Teacher Vacancies for Tamagawa Academy International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes

Tamagawa Academy IB Teaching Positions

MYP and DP Visual Arts Teacher

Position
MYP and DP Visual Arts Teacher
Start Date
April 1st, 2026
Application Deadline
November 1st, 2025

Description of Duties
Introduction Tamagawa Academy IB Programs follows the IB MYP and DP curricula and we are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate MYP and DP Visual Arts Teacher to join our team in April 2026. This full-time position involves teaching students with varying levels of artistic skills and abilities, guiding them through the MYP/DP curriculum, and inspiring a deep understanding and appreciation of visual expression, creative processes, and artistic techniques. Our school seeks a teacher who values inquiry and supports students in becoming critical thinkers who can solve problems independently. The teacher should create a student-centered classroom that is differentiated for diverse learners and fosters each student’s growth and success. Position: MYP and DP Visual Arts Teacher (The position includes being part of a Homeroom team.) Start Date: April 1st, 2026 (This is the start of the school year.) Skills and Qualifications: Must have a valid teaching certification/license from your home country, with a specialization in Visual Arts, obtained through an accredited program that includes a teaching practicum completed in your home country Minimum qualification of a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching Visual Arts at the mid/high school level, with experience in the IB MYP and/or DP highly desirable Strong knowledge and understanding of the IB MYP and DP curriculum for Visual Arts Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, colleagues, and the wider school community Ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to different learning styles Experience using inquiry-based teaching methods Proficiency in using technology to enhance learning and teaching in the classroom Experience working with diverse student populations Advanced proficiency in English (spoken and written) Key Responsibilities: Teach IB MYP Visual Arts to students in G6-10 for the first school year, with a possibility of teaching DP Visual Arts in the future (Our teachers have an average teaching workload of 18 periods per week, 50 minutes per period.) Design, prepare, and deliver lessons and assessments in line with the IB MYP and DP guidelines and standards Provide academic support to students when required Evaluate student progress through both formative and summative assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback Maintain up-to-date records of student progress and achievement and communicate effectively with parents and guardians Foster a classroom environment that encourages inquiry, critical thinking, and a passion for science Prepare IB and school documentation as required Perform student supervisory/homeroom duties and other general duties as requested Supervise and guide students in the completion of their PP, EE, or CAS requirements Collaborate with the MYP and DP coordinators and other faculty members to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive delivery of the IB curriculum Collaboratively work with colleagues to administer different school committees, engage in school-wide initiatives, and contribute to the school community beyond the classroom Use computer literacy tools (Google Workspace, ManageBac, Microsoft Office) Sample Salary: Degree: Bachelor degree Teaching Experience: 15 years Annual income: approximately 6.6 million yen This is a general guideline; the final salary will be determined based on factors such as age, experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations.

Description of Duties

Introduction
Tamagawa Academy IB Programs follows the IB MYP and DP curricula and we are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate MYP and DP Visual Arts Teacher to join our team in April 2026. This full-time position involves teaching students with varying levels of artistic skills and abilities, guiding them through the MYP/DP curriculum, and inspiring a deep understanding and appreciation of visual expression, creative processes, and artistic techniques. Our school seeks a teacher who values inquiry and supports students in becoming critical thinkers who can solve problems independently. The teacher should create a student-centered classroom that is differentiated for diverse learners and fosters each student’s growth and success.

Position:
MYP and DP Visual Arts Teacher
(The position includes being part of a Homeroom team.)

Start Date:
April 1st, 2026
(This is the start of the school year.)

Skills and Qualifications:
Must have a valid teaching certification/license from your home country, with a specialization in Visual Arts, obtained through an accredited program that includes a teaching practicum completed in your home country

Minimum qualification of a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts
A minimum of 2 years of experience teaching Visual Arts at the mid/high school level, with experience in the IB MYP and/or DP highly desirable
Strong knowledge and understanding of the IB MYP and DP curriculum for Visual Arts
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, colleagues, and the wider school community
Ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to different learning styles
Experience using inquiry-based teaching methods
Proficiency in using technology to enhance learning and teaching in the classroom
Experience working with diverse student populations
Advanced proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Key Responsibilities:

Teach IB MYP Visual Arts to students in G6-10 for the first school year, with a possibility of teaching DP Visual Arts in the future
(Our teachers have an average teaching workload of 18 periods per week, 50 minutes per period.)
Design, prepare, and deliver lessons and assessments in line with the IB MYP and DP guidelines and standards
Provide academic support to students when required
Evaluate student progress through both formative and summative assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback
Maintain up-to-date records of student progress and achievement and communicate effectively with parents and guardians
Foster a classroom environment that encourages inquiry, critical thinking, and a passion for science
Prepare IB and school documentation as required
Perform student supervisory/homeroom duties and other general duties as requested
Supervise and guide students in the completion of their PP, EE, or CAS requirements
Collaborate with the MYP and DP coordinators and other faculty members to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive delivery of the IB curriculum
Collaboratively work with colleagues to administer different school committees, engage in school-wide initiatives, and contribute to the school community beyond the classroom
Use computer literacy tools (Google Workspace, ManageBac, Microsoft Office)

Sample Salary:
Degree: Bachelor degree
Teaching Experience: 15 years
Annual income: approximately 6.6 million yen

This is a general guideline; the final salary will be determined based on factors such as age, experience, qualifications, and other relevant considerations.

If you're passionate about making a lasting impact on young learners and are excited to join a team of dedicated educators, we're eager to hear from you. Please apply by submitting the following documents to the contact listed below:

Cover Letter
A resume/CV that outlines your qualifications, work experience and other related information
Copy of teaching certificate
10-minute teaching demonstration video

Contact information

Oliver FURNIVAL, Head of IB Division
Tamagawa Academy K-12
TEL: 042-739-8970
email: IBRecruiting@tamagawa.ed.jp