ES/MS Japanese Teacher

G E N E R A L  D E S C R I P T I O N

RIS seeks an enthusiastic and engaging Elementary/Middle School Japanese teacher for our Elementary and Middle School programs who will lead, inspire, and promote student learning. Specifically, this role will primarily teach Middle School Japanese lessons covering beginner and intermediate-level classes, as well as Grade 5 Exploratory Japanese.

The applicant should be an experienced, certified teacher currently working at the upper Elementary or Middle School levels. Additionally, the candidate should be knowledgeable about subject-area content, best practices in an inquiry-based approach, differentiation, and assessment for student learning. The applicant should have experience with collaborative curriculum designs and be well-versed in unit development using backward planning. The applicant will collaborate regularly with department team members, subject teachers, and school leaders to ensure that instruction meets the needs of each student.

RIS values educators who create inclusive classrooms where all students feel safe, respected, and engaged. By modeling reflection, collaboration, and compassion, the ELD teacher will empower students to see themselves as capable, confident learners who contribute meaningfully to their school and the wider world.

RIS is committed to child safeguarding and expects all faculty members to uphold this commitment by adhering to the school’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

N E C E S S A R Y  S K I L L S &  E X P E R I E N C E

• Enthusiasm for engaging upper Elementary and Middle School learners

• Experience and certification for teaching Japanese language and culture at the upper Elementary or Middle School level

• Proven track record of success in advancing students’ proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Japanese

• Plan and deliver high-quality Japanese language lessons aligned with curriculum standards (ACTFL framework)

• Use a variety of instructional strategies to support language acquisition and cultural understanding

• Contribute to the school community through assemblies and school traditions, such as the Japanese Festival

• Best practices in:

• Inquiry-based approaches

• Differentiation for all learners

• Assessment for student learning

• Proven ability to develop and deliver successful academic programs

• Participation in current and relevant professional development

• Ability to ensure instruction meets the needs of all students through data-informed decisions

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders

• Experience in collaborative curriculum design and backward planning

• Collaborative Meetings

• Department team members

• Grade-level teachers

• Elementary and Middle School leaders

• Experience using technology tools in teaching

• Proven ability to work in a multicultural environment

• Possession of a growth mindset and a positive attitude

• Foster positive behavior and belonging by establishing a supportive ensemble culture where every student has a valued role

• Model and uphold RIS’s professional expectations, including its commitment to child safeguarding

Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s &  r e q u i r e m e n t s

• Current Elementary or Middle School license or certification for teaching Japanese

• At least two years of experience teaching and working at an accredited Secondary School

• Bachelor’s degree in Japanese, Japanese Language Education, World Languages, or a related field

• Master's in Japanese, Japanese Language Education, World Languages, or a related field

• Proficiency in Japanese (native or near-native fluency)