▼業務内容(ぎょうむないよう)
As an i Kids Star teacher, your primary role is to provide childcare within a bilingual kindergarten setting.

You will work alongside a Japanese homeroom teacher and, depending on the grade, additional staff to support up to 32 children aged two to six. Our schools emphasize both Japanese and English language and culture, with a curriculum built on three pillars: English, Japanese, and Physical Education.

Your responsibilities include teaching life skills and academic subjects in English (reading, writing, math, and language development), leading creative activities, indoor/outdoor play, and songs, as well as supporting Japanese language and physical education classes. You are expected to ensure students achieve their English learning goals in a safe, engaging environment where they can thrive.

【Primary responsibilities】
• Teach classes conducted in English in alignment with the curriculum.
• Assist with lessons and activities conducted in Japanese.
• Actively interact with students throughout the day.
• Collaborate effectively with both Japanese and English-speaking staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Model and promote friendly, enthusiastic, and professional behavior to create a positive learning environment.
• Teach and reinforce proper manners and basic life skills.
• Plan and prepare materials for classes using the provided curriculum and lesson plans.
• Support students with toilet training.
• Participate in physical education classes and outdoor play.
• Prepare for and participate in school events, such as field trips, open school days, sports days, and seasonal Japanese and western events.
• Provide feedback for parents, including writing individual student weekly comments and preparing report cards twice per year.
• Perform daily cleaning of the classroom and school as part of shared staff responsibilities.
• Support the smooth operation of extended childcare in the mornings or evenings and/or extracurricular programs as part of shared staff responsibilities on a weekly basis (paid overtime).

▼給料(きゅうりょう)
Annual salary: 3,360,000 yen (This figure is an estimate that includes bonuses)

• Thorough paid Initial training
• Paid overtime may be required, depending on school needs or special events
• Transportation reimbursement: For public transportation, the maximum per month is 50,000yen; for private vehicles, the maximum per month is 19,800yen
• Relocation allowance can be considered
• Bonuses in July and December, depending on business performance

* Please note that some contract details can vary between directly managed and franchise schools.

▼契約期間(けいやくきかん)
Fixed-term contract (renewal available)

▼勤務日数(きんむにっすう)・時間(じかん)
• Monday to Friday
• Eight hours of work with a one-hour break (a total commitment of nine hours). A typical shift is from 8:30 to 17:30
• Several event days take place throughout the year and may occur on weekends or national holidays

▼時間外労働(じかんがいろうどう)
Paid overtime may be required, depending on school needs or special events

▼休日(きゅうじつ)・休暇(きゅうか)
• Regularly on weekends
• Ten paid days of leave per year (after six months of employment), in addition to national holidays
• Company holidays typically align with the three major Japanese holiday periods:
　• Golden Week
　• Obon Week
　• End of Year/New Year

▼はたらく場所(ばしょ)
i Kids Star Utsunomiya

Address:
3-1-3 Higashiyadokyo, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture 321-0953

Access:
8-minute walk from JR Utsunomiya Station

▼加入保険(かにゅうほけん)
Social security and health insurance provided

▼福利厚生等(ふくりこうせいとう)
Visa sponsorship and renewal support available

▼受動喫煙防止措置(じゅどうきつえんぼうしそち)
Smoking is prohibited in the surrounding school area.

▼その他(た)コメント
* Please include the following information in your cover letter:
・Available starting date
・Preferred location(s)
・Closest train station to home (if living in Japan)
・Availability for an online interview during the next two weeks (in Japan Standard Time)

** Interviews are typically conducted Monday–Friday, between 10:00 and 18:00 JST. **
We accept only one application per candidate within six months. If you are interested in multiple positions with YARUKI Switch Group brands or would like to be considered for all open roles, please indicate this in your application. Submitting multiple applications will not increase your chances and may delay processing.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.