Working With Us
Thank you for your interest in working at Shinagawa International School.
Fostering Excellence in Education
We welcome individuals who are passionate about education and excited to be part of both school and student life. We have an outstanding faculty that provides a safe, caring learning environment that encourages independent thinking, high standards, and a strong sense of community.
We are looking for candidates who love teaching, have experience with students from different backgrounds, and are eager to continue learning and growing professionally. Ideal candidates will have a solid academic background as well as teaching experience that will help support the quality education we provide at SIS.
Application Process
To apply for one of our positions, begin by accessing the Google Form here:
Current Openings
We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate IB PYP/Primary Homeroom Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to elementary/primary school students using the IB PYP curriculum.
Values and Attitudes:
At Shinagawa International School, we value educators who demonstrate the following attitudes:
- Passionate about teaching: A teacher who loves what they do inspires their students to learn more effectively.
- Student-centered approach: A commitment to student-centered learning that fosters curiosity, creativity, critical thinking skills.
- Lifelong learner: A passion for lifelong learning that inspires continuous professional growth.
- Collaborative spirit: A teacher who works well with others fosters teamwork among colleagues which leads to better outcomes for all involved parties. A dedication to fostering positive relationships between all members of our school community.
- Respectful attitude towards diversity: A teacher who respects cultural differences helps create an inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity amongst its members.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field accompanied by a teaching license
- Minimum of three years teaching experience, preferably with primary-aged children
- Strong knowledge of current pedagogical practices, including inquiry-based learning, differentiation, and assessment for learning
- Experience teaching within an International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP framework is preferred
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders
Contact Detail
If you meet these qualifications, have a passion for education, enjoy working with young people from diverse backgrounds, then we encourage you to apply today through the ‘Apply Online’ button above. You may reach out to employment@sistokyo.jp for inquiries.
Due to our continued growth, the school is currently seeking an experienced IB MYP-DP science teacher to join our secondary team. Specialism in integrated science, DP Biology and willingness to teach Environmental Systems and Societies is highly desirable.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality language instruction and learning experiences, while fostering intercultural understanding, communication skills, and a passion for language learning.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education. If it’s in a related field – must have a valid teaching license and accreditation.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching secondary school students.
- Able and experienced in teaching the IB programmes: MYP science and DP Biology and or ESS.
- Ability to teach a diverse range of students and have an inclusive education approach.
- Strong (English) verbal and written communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrates a high level of professional conduct and attitude.
- Have a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices and responses.
Approaches to teaching and learning:
- Understand that our school purpose: mission, vision, values and guiding statements drive all aspects of teaching, learning and wellbeing.
- Ability to work collaboratively and form effective relationships with colleagues by consistently demonstrating the SIS Core Values.
- Through effective implementation of the IB principles and practices, committed to student-centred approaches to learning.
- Able to differentiate teaching and learning practices and tools to meet a diverse needs of students.
- Have a proven ability to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in their students.
- Willing to embrace diversity within our school community.
- Understands and caters for the holistic and diverse needs of our students and the learning community.
- Committed to the ongoing growth and development of oneself and the school community.
- Have a purposeful and meaningful approach to technology use and acquisition of digital citizenship.
Contact Detail
If you meet these qualifications, have a passion for education, enjoy working with young people from diverse backgrounds, then we encourage you to apply today through the ‘Apply Online’ button above. You may reach out to employment@sistokyo.jp for inquiries.
Due to a high volume of applicants, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Due to our continued growth, the school is currently seeking an experienced IB MYP Physical and Health Education (PHE) teacher to join our secondary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality language instruction and learning experiences, while fostering intercultural understanding, communication skills, and a passion for language learning.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education. If it’s in a related field – must have a valid teaching license/accreditation.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching secondary school students.
- Able and experienced in teaching the IB programmes: MYP PHE.
- Ability to teach a diverse range of students and have an inclusive education approach.
- Strong (English) verbal and written communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrates a high level of professional conduct and attitude.
