Employment Opportunities at OYIS

OYIS is a co-educational school from Preschool to Grade 6 which provides for the educational needs of students, supported by their families, who have a demonstrated need for an English-based, international education. The school has been fully Accredited (PK-6) by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and is the only accredited international school based in Osaka City. OYIS is also a candidate school for the Primary Years Program. The school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy - a commitment to high quality , challenging, and international education that OYIS believes is important for our students.

We accept applications from suitably qualified, certified, experienced and motivated teaching professionals who have a desire to work in a stimulating, rewarding environment. OYIS offers a remuneration package that is competitive and based on experience.

Current Vacancies:

Please note that we will only accept resumes from candidates who have degrees in education and are certified to teach in their home country. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

OYIS anticipates openings in the following areas for the 2010-2011 school year:

• PE Teacher (Preschool to Grade 6)

The following are the major selection criteria:

• Relevant qualifications and experience, preferably in an international setting
• Knowledgeable about curricular area of expertise, assessment and current best practices in teaching methodology and classroom management
• Training and experience in the IB PYP
• Committed to the core values of the YMCA in general and OYIS in particular
• Experienced in teaching in an ESL setting
• Flexible, professional, hands-on team player who possesses a sense of humour
• Willing to be actively involved in an extra-curricular program
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Substitute Teachers

Please feel free to contact us at the address given below.

Osaka YMCA International School
1-2-2-800, Benten Minato-Ku
Osaka JAPAN 552-0007

Phone: +81 (0)6 4395 1002
Fax: +81 (0)6 4395 1004
E-mail: employment@oyis.org

You may also visit our Contact page for more detailed location information.

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