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Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher

Thank you for your interest in working at Horizon Japan International School Sendai Campus. We are interested in excellent teachers who are passionate about education and are willing and able to contribute to school and student life in a wide variety of ways.

We want to build an outstanding faculty who provide a safe, nurturing environment in which students learn, foster intellectual rigor and independent thinking, and promote high standards, collegiality and a 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.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right teacher to join an excellent team to teach and work in Sendai, the largest urban center in Northern Japan. Working at Horizon Academy Sendai Campus provides an appealing, cleaner and greener, authentically Japanese, alternative to a place like Tokyo. Please submit your application following our guidelines, to allow us to consider whether we share a match in needs and interests.

Posted: August 2019
This is a Direct to School Job

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LocationSendai, Japan
Start DateJune 2020
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelEarly Childhood
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Housing allowance
  • Bonus
  • Visa procurement assistance
  • One way airfare to Japan
  • Social insurance
  • Paid holidays, Sick leave
  • Subsidized public transportation
  • IB authorized PD opportunities

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Work Visa EligibilityUnited States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
MajorEarly Childhood Education
Additional School Requirements
  • Currently residing in Japan (IMPORTANT: Due to COVID-19 restrictions we will be able to accept teachers currently in Japan only)
  • Native English speaker
  • 2~3 years of teaching experience as a Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
  • Experience with PYP (Preferable)
  • Experience working in a multi-cultural setting
  • Familiarity with best-practice methodologies as well as evidence of recent professional growth activities