Primary Homeroom Teacher – Tokyo, Japan – $3,740–$4,810 p/m (¥583,000–¥750,000) + Visa Sponsorship – April 2027
XPTeach | Salesian International School
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Salesian International School, Tokyo - Primary Homeroom Teacher XPTeach is recruiting on behalf of Salesian International School, a Catholic school in Akabane, northern Tokyo. In April 2026 the school launched an International Class where almost every subject is taught in English, and it's now hiring an experienced primary teacher to start on 1 April 2027. The role Homeroom teacher for Year 1 or 2 (ages 6-8), with 25-35 bilingual and English-speaking students Teach English, Maths, Life Skills (introductory social studies and science) and Art, following the Japanese national curriculum Run a collaborative classroom with flexible seating and project-based STEAM lessons Build English literacy...
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Living costs in Tokyo
120k to 200k JPY per month for a small apartment outside the absolute center.
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Instructor visa or Specialist in Humanities visa. Bachelor's required.
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Not to teach. Daily life in major cities works fine without it. Smaller towns are harder without basic Japanese.
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XPTeach | Salesian International School
Primary Homeroom Teacher – Tokyo, Japan – $3,740–$4,810 p/m (¥583,000–¥750,000) + Visa Sponsorship – April 2027
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