THE FRENCH-JAPANESE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IS RECRUITING

RECRUITMENT 2026 & 2027


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


The employment contracts offered by EIFJ Tokyo, private school part of Golden M Group LLC, respect Japanese law and are all submitted to the supervisors of the school, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Kita-ku Municipality, and where necessary to the Immigration Bureau.

Income tax is calculated based on salary, please refer to this table.


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


Welcome to students and others with working permit. We recommend that applicants reside near the campus 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.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE KINDERGARTEN / ELEMENTARY IB HOMEROOM TEACHERS 2026 - 2027


EIFJ, Tokyo’s only English-French-Japanese International School (École Internationale Franco-Japonaise --- www.eifj.org ---), is seeking a Kindergarten / Elementary English Homeroom Teacher, with a preferred start date between April and September 2026.


ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Licensed or certified English homeroom teachers preferred.

Native or near-native level of English.

Valid Japanese work visa required (visa sponsorship possible); priority given to candidates already residing in Japan.


REQUIRED SKILLS

Proven experience teaching in kindergarten, elementary, and/or junior high school.

Familiarity with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, or strong motivation to obtain IB certification.

Ability to design and implement structured lesson plans.

Ability to possibly teach two grades.

Knowledge of French or Japanese is not required.


PERSONAL QUALITIES

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively in a bilingual or trilingual school environment.

Flexibility and adaptability.

Open-mindedness and a collaborative mindset.


ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The homeroom teacher is responsible for a kindergarten or elementary class, with a teaching load of approximately 24 to 26 hours per week, and fulfills statutory service obligations within the framework of the school's curriculum and the IB.

Duties include lesson planning, project development, classroom instruction, and active participation in the school’s educational program, in accordance with the school curriculum.


CONTRACT, COMPENSATION, AND BENEFITS

Part-time position (up to 29.5 hours per week) or full-time position with health insurance and pension (40 hours per week).

Academic year contract from April to March, or September to June/July, one or two academic years.

Salary, paid leave, and benefits are determined according to a salary scale based on experience, degrees, and certifications, and will be detailed during the interview process.

School tuition fees of the child/children, if any, are free of charge.

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APPLICATION

- Please send your e-mail to direction @ eifj.org (Pedagogical Leadership Team) and recruiting @ eifj.org (HR Department)
- Documents in just one PDF file.

- Specify "Application" and the job title in the subject line, and in your cover letter/resume, your visa status (type/expiration), current/future place of residence, and your availability to work; detail your interest in working in Japan, at EIFJ, and your career plans.


Documents to attach (in just one PDF file)

- Cover letter

- A curriculum vitae, with a recent photo (Resume)

- Copy of diplomas

- All certificates and letters of recommendation, if any


Interviews will be conducted virtually or in person at the school. While all applications submitted by email are duly received, individual acknowledgements will not be sent. Please note that only candidates with prior familiarity with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework or holding IB certification will be contacted. Priority consideration will be given to candidates currently residing in Japan with a valid working visa. 


SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS 2026-2027

(all susbtitute positions can evolve towards annual positions in view of academic year 2026-2027)


SPECIALIST TEACHERS 2026-2027

  • Japanese language teacher


MIDDLE SCHOOL


Multi-subject Teacher (English and/or French)

Teaching based on the CNED curriculum (French Ministry–approved lesson plans provided in French & English)


PRIMARY SCHOOL


  • Native/near native English nursery, kindergarten, elementary, preferably licensed and IB certified
  • Certified or not French teachers
  • Certified or not Japanese teachers : hoikushi, yochien, elementary


NURSERY


  • Japanese childcare workers
  • English and/or French 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
  • Chief Operating Officer : native Japanese or excellent Japanese language skills a must


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 internship opportunities that allow interns to observe classes, experience a school in full operation, receive structured training under the supervision of experienced teachers and the school leadership, experience as well internships in HR, marketing, finance sectors. Each year, the high number of requests for internship agreements from schools and companies confirms the quality and seriousness of the support we provide. Where applicable, a Japanese internship contract may be signed between the school and the intern, and the internship, fully legal in Japan, is duly declared to the relevant supervisory authorities.


  • EIFJ also welcomes interns from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including English, French, Japanese, German, Spanish, communication, human resources, marketing, IT, foreign languages, history, and related fields.


  • Internship schedules and assignments are clearly defined in the agreement, and any modification is subject to mutual consent between the intern and the school. While EIFJ is currently unable to offer financial compensation, successful internships may lead to future recruitment opportunities, contributing to the development of a long-term talent pool.


  • Internships may last from two to several months.


  • Between 2019 and 2026, EIFJ welcomed interns from diverse institutions, some of whom chose to return for additional internships and later applied for permanent positions within the school.

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 send your e-mail to direction @ eifj.org (Pedagogical Leadership Team) and recruiting @ eifj.org (HR Department)
- Documents in just one PDF file

- Specify "Application" and the job title in the subject line, and in your cover letter/resume, your visa status (type/expiration), current/future place of residence, and your availability to work; detail your interest in working in Japan, at EIFJ, and your career plans.


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 will be conducted virtually or in-person at school. While all applications submitted via email are duly received, individual acknowledgements will not be sent. Priority consideration will be afforded to candidates currently residing in Japan with valid working visas.

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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. 

*Ecole Internationale Franco-Japonaise is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years

Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that EIFJ believes is important for our students.


**Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.