Elementary Homeroom Teacher - English Immersion

Job Description

Issue: 11/1/26 Category: FULL-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS Full-time, 40 working hours/week, to 25 teaching/class hours/week, M-F and some Sat. 280,000-330,000yen/month. Teach core subjects through English: English, mathematics, science, art, music, and physical education. Plan, deliver and assess inquiry-based, project-based and STEAM lessons. Share homeroom responsibilities with Japanese teaching partners, track student progress, support student wellbeing, and contribute to school activities. Work location Saku City or Nagano City, Nagano. High-level (able to teach and assess in English) English proficiency; BA/BS (Education preferred); 2 years relevant independent elementary classroom teaching experience; ability to plan, teach and assess curriculum-based lessons; strong classroom management skills; an understanding of child development; and experience collaborating in Japanese/international two-teacher homeroom teams required. "ALT or conversational English instruction alone does not meet this requirement." Native level English speaker; experience with English immersion, inquiry-based, PBL, STEAM or international curricula; Japanese language ability; elementary homeroom experience; experience teaching core academic subjects in English; elementary or above non-Japanese teaching license; and over 3 years relevant independent elementary classroom teaching experience preferred. Applicant NOT REQUIRED to reside in Japan. Will sponsor or renew visa. University degree required for renewal or sponsorship. Paid holidays, paid vacation, and social insurance. One-year renewable contract. Application deadline ASAP. Position begins April 1, 2027. Apply by email (include the name of the position in the email subject) with CV/resume, letter of introduction ("describe teaching experience and educational philosophy"), photo, and copies of teaching certifications/licenses. Only successful applicants will be contacted. "Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interviews/assessments." Contact Walter Ichikawa-Doyle, Principal. Summit Academy Chosei Elementary Schools. Nagano, Japan. mailto:[email protected] https://www.naganochosei.ed.jp/