English Teacher (Full-time)
Are you looking for a growth-oriented teaching position?
At Rainbow Bridges, you’ll develop your ability to lead others more effectively, hone your communication and teaching skills, and work on a supportive team that wants to see you succeed. Together we’ll inspire children with a love of learning and prepare them for their futures with real-life communication and thinking skills—all while having fun!
We offer this chance in the form of a full-time teaching position, primarily for children. We’re searching for an engaging person who loves kids, learning, and helping others to learn, and who is open to a long-term commitment to our community and student-centered teaching approach.
What you’ll do
You’ll be a teacher of English for (mostly) children in small classes. You’ll also take part in staff meetings and ongoing professional development sessions as well as events. Furthermore, according to your specific skill set and interests, we offer the opportunity for you contribute to the school in ways beyond classroom teaching, such as with computer skills or abilities in art, music, or other fields.
What you’ll need
If you think you can accomplish the above, we want to hear from you. Realistically, you’ll need the following:
* At least a bachelor’s degree and the ability to learn complex concepts quickly
* Excellent native-level English communication skills to enable you to contribute positively to staff meetings and participate in professional development
* An open mind and a desire to understand new and different ideas, people, and ways of doing things
* Interpersonal skills to understand your diverse students, helping them find their motivation and develop their talents
* A love of children and life to keep your head up through the challenges of teaching and help you inspire young learners
* Japanese proficiency to help you know your students better
* A driver’s license to enable you to travel easily to classes around the city
Position overview
* Position: English Teacher
* Status: Full-time
* Salary: Starts at 230,000-250,000 per month
* Benefits: Health care, pension, flexible annual leave system, optional car
* Trial: 3-6-month trial period
* Start: As soon as possible
* Location: Fukuoka City: Headquarters in Arae, Jounan-ku; class locations may vary
NOTE: Applications for part-time work will also be considered.
Rainbow Bridges English Academy is a foreign-owned and operated English school founded in 2005.
How to apply
Please send your resume with a photograph and a cover letter to Tristan Scholze at tristan (at mark) rainbow-bridges.com.
Candidates who have taken the time to visit our school’s website and explain how they can work within our teaching approach and contribute to our community will likely make a stronger impression.
