Summer Program Teacher

Inviting applicants for Summer Program Teachers

Canadian Academy, a top international day and boarding school in Kobe, Japan, seeks enthusiastic teachers for our summer programs for students in K-Grade 8, which will run from mid-June to early August, 2025. Our summer programs offer opportunities for exploration in the arts, athletics, STEM, and more. This year we are also introducing an English as an Additional Language program.

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated teachers to provide engaging and enriching learning experiences for our students; the ideal candidate will be passionate about education, flexible, and committed to fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment for our summer programs students.

We especially wish to hire newly qualified teachers who are looking to develop their skills and experience in a fun, interactive setting while gaining valuable overseas work experience. Teachers who join us from overseas or from outside the Kansai region will be housed in single rooms in one of our newly renovated on-campus dormitories, and have the option to extend their stay by one week at no cost in order to explore the area. Our program runs from June 16 to August 1, 2025; teachers are expected to arrive on June 12 or 13 and to leave no earlier than August 2.

For more information about last year’s offerings, please see the following pages from the CA website:

• Summer Discovery 2024
• Summer Experience 2024

To Apply

Interested applicants are invited to visit https://canacad.bamboohr.com/careers/40 to submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of at least two professional references. The hiring manager is Mr Jan Ryszawy, Director of Summer Programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Development and Delivery:
  • Collaborate with the program coordinator to develop and implement engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with program objectives.
  • Adapt classes to meet the diverse needs and interests of students.
  • Employ a variety of teaching methods and strategies to promote active learning and critical thinking.
• Student Engagement and Support:
  • Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel welcome and respected.
  • Foster a love of learning by providing stimulating and challenging activities.
  • Monitor student progress, offer individualized support, and provide timely feedback.
• Team Collaboration:
  • Work effectively as part of a collaborative team of teachers to share ideas, resources, and best practices.
  • Participate in team meetings and planning sessions to ensure program coherence and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field and/or teaching certification
• Successful experience working with children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for teaching and a commitment to student success
• For EAL program: EAL/ELL teaching experience and/or TEFL certification

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Experience teaching in a summer program or camp setting
• Proficiency in multiple subject areas
• Japanese language proficiency
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds

About Canadian Academy

Canadian Academy is a not-for-profit, secular, gender-inclusive international school located in Kobe, Japan’s seventh largest city. Current enrollment is about 675 from PK-12, including 40 boarding students. CA is accredited by CIS (Council of International Schools) and WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), is an authorized three-programme International Baccalaureate World School, and is a member of TABS (The Association of Boarding Schools).

Our Location

Kobe is a scenic city of about 1.5 million people, nestled between the mountains and the sea. It is part of the larger Keihanshin metropolitan area, which with over 19 million inhabitants is Japan’s second-largest population center. Kobe is known in Japan as a center for excellent dining, design and fashion, traditional festivals, and outdoor pursuits. It was one of the first cities in Japan to open to foreign trade in the late 19th century, and has continued to be one of the most internationally-minded, foreigner-friendly, cosmopolitan cities in the country. Excellent high-speed rail connections make it easy to travel to nearby cities like Osaka (less than 30 minutes by commuter train), Kyoto, and Nara, as well as other destinations throughout Japan.