KPIS always wants to maintain a strong team of employees who are dedicated to the mission and philosophy of the school. We offer employment opportunities throughout the school year, which operates from late-August until late-June, for homeroom teachers and teacher assistants as well as administrative staff. We usually recruit for the new school year in early spring of the current school year. However, there may be occasions when openings become available within the school year. Interested applicants should carefully read the information below regarding current vacancies, application guidelines and requirements for positions.

Current Vacancies:

• No current vacancies

Application Guidelines:

• Applicant’s application includes: cover letter, resume and one passport-sized photo
• Applicant’s resume must clearly indicate teaching qualifications and experience
• Applicant’s cover letter, resume and passport-sized photo are sent as separate attachments
• Applicant’s attachments must be provided in English
• Applicant’s attachments must be provided in PDF or MS Word format
• Applicant’s full name and desired position must be clearly indicated in the e-mail’s subject header such as Jessica Smith – Homeroom Teacher
• Applicant’s full name and attachment content must be clearly indicated in the attachment title such as Jessica Smith – Cover Letter
• Applicant’s e-mail to the school is addressed only to us and not to multiple recipients
• Applications must be submitted by either postal or electronic mail:
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• Komazawa Park International School
• 2-12-16 Fukasawa
• Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0081
• Japan
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• contact@kpischool.com

Please note that due to the fact that we receive many applications, we are unable to respond personally to all applications. In the event that a suitable position becomes available, we will contact qualified applicants by e-mail with additional details about our application process.

Homeroom Teacher Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Knowledge of teaching methods and child psychology
• A teaching certificate
• A minimum two years of teaching experience
• English fluency
• Commitment to a one-year contract
• Japanese residence or visa
• A successful personal interview with the Director/Principal
• A successful demonstration lesson with assigned class

Teacher Assistant Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
• A minimum two years of teaching experience
• English fluency
• Commitment to a one-year contract
• Japanese residence or visa
• A successful personal interview with the Director/Principal
• A successful trial work day with assigned class

Afternoon Program Teacher Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Knowledge of teaching methods and child psychology
• A teaching certificate
• A minimum two years of teaching experience
• English fluency
• Commitment to a one-year contract
• Japanese residence or visa
• A successful personal interview with the Director/Principal
• A successful demonstration lesson with assigned class

Evening Program Teacher Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Knowledge of teaching methods and child psychology
• A teaching certificate
• A minimum two years of teaching experience
• English fluency
• Commitment to a one-year contract
• Japanese residence or visa
• A successful personal interview with the Director/Principal
• A successful demonstration lesson with assigned class

Substitute Teacher Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
• A minimum two years of teaching experience
• English fluency
• Japanese residence or visa
• A successful personal interview with the Director/Principal
• A successful trial work day with assigned class
• Able to work on short notice

Special note: Available substitute teachers are maintained on our database for only one school year, and teachers should notify us whether or not they would like to continue substituting for the new school year.