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.

Japanese teacher (Kokugo) : Schoolwide Grade K-8

We seek a dedicated Japanese teacher (Kokugo) for a Schoolwide Grade K-8 position.

Please see below for the base requirements of this position:

BA or MA with teaching training/ experience
Native Japanese speaker
Teaching license (Japanese elementary school, or Kokugo at Junior / Middle school)
international school teaching experience
good classroom management practices
curriculum planning and design skills

If you wish to apply, please send your resume with your photo and cover letter to hire@yoyogi-is.com. We may only contact selected candidates.

Opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year will be coming soon.