Elementary Teacher
Seekin an Elementary Homeroom Teacher (ages 6-13)
Responsiblities
- Homeroom teacher for 20 students, responsible for all of the lessons and activities, preparation and all of the day-to-day operations of a classroom
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Become familiar with and utilize the Houghton Mifflin Journeys textbook series
- Teach children to listen, speak, read and write in English using native-level materials and standard teaching techniques, supported by ESL methodology / teaching strategies
- Learn, assess, and implement teaching techniques provided by the school, or as requested by training staff and Manager
- Monitor children as they play outside. Make sure all playground equipment is put away properly
- Maintain a safe environment through constant visual supervision, intervene physically in emergency situations, including, if necessary, carrying an injured child to a place of safety
- Participate in team meetings, sharing knowledge, experiences and ideas among team members
- Maintain a clean classroom environment. Provide a stimulating, age-appropriate, educational environment through decorations, bulletin boards, and displays of student work.. Sweep and clean the classroom daily
- Prepare and distribute materials and letters to parents
- Prepare challenging and stimulating, but age-appropriate, lessons and activities
- Teach students following the company’s curriculum and teaching methodology effectively, offering interesting lessons for students that help maintain their desire to learn more in English
- Evaluate students using a combination of formal and informal assessment strategies
- Complete and update daily teaching, attendance, and classroom cleaning records
- Attend required staff meetings, seminars, and other activities or events
Events
We have many exciting events throughout the year:
- Summer School
- Christmas Party and Concert
- Sports Day Festival
- Jamboree Bazaar
- Staff Only Parties
As well as Japanese traditional seasonal events like:
- Tanabata
- Mochi (rice cake) Making
- Children's Day festivals
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
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Location | Sawa District, Japan |
Start Date | March 2019 |
Contract Length | 1 Year |
Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
Student Level | Elementary, Middle School |
Monthly Salary | USD 2400 - 2700 |
Number of Vacancies | 3 |
Job Benefits
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Qualifications and Requirements
Required Certificates | Teaching Credential/License |
Education Required | Bachelor |
Major | Elementary Education |
Additional School Requirements | |
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