THE FRENCH-JAPANESE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TOKYO

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THE FRENCH-JAPANESE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IS RECRUITING

RECRUITMENT 2023 & 2024


JOIN TOKYO'S MOST GLOBAL FRENCH-ENGLISH-JAPANESE SCHOOL!


The employment contracts offered by EIFJ Tokyo respect Japanese law and are all submitted to the supervisors of the school, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Kita-ku Municipality.

Part-time contracts cover from a few hours to 29.5 hours of weekly work.


From 30 hours of weekly work, the employer in Japan has the obligation to offer a full-time contract (up to 40 hours per week), with Japanese pension system. This type of contract is also offered under certain conditions by EIFJ Tokyo.


Income tax is calculated based the salary, please refer to this table. As an example, a monthly salary of 300,000 yen induces an income tax of 3,000 to 8,000 yen depending on the family situation, that is to say an average tax rate of 2% the first year.


All EIFJ Tokyo staff members' children can study at EIFJ free of charge, annual tuition fees being offered.


Welcome to students and Working Holiday Visa holders! We recommend that applicants reside near both campuses to facilitate your recruitment due to the high cost of transportation in Tokyo and the convenience of residing near your work place. Some share-houses are available around Akabane, Motohasunuma, Jujo and other train stations.

2024 & 2025 RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN


  • Native English licensed preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers, IB certification and experience a plus
  • Certified French teachers
  • Primary school head
  • Certified Japanese teachers : hoikushi, yochien, elementary and/or middle school
  • Bilingual Japanese-English and/or French management assistant
  • Nursery (1 to 3 year olds) director & teacher
  • Chief Operating Officer : native Japanese or excellent Japanese language skills a must


ENGLISH OR JAPANESE LANGUAGE HOMEROOM TEACHERS 2024 & 2025


The International French-Japanese School of Tokyo is looking for additional teachers in preschool-kindergarten (3 to 6 year olds), elementary (6 to 11 year olds), middle school (from 11 year olds), and nursery (1 to 3 year olds), 


THE SCHOOL

The International French-Japanese School of Tokyo, a two-campus school with 250 places for students from nursery to junior high school, is looking for additional school teachers for the 2024 & 2025 school year. Team of 44 people: teachers, education professionals, assistants and extracurricular activity leaders. AEFE and IB accreditations' goals. Positions offered are based on Japanese law. Visa sponsorship is possible. 29,5h hours per week contract (24 hours teaching, 5,5 hours of statutory service obligations), Monday to Friday), or full-time 35 to 40 hours/week with pension and health insurance.


ACCEPTED APPLICATIONS

Certified teachers, retirees.


SKILLS REQUIRED

Homeroom teaching experience in preschool-kindergarten and/or elementary school / middle school; knowledge of the French education system (training available), of the International Baccalaureate framework (IB certification a plus). Ability to work in a bilingual or trilingual school environment. Ability to differentiate teaching to a various public. Knowledge of French (or French/English for Japanese applicants) is not required but is a plus.


HUMAN QUALITIES REQUIRED 

Organizational and interpersonal skills; adaptability and benevolence; flexibility and ability to work as part of a team; ability to listen and teach; open-mindedness; ability to work collaboratively. The school team is made up of one-third French, one-third Japanese and one-third English speakers.


MISSION

The teacher may take charge of a preschool-kindergarten and/or elementary / middle school class, alternating with a French or Japanese or English teacher, for a total of 24 hours of teaching per week, and carry out statutory service obligations and other missions. Preparation of lessons, implementation of projects, etc., in compliance with current French curriculum in an IB framework.


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary grid according to qualifications and experience. Transportation is covered. Paid leave according to experience and duration of the collaboration. Pension & health insurance for full-time colleagues.


POSITIONS REGULARLY OFFERED


PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL


  • French, Japanese and / or English speakers for assistance duties, educational childcare, students' supervision
  • Primary school head
  • ESL certified and/or licensed homeroom teachers & English native / near native (preferably licensed with IB experience) Primary School teachers
  • Certified French teachers
  • Certified Japanese teachers


NURSERY


  • French native/near native childcare workers
  • Japanese childcare workers
  • English native / near native childcare workers


