Join an innovative bilingual education project and help shape the future of elementary education in Japan.

Seibu Gakuen Bunri is a private Japanese school building a new bilingual education model in the Greater Tokyo area and seeking like-minded professionals who share our vision to join the Elementary School for the start of the new school year, in April 2027.

The initiative is led by Principal Pedro Marques, one of the few foreign principals in Japan, who is driving an ambitious bilingual education reform. The bilingual teaching provided means classes are taught in pairs, with Japanese teachers and English-speaking teachers working hand in hand in the classroom, teaching a same subject together.

Desired Candidate

Proficient in English at native/near-native professional level
Bachelor's degree or higher
Expertise in one of the advertised subject areas
Teaching licence preferred but not mandatory
Ability to work collaboratively in a co-teaching environment

Subjects Needed

Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Physical Education
Music
Art

Working Conditions & Benefits

Full-time position
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
Japanese not required but appreciated
On-site teaching Monday to Friday 8:00-16:30 and Saturday 8:00-13:15
Start in April 2027
20 days of annual paid leave
Japan Private School Mutual Aid System
Commuting pass fully covered
Special teaching license sponsorship available (特別免許状)
Visa sponsorship available for qualified candidates

We welcome applications from educators or subject matter experts currently living in Japan as well as candidates overseas who are interested in contributing to the future of bilingual education. Japanese language ability is not required, as teachers work alongside Japanese colleagues in a collaborative co-teaching environment.

Please note that given the amount of applications, only candidates who have passed the initial screening will be contacted.

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