Faculty
The curriculum for Grades 6 to 12 follows the provincial curriculum for Prince Edward Island, Canada and is enriched with Advanced Placement courses and exams in High School.
Teachers with experience in international education and Canadian education are encouraged to apply. All applicants must have completed an Education degree or equivalent and have a school teaching credential relevant to their subject area.
Physical Education Teacher
CIS Tokyo is looking for an experienced PE teacher to keep our students healthy and fit through our physical education courses. Key responsibilities include:
Delivery of the PEI, Canadian Physical Education curriculum at the junior high and high school level
Commitment to developing the whole child
Manage junior high and high school sports teams together with other coaches
Coordinate with office staff in booking and securing facilities
Continue to foster the growth of CIS Tokyo’s physical education program
Collaboration with the faculty in ongoing school improvement
Junior High and High School Language Arts Teacher
CIS Tokyo is looking for an experienced language arts teacher passionate about literature and fostering a love for reading and writing for our students. Key responsibilities include:
Delivery of the PEI, Canadian Language Arts curriculum at the junior high and high school level (may also include the Advanced Placement curriculum)
Commitment to developing the whole child
Coordinate schoolwide initiatives and assessments relating to Language Arts with other LA teachers.
Continue to foster the growth of CIS Tokyo’s Language Arts program
Collaboration with the faculty in ongoing school improvement
Junior High and High School Social Studies
CIS Tokyo is looking for an experienced social studies teacher to contribute to our commitment to fostering a love of science in our students. Key responsibilities include:
Delivery of the PEI, Canadian science curriculum at the junior high and high school level (may also include the Advanced Placement curriculum)
Commitment to developing the whole child
Flexibility and creativity in conducting laboratory experiments to complement the science curriculum
Participation in schoolwide initiatives relating to the social studies curriculum
Continue to foster the growth of CIS Tokyo’s social studies program
Collaboration with the faculty in ongoing school improvement
Teachers interested in being considered for these possible positions are asked to please submit their resume and cover letter to Mr. Kent MacLeod, CIS Head of School, at:
CIS Tokyo is an accredited International Baccalaureate World School in central Tokyo. Accreditations include WASC, College Board (AP/PSAT/SAT), IB, and Atlantic Canada- Prince Edward Island. The language of instruction is English.
Thank you in advance to those who submit resumes. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kent MacLeod
Head of School
2) 2023-2024 Kindergarten & Elementary Homeroom Teacher Positions
The curriculum in K4 & K5 is the IB PYP and is augmented by additional young learners' curriculum from Canada.
The curriculum for Grades 1 to 5 follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) in tandem with the provincial curriculum for Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Teachers with experience in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program and Canadian education are encouraged to apply. All applicants must have completed an Education degree or equivalent and have a school teaching credential focused on the age group they wish to teach.
Teachers interested in being considered for these possible positions are asked to please submit their resume and cover letter to Mr. Kent MacLeod, CIS Head of School, at:
CIS Tokyo is an accredited International Baccalaureate World School in central Tokyo. Accreditations include WASC, College Board (AP/PSAT/SAT), IB, and Atlantic Canada- Prince Edward Island. The language of instruction is English.
Thank you in advance to those who submit resumes. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Kent MacLeod
Head of School
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Substitute Teachers CIS always has a need for substitute teachers to cover classes while the regular teacher is at a professional development workshop or absent due to illness. If you live in the Tokyo area, have teaching experience, and would like to be placed on the school's substitute teacher list, please contact the principal. You should send a cover letter, a brief resume showing your education and teaching experience, and the names and e-mail contacts of three references.
Kent MacLeod
Head of School
Canadian International School Tokyo
Teachers are required to apply for Canadian teacher certification within the first two months of employment. Thus, all teachers must have completed certified teacher postsecondary training, including a “practicum”, and thus be eligible for certification in Canada. A police background check/vulnerable sector check or equivalent is also required for Canadian teacher certification. Copies of university transcripts and certificates will be required prior to an interview being scheduled. Interviews can be conducted in person or online.
The starting salary for new teachers is competitive with other international schools in Asia. The CIS teacher salary scale recognizes full time teaching experience prior to employment with CIS, and subsequent teaching experience gained while teaching at CIS Tokyo. The salary scale also recognizes teacher qualifications including years of post-secondary education and degrees obtained.
Additional salary bonuses may be available for teachers who, in consultation with school administration, are requested to accept additional curricular and/or administrative responsibilities.
Accommodation, Commuting and Airfare Allowances
A monthly housing allowance is paid to teachers. An annual return airfare is provided for those teachers who initially reside in another country or city. Also an allowance is also provided for daily transportation to and from work.
Working VISA and Accommodation Assistance
The school aids in locating and contracting housing upon entry into Japan. Assistance is also provided for teachers in their application for a Japanese work VISA, as required.
Medical Insurance
Medical insurance is provided through the Japanese National Health plan or a private international health insurance/travel insurance plan. The school will pay 100,000 yen/year towards an international health plan or one half of the Japanese National Health plan premium.
Leave
10 days per school year are provided for sick leave.
Within a school year, teachers are provided with 8-10 professional development and administrative days. Access to “in-school” and external in-service is also provided on a rotating basis for teachers. International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement (College Board of the US) workshops form a significant part of the PD opportunities for teachers. Other PD opportunities in subject areas for junior and senior high are also available.
Leave of Absence without pay may also be approved in consultation with the principal.
Japanese Employment taxes
Canadian teachers are liable for Japanese national and local taxes on income earned in Japan.
Kent MacLeod
Head of School
Canadian International School Tokyo
E-mail: kmacleod@cisjapan.net
