(Cover image: Vice principal Ms. Teresa taking the game to the next level.)

Calling Creative Educators

Teach what you love using English, on a subtropical resort island with easy access to Kobe and Osaka, and forge your own career path.
You are a skilled educator with lots of creative energy? Our team works together closely to transform their ideas into the best possible learning experience for our kids. Join them as they evolve the curriculum towards a more learner-focused, inquiry-based approach.

(High-energy, global work environment ◎ + Visa/health/career support ◎ + Company housing ◎ + Resort island ◎)

About Pasona Group 

Based on our guiding principle of Providing Solutions to Society’s Problems, Pasona Group is dedicated to creating innovative, human-centered social infrastructures.

Join our Vibrant International Community on Awaji Island

About Awaji Island International School (AIIS)

• Growing rapidly (2020: 5 students, 2023: 70 students, 2025: ???)
• Pre- and afterschool programs (lessons from phonics to programming and karate)
• In the process of adopting a more learner-focused, inquiry-based approach

Meet the Team

Join our international team. Currently, 9 teachers from 5 countries in their late 20s to early 50s are working with the broader community to help our little ones learn.

About the Position

• Teach English through play & STEAM
• Create engaging learning activities for preschoolers (ages 3-5)
• Mentoring and on-the-job training provided as needed
• Contribute to planning and evolving the curriculum towards a more learner-focused, inquiry-based approach
• Help to plan, organize, and run school events
  ※School events may be held on weekend days. Compensatory days off provided.
• Working hours: 7.5 hours + 1-hour lunch break, Monday to Friday
  ※Preschool hours: 9:00-15:15

Career Opportunities

• Excel as an educator and become a permanent employee (seishain)
• Leadership positions to become available as the school grows

Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary: 240,000-300,000 yen/month (based on experience)
• Bi-annual bonus payments
  ⇒ Initial salary between 3.0 - 3.8 million yen/year, expected to increase to 4.3 - 4.7 yen/year upon achieving a permanent (seishain) position.
• Company housing available (50% rent assistance provided)
• Overtime paid in 15 min increments
• Full social insurance (health insurance, unemployment insurance, pension, workers' accident compensation insurance)
• Employee meals and employee discounts at resort facilities
• Visa support, registered nurses on site, Global HR, career counseling

Requirements

Your Profile

• You love working with children
• You have a proven track record of empowering young learners in Japan
• You are constantly on the lookout for ways to improve the learning experience

Technicalities

• English: Native level
• Must have a B.A./B.Sc./B.Ed./equivalent, or higher
• Must have a valid work visa suitable for this position

Life on Awaji Island

In September 2020, Pasona Group began relocating part of its corporate headquarters from Tokyo to Awaji Island, just off the coast of Kobe, to create a sustainable model for Regional Revitalization by reversing population decline.

• Resort life—live and work surrounded by beautiful nature, and enjoy delicious food
• Easy access to the urban centers of Kobe and Osaka
• Free company shuttle buses, Toyota “closed loop” carshare system, and subsidized car leases

Company Housing (example images)

How to apply

• (required) Your CV (English and, if available, Japanese)

Application process

All applications will be considered chronologically as they come in.
Steps  
①Screening interview (online) ▶ ②Interview with the hiring managers at AIIS (online or in person) ▶ ③Demo lesson (in person) ▶ ④Executive interview ▶ ☆Job offer

Thank you for your interest and the time you spend on your application.

We look forward to getting to know you!