
Design and technology is a broad subject. It covers areas such as graphics, textiles, resistant materials (such as wood, plastics and metals) and systems and control (which includes electronics, computer control and mechanical systems).
Design and technology teachers teach students how to look at practical problems, think about possible solutions and select the best one. They encourage students to consider issues such as health and safety and the environment.
They also teach students how to turn a design idea into a real product by choosing the best approach, techniques and materials to use. Students often use computer-aided design (CAD) to complete tasks.
Other activities include:
- Preparing and planning lessons.
- Creating or adapting lesson materials.
- Marking work and giving feedback.
- Going to staff meetings and parents' evenings.
- Setting and enforcing standards of behaviour.
Personal Qualities and Skills
As a design and technology teacher, you'll need:
- The ability to encourage, motivate and inspire your students.
- Communication skills.
- The ability to maintain discipline and deal with challenging behaviour.
- Organisational and planning skills.
- Computer skills and the ability to use computer-aided design technology.
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).
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| Location | Yokohama, Japan |
| Start Date | August 2019 |
| Contract Length | 1 year |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Student Level | Middle School, High School |
| Monthly Salary | USD 3000 - 4000 |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
| Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
| Education Required | Bachelor |
| Work Visa Eligibility | United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia, New Zealand |
| Major | Design and Technology |
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