Job Description:
International School of English (ISE), a well-respected language school with 29 years of serving the Yokohama community, is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic ESL teacher already located in Japan to join our supportive and collaborative team. We value educators who are passionate about making a positive impact on students of all ages and abilities. Our two welcoming schools are conveniently located in the pleasant Yokohama suburbs of Aobadai and Tama Plaza stations, both just 30 minutes from Tokyo and Central Yokohama via the Denentoshi express line.
About the Role:
As an ESL teacher at ISE, you will play a vital role in fostering our students' English language development. Your responsibilities will include:
- Guiding a diverse group of learners, from young children (K-12) to adults, including those returning from overseas and students in English immersion programs.
- Crafting and delivering engaging, student-centered lessons that encourage independent expression through activities like phonics, storytelling, role-play, and interactive games.
- Comfortably facilitating academic English lessons in subjects such as History, Science, Social Studies, and Literature.
- Skillfully adapting your teaching style to suit different age groups and learning needs, including business English.
- Empowering students to succeed in standardized tests like TOEFL, SAT’s, ACT’s, IELTS, EIKEN, and TOEIC.
- Building positive relationships with students and creating a dynamic, encouraging learning environment where everyone can thrive.
- Collaborating closely with fellow educators and school management on student progress, lesson planning, curriculum development, material selection, and student assessments.
- Participating in team meetings and professional development opportunities.
- Tracking student progress and providing constructive feedback.
- Supporting students in developing their writing skills for academic essays and projects.
