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About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Preschool Teacher to join our team and teach in English in our Japanese-English program for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate possesses a balance of high support, growth mindset, and innate joy of working with students.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach a challenging course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner, with an emphasis on differentiating instruction and the effective use of assessments.
• Develop and maintain outstanding communication with parents via individualized emails, newsletters, or blogs.
• Actively engage students in learning by creating a student-centered classroom.
• Use technology in class preparation and/or instruction, while not relying solely on it.
• Model intellectual curiosity and maintain open-mindedness about different cultures.
• Use positive reinforcement, manage discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct classes with integrity and model appropriate behavior for students.
• Evaluate classwork and assessments regularly in a fair and equitable manner.
• Actively supervise students in other roles such as recess, lunch, field trip, etc.
• Maintain current knowledge of curriculum and instructional methods.
• Pursue relevant opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Share talents and work in partnership with team members on scheduling and planning.
• Actively participate in grade-level and faculty meetings.
• Be a positive and contributing member of the school community.

Requirements

• Five years of experience teaching in Lower School
• Certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from NYS required
• Ability to create a class environment in which students feel safe
• Strong sense of personal accountability and passion for raising the bar with students and challenging them to learn at a high level
• Preferred candidate will have a current U.S. work visa, if applicable

Work Type

• Full-Time

Experience Level

• Five years of experience teaching in Lower School

Education Level

• Certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from NYS

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000 - $80,000

Benefits

• Private medical premium partially covered (80%)
• Tuition rebate for teachers' children (50%)
• Dental
• Vision
• Commuting benefits
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• 401K retirement plan

About the Company

• Kennedy International School provides a bilingual, well-rounded education for its students from preschool through 12th grade.
• We pride ourselves on the strength of our faculty, the diversity of our student body, and our cultural richness.
• Through our individualized approach to instruction, thanks to our small student-teacher ratio, students are encouraged to leverage their personal strengths and passions as they develop their language and academic knowledge.