(Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan) Homeroom Teacher (VIA Global Community Fellowship) with Futaba Elementary School (supported by VIA Programs)

[Ryan Hata]

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Thanks to Melissa Golden (Hokkaido, 2007-2012) for passing along the following job opening.

Job Position: Homeroom Teacher (VIA Global Community Fellowship)
Organization: Futaba Elementary School (supported by VIA Programs)
Salary/Hourly Rate: 300,000 JPY/month
Where: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka, Japan
Visa Sponsorship: Yes

Description:
VIA (viaprograms.org) is currently accepting applications for our 1-year Global Community Fellowships in Asia. We offer placements with educational and community-based organizations in Thailand, Indonesia, and we are excited to announce a new post at Futaba Elementary School in Fukuoka, Japan.

ABOUT GCF: The Global Community Fellowship is a 13+ month program for recent university graduates and starting as well as experienced professionals. Fellows work at NGOs, schools, universities, and social enterprises across Asia to support community development, capacity-building, and education. By working directly with communities, Fellows get hands-on experience learning how organizations in Asia are using creative and innovative methods to address critical social challenges.

GCF POST: FUTABA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Futaba Elementary School is seeking an enthusiastic, creative teacher to join their established and successful Global Communication Course as a Homeroom Teacher. Homeroom teachers in Japan are responsible for caring for students’ overall academic and social development. In addition to teaching the subject classes of math, science, home economics, physical education, and English, Homeroom Teachers also guide students in social-emotional learning such as: how to greet others with respect, how to treat friends with kindness, how to behave appropriately in a school setting, and how to keep the classroom clean.

Please note: This position requires a full teaching license (elementary preferred, but not essential). Online licenses / certifications and substitute certifications are not acceptable.

Apply at: https://viaprograms.org/programs/global-community-fellowship/

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