EXTRACURRICULAR


  • Music school: additional recruitments of extracurricular activity leaders for piano, violin, guitar and / or ukulele, acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica, flute, clarinet, drums, saxophone, etc.
  • Art school: art teachers or passionate in plastic arts, comics / manga, sculpture, pottery, ceramics, design, modeling, watercolor, art history, etc. ; organization of regular exhibitions in school and after school programs
  • Hexagon FC and Hexagon MultiSport: additional recruitments of professional or amateur coaches (Japanese, French-speaking, English-speaking or bilingual / trilingual) of football, fencing, karate, basketball, and any other sport.
  • Science Lab: recruitment of leaders in charge of extracurricular activities and homework assistance in mathematics, physics, chemistry, life sciences, astronomy etc.; laboratory management, organization of scientific experiments in the school and extracurricular programs.
  • Cooking school: recruitment of chefs or passionate cooks for activities on Saturdays and / or Sundays, in Japanese, French, and / or English. Sweet and salty specialties from Europe and Asia.
  • Language School for adults: teachers of French, English, Japanese, Mandarin, German, Spanish, Korean.


ADMINISTRATION


  • School nurse
  • Interns and volunteers
  • Secretary in English, French, Japanese, or bilingual/trilingual
  • fje-formation.org is recruiting
  • fje-cultureaffaires.org is recruiting


SCHOOL BUS


  • School bus attendants : attendants can use the co-working space and the assistants' room during the day if needed (free internet access, equipped kitchen etc.). The working times allow them to go to their school if they study or their possible other work in between morning & evening bus services.
  • 12-seats school bus (ordinary license) or private vehicles drivers: three new routes


INTERNSHIPS


  • Since 2019, EIFJ has been offering interns the opportunity to observe classes and a school in operation, and to be trained, supervised by experienced teachers and by the management. The high demand for agreements from schools and companies every year confirms the quality of our support. A Japanese contract can also be signed between the school and the intern, and the existence of the internship, which is legal in Japan, is reported to the Japanese supervisory authorities. 


  • EIFJ also offers internships to students of English, communication, human resources, marketing, IT, foreign languages, history, etc.


  • Schedules and assignments are clearly stipulated in the agreements, and any changes are subject to agreement between the intern and the school. Unfortunately, EIFJ is not currently in a position to compensate its interns, but successful internships may lead to future recruitment, creating a pool for the future. 


  • Possible internship periods are two to three months (September to December, January to June, June to August), or 3 to 6 months.


  • Between 2022 and 2024, EIFJ welcomed interns from a variety of institutions, some of whom have decided to return as interns and apply for the school's job offers:

INSPE Clermont-Ferrand, France (teacher training)

INSPE Lille, France (teacher training)

Université Jean Moulin, Lyon, France (foreign languages)

Université Lumière, Lyon, France (French as a foreign language)

Taisho University, Tokyo, Japan (education)

University of Toulouse, France (teaching profession)

University of Valenciennes, France (international business)

Cegep Champlain St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada (business)

St John's College, University of Cambridge, UK (foreign languages)

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

Rikkyo University, Tokyo, Japan (English and French literature)

Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan (international business)

University of Montpellier, France (French as a foreign language)

ISAE - SUPAERO, Toulouse, France (Engineering)

Institut Catholique de Paris, France (Geography)

EIGSI Engineering School, La Rochelle, France (Engineering)


HIRE PLANNER LINK : https://www.hireplanner.com/en/frontend/companies/Golden-M-Group-LLC

Please apply directly by email to:

chefdetablissement @ eifj.org, for the attention of Mr. Antoine Cutanda, Head of School


copy to:

direction @ eifj.org, for the attention of Mr. Fabien E. Levet, Founder and General Manager 


Documents to attach:


- Cover letter

- A curriculum vitae with a recent photo (Resume)

- Copy of diplomas

- All certificates and letters of recommendation, if any


Interviews through zoom. Thank you very much. All emails are well received, only shortlisted candidates are contacted back.

Xmas Party of EIFJ Team - December 2023 !

List of Services

Former colleagues and interns commenting about their work & internship

Master in Physical Education, teaching work, Primary School & Middle School, 2022-2023


It has been a pleasure to work in your institution, I have learned a lot and enjoyed it. If the opportunity arises, I would like to return to work with you in the future.


Teaching license, Nursery, 2022-2023


Thank you very much for all the guidance, support and help you had given to me in those years of work in your company.


BA in Technology, assistance work, 2023


Thank you very much for this experience, I really enjoyed working in this school, I learned a lot and I hope to be able to come back and work there when I come back to Japan!


