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Physics Teacher

Horizon Japan International School is accreditated by 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.

Responsibilites: 

  • Plan and present suitable learning experiences for all students
  • Monitor students in different school-related settings
  • Oversee and analyze student outcomes in physics
  • Convey and interact with parents, students, staff and community
  • Develop, select and change instructional materials and plans to attain all students requirements
  • Provide educational environment commensurate to physical, social, intellectual and emotional development of children
  • Stimulate to maintain and enhance professional competence
  • Maintain and manage apt records and follow needed methods and practices
  • Supervise suitable use and care of materials, equipment and facilities
  • Participate in meetings and perform on staff committees as needed
  • Analyze and grade students’ laboratory work, class work, papers and assignments
  • Compile, administer and ensure to grade examinations along with assign work to others
  • Maintain and update student attendance records, grades and varied required records
  • Monitor students’ laboratory work
  • Develop course materials like homework assignments, syllabi and handouts
Posted: October 2018
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationYokohama, Japan
Start DateAugust 2019
Contract Length1 year
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelMiddle School, High School
Monthly SalaryUSD 3000 - 4000
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Relocation allowance
  • Visa procurement assistance
  • Assistance with finding housing
  • Medical insurance
  • Sick leave
  • Subsidized public transportation
  • Professional development

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia, New Zealand
MajorPhysics
Additional School Requirements
  • Native English Speaker
  • A degree in Physics Education or a Teaching credential
  • Two to five years current teaching experience as a Physics teacher
  • Experience working with an international education
  • Experience working in a multi-cultural setting
  • Familiarity with best practice methodologies as they apply to teaching a diverse student body as well as evidence of recent professional growth activities
  • Experience and commitment to sponsoring extracurricular and after school activities