\*Kumamoto\* August Start, Full-Time Teacher Position for International School (Kindergarten)

\[August Start Full-Time Teacher Position in Kumamoto city] Maple Tree International School is looking for a teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and eager to inspire young learners! We are a Cambridge-certified international school with a unique and innovative curriculum that nurtures children’s English ability, curiosity, and independent thinking skills. Our small class sizes create a warm and supportive environment where teachers can truly connect with students and help them gain the confidence to step into a global future. With a fun, friendly, and cozy atmosphere, our school is not just a place to teach—it’s a place to grow, create, and be part of something meaningful. If you’re ready to bring your energy, creativity, and love for teaching into a school that values your voice and celebrates your growth, we’d love to hear from you! Let’s create something meaningful together—at Maple Tree International School. \[ Position Details ] *School Location: Sadowara, Higashi-Ku, Kumamoto city, Kumamoto *Teaching classes: English-immersion preschool/kindergarten, After school program for International kindergarten graduates *Students' age: 1.6 ~6 years old(Kindergarten), Elementary School students *Work Hours: 8:30-18:00 (60-minutes Lunch break, taken separately from the students) *Work Days: Monday to Friday Starting Date: August, 2026 (Negotiable) Monthly Salary:280,000- 300,000yen (It depends on the work schedule. Details will be explained in the interview. There are opportunities to earn additional income) *Social Insurances and Paid Holidays *Regular Days off: National Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays *G.W. Holidays/ Summer Obon holidays/ Year-end & New Years Holidays *Visa sponsorship available \[ Qualifications ] -Native English speaker(Candidates must be from English speaking countries) -Teaching experience preferably at International preschools/kindergartens, eikaiwa schools -Bachelor's degree in Education or early childhood education, TESOL,or any teaching license and certificate is a plus -Basic PC skills(Word/Excel/Powerpoint, ipads, Mac PCs) -Conversational Japanese skill(Not necessary) *We are looking for passionate, dedicated teachers to join our team! At our school, we believe in creating a nurturing and inspiring environment where both children and teachers can thrive. Ideal candidates; -Truly love working with very young children and enjoy teaching across all age groups -Understand children’s unique characteristics, interests, and learning styles -Have formally studied and understand Early Childhood Education theory. -Understand TEFL/TESOL teaching methods.(Know how to teach ESL children right away) -Be genuinely passionate about teaching and committed to education -Show responsibility, dedication, punctuality, and professionalism in their work -Bring a fun, friendly, and energetic personality to the classroom -Demonstrate patience, kindness, and encouragement with every child -Have a high Emotional Quotient(EQ) and good people skills. -Work collaboratively as a supportive and positive team member -Respect students, parents, colleagues, and staff at all times -Listen to feedback and incorporate these suggestions into your work routines. -Have an understanding of Japanese culture, manners, customs, and work ethics -Be able to design engaging lesson plans and conduct lessons aligned with the school curriculum -Contribute actively to the growth and development of the school community -Already be residing in Japan If you are enthusiastic about early childhood education, eager to inspire young learners, and ready to be part of a supportive and international team, we would love to hear from you! *Hiring Process 1. Interview & Mini demo lesson via Zoom 2. An on-site visit to the school to understand the atmosphere.(If you’re in a neighboring area) Before applying, please review our website as well as o