BA in Geography, internship in Summer 2023


The working environment is good, the colleagues are really pleasant and helpful, there's plenty of equipment on hand to carry out activities and the premises are pleasant. I think that at the end of this internship, my skills, both in carrying out activities and managing students, have improved, as has my language level, both in English and especially in Japanese, where the fact of conversing daily with my Japanese colleagues and students has enabled me to improve enormously. This internship gave me an excellent insight into kindergarten teaching abroad and in Japan in particular, and enabled me to reinforce what I already knew about the education system, especially in kindergarten, improve my language skills, student management and also give me a glimpse of real day-to-day life in Japan. All this helped me in my future professional project, which is to work in secondary or university education in Japan. A very good professional experience.


Master in Engineering, internship in Summer 2023


I'd like to thank you for welcoming me to your school, where I was able to discover Japanese culture with the students, giving me a wonderful experience.


BA in English & Japanese, internship in Winter 2023


I've grown from my internship at your school. I was able to experience taking co-charge of classes and expressing myself in front of them, proposing and carrying out activities adapted to each student. I liked working with students and the team. It also confirmed my desire to work with children at your school, which promotes cultural diversity,


Master in French as Second Language, internship in Winter 2023


Thank you for allowing me to do my internship at EIFJ, thank you for your daily help. I wish you, the students, the teachers and the school all the best.

Student in accounting and management, Cegep Champlain St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada:


My employment with Mr. Levet was warm and well structured. We were quickly able to establish the goals and expectations of the internship and I immediately felt listened. My time at school allowed me to meet many dedicated professionals from around the world who were always ready to talk to me about Japan and their home country. My tasks were very varied (accounting, documents' drafting, English tutoring), and I felt encouraged every day, notably to put together a record of all my activities during the internship, so I could easily keep track of my work that will definitely help me grow professionally. I am totally satisfied with my choice of having worked at the French-Japanese International School. Highly recommended!

Célia, student in BTS International Business in Douai, Northern France, holder of the BAFA in schools


Student in BTS International Business in Douai, Northern France, holder of the BAFA in schools two months. This period allowed me to gain professional experience since I have been able to work in different areas such as Human Resources, Marketing Clients Canvassing, and childcare, which allowed me to complete my professional achievements for a future examination and give me a big boost in the choice of my studies as well as my future job because I could figure out my preferences through the assignments that I was given. I really enjoyed this internship since I cooperated with a friendly team but also caring about me and always ready to help me if necessary. From the first day, I felt comfortable in the environment of Golden M Group LLC which has a modern school and where children enjoy coming each morning. The plus for me was the rooftop garden & patio, which was very well arranged by the owners for children but also a great place where I could work, outside or in the patio where wifi is available. My work for the French-Japanese International School was therefore a very good experience thanks to Mr. Levet as well as to the company’s staff and the children always joyful.

BA Japanese Studies, St John’s College, University of Cambridge, UK:


I want to express how very grateful I am that Mr Levet gave me the chance to participate in the amazing journey that is the growth of their wonderful school. I have had an absolutely spectacular time, not only teaching and playing with the children, watching their skills and confidence grow, but working alongside such inspiring, hard-working and motivated individuals such as Mr Levet. I could become part of an amazing team and contribute to a dream that is so worthwhile and necessary for all those families out there that want to open their children's minds and hearts to the world, not just Japan.

For teaching me patience, optimism, and how to work tirelessly in the service of others, I am eternally grateful to them. Thank you very much!

Master in Applied Mathematics & Engineering, Polytech Lyon, BA in General Mathematics, Aix-Marseille University, France:


I did an internship at Golden M Group LLC – the French-Japanese International School for a period of two months. This opportunity helped me to open my field of possibilities, to gain professional experience in many differents fields connected or not with my studies, but connected for sure with my future working life. I did some work in Human Ressources, events planification and science tutoring for example. It was a really good feeling to be part of this adventure, also I really enjoyed this internship since I cooperated with a friendly team but mostly with pupils, that you can just enjoy working with. I felt comfortable in the environment of Golden M Group LLC which has a modern school project, vision and where children enjoy coming every morning. My work for the French-Japanese International School was therefore a very good experience in Japan, thanks to Mr. Levet as well as to the company’s staff. or a period of two months between october and december 2019. This opportunity helped me to open my field of possibilities, to gain professional experience in many differents fields linked or not with my studies, but linked for sure with my future working life. I did some work in Human ressources, events planification and science tutoring for example. It was a really good feeling to be part of this adventure, also I really enjoyed this internship since I cooperated with a friendly team but mostly with kids, that you can just enjoy working with. I felt comfortable in the environment of Golden M Group LLC which has a modern school project, vision and where children enjoy coming each morning. My work for the French-Japanese International School was therefore a very good experience in Japan, thanks to Mr. Levet as well as to the company’s staff. 
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