Opportunities

Yoyogi International School is seeking creative, caring and compassionate teachers to join our staff in Shibuya, Tokyo. We are an IB PYP School with a Project Based Learning middle school. We are a small boutique school in a special location where one person can make a significant impact. Our resources are community based and world class standard.

Our teachers foster a love of learning by encouraging children to be curious, confident and compassionate. Our team works together to creates a rigorous student-focused programme with opportunity for teacher and student agency.

Immediate Hire

Japanese teacher (JAL) : for 2026-2027 school year

We seek a dedicated Japanese teacher (JAL) for a Schoolwide Grade K-8 position to inspire and guide our international students on their language learning journey. Deliver engaging language lessons that integrate Japanese culture, including Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji.
Please see below for the base requirements of this position:

BA or MA with teaching training / experience
Japanese speaker (first language level)
international school teaching experience
good classroom management practices
curriculum planning and design skills

Immediate Hire

Middle School Humanities Teacher – Please see the details of this position here.

Please send your resume (with your photo) and cover letter to hire@yoyogi-is.com by email. We will contact those who proceed to the next stage.