- Have a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices and responses.
Approaches to teaching and learning:
- Understand that our school purpose: mission, vision, values and guiding statements drive all aspects of teaching, learning and wellbeing.
- Ability to work collaboratively and form effective relationships with colleagues by consistently demonstrating the SIS Core Values.
- Through effective implementation of the IB principles and practices, committed to student-centred approaches to learning.
- Able to differentiate teaching and learning practices and tools to meet a diverse needs of students.
- Have a proven ability to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in their students.
- Willing to embrace diversity within our school community.
- Understands and caters for the holistic and diverse needs of our students and the learning community.
- Committed to the ongoing growth and development of oneself and the school community.
- Have a purposeful and meaningful approach to technology use and acquisition of digital citizenship.
Contact Detail
If you meet these qualifications, have a passion for education, enjoy working with young people from diverse backgrounds, then we encourage you to apply today through the ‘Apply Online’ button above. You may reach out to employment@sistokyo.jp for inquiries.
Due to a high volume of applicants, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Values and Attitudes:
At Shinagawa International School, we value educators who demonstrate the following attitudes:
- Passionate about teaching: A teacher who loves what they do inspires their students to learn more effectively.
- Student-centered approach: A teacher who puts student needs first creates a positive learning environment where every student feels valued.
- Lifelong learner: A teacher who continues to learn themselves models lifelong learning for their students.
- Collaborative spirit: A teacher who works well with others fosters teamwork among colleagues which leads to better outcomes for all involved parties.
- Respectful attitude towards diversity: A teacher who respects cultural differences helps create an inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity amongst its members.
Requirements
- Experience working with children, good communication skills, and manner
- Conversational English (Beneficial)
Details
Shinagawa International School (SIS) is seeking School Bus Assistants who ride on a school bus with students in the afternoon. School Bus Assistants are responsible for taking attendance, making sure all students’ safety during their ride, sending them to parents at each bus stop, and contacting parents by phone when necessary.
Work Location: Route 1:
From SIS Tokyo Campus– Shinagawa – Meguro-Shinjuku-Ikebukuro
Work Location: Route 2:
From SIS Tokyo Campus – Odaiba – Ariake – Shinonome – Toyosu – Tatsumi – Shinkiba
Work Location: Route 3:
Shibuya -Aoyama – Akasaka – Hiroo -Shirokane Takanawa –Shibaura –Konan
Hours:
Weekdays : either 16:00-17:30 or 15:00-16:30
(3 or 4 days a week is also possible)
Payment:
3000 yen/one time
Contact Detail
E-mail: employment@sistokyo.jp Please apply with a resume, a recent photo, and a cover letter. Only successful resumes will be contacted by email. Incomplete applications may be considered unsuccessful.
Although selection criteria for specific positions will differ, the following are the base requirements for teaching positions at SIS:
- Min. two years of current teaching experience in the specific grade level or subject area of our vacancy
- Experience working at international schools
- Experience working in a multicultural 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 with and commitment to sponsoring extracurricular and after school programs
At SIS, we offer the following benefits:
- Relocation allowance*
- Assistance with finding housing
- Medical insurance
- Sick leave
- Maternity leave cover
- Subsidized public transportation
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
*Depending on the applicant’s conditions.
SIS is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. As an employee of SIS, you are expected to share this commitment. Ensuring the welfare of our students is a collective responsibility of all staff members, and individuals are required to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the principles of our organization, reflecting our dedication to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for every member of our community.
SIS is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. As an employee of SIS, you are expected to share this commitment. Ensuring the welfare of our students is a collective responsibility of all staff members, and individuals are required to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the principles of our organization, reflecting our dedication to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for every member of our community.
Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.
SIS will request a police background check with the local police authorities for each new employee. All new employees coming from outside Japan are required to provide a police background check from their current country of employment/residence and all of the countries where they have previously worked.
For further details about job openings at SIS, please email employment@sistokyo.jp.
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