Japanese Pre-K3 Teacher

Kennedy International School provides a bilingual, well‑rounded education for students from preschool through 12th grade. We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness. Through our individualized approach to instruction, thanks to our small student‑teacher ratio, students are encouraged to leverage their personal strengths and passions as they develop their language and academic knowledge.

We are looking for a part‑time Pre‑K3 Teacher to join our Japanese School for the Saturday Program. The ideal candidate possesses a balance of high support, growth mindset, and innate joy of working with students. This role will start as soon as possible and will run from 8 am – 4 pm on Saturdays (with a 30‑minute break) reporting into the Japanese Saturday School Director.

• Plan and teach a challenging course of study in a developmentally‑appropriate manner, with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and the effective use of assessments
• Create an inclusive and positive classroom environment to promote learning
• Develop and maintain outstanding communication with parents via individualized emails, newsletters or blogs
• Efficiently share evaluations, grades, and homework assignments with parents
• Actively engage students in learning by creating a student‑centered classroom
• Use technology in class preparation and/or instruction, while not relying solely on it
• Model intellectual curiosity and maintain open‑mindedness about different cultures
• Use positive reinforcement, manage discipline and conflict resolution
• Conduct classes with integrity, and model appropriate behavior for students
• Evaluate classwork and assessments regularly in a fair and equitable manner
• Effectively report any student‑related concerns and seek support from supervisor or designee
• Actively supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trip, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge of curriculum and instructional methods
• Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development
• Share talents and work in partnership with team members on scheduling and planning
• Actively participate in grade‑level and faculty meetings
• Be a positive and contributing member of the school community

• Three years of experience teaching in preschool required
• Japanese fluency required
• Valid kindergarten or nursery teacher license in Japan
• Ability to create a warm, caring and safe environment for children
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Responsibility, patience, and enthusiasm for early childhood education
• Preferred candidate will have a current U.S. work visa, if applicable

This role is paid at $35.50 per hour.