Computer Science – UWC ISAK JAPAN

Teacher Role Summary

UWC ISAK Japan is looking to recruit transformational educators committed to the UWC mission of peace and a sustainable future and the ISAK mission focused on the power of leadership to transform. United World Colleges were founded on a combination of academic excellence and experiential commitment. We strongly believe that these two reinforce each other powerfully.

At UWC ISAK Japan, we strongly believe all faculty and staff are mentors to our students in the classroom and beyond. We are searching for individuals committed to collaborative engagement across our learning program, including Academics, Pastoral, Leadership, Activities, Community Service, Outdoor Education and Residential Life.

At UWC ISAK Japan we strongly believe that all faculty and staff should adopt a growth mindset. We are also searching for capacity building educators focused on their craft, keen to develop their own professional learning and ready to support the professional growth of their colleagues.

Current Contract Period

August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2027. Thereafter employment may be renewed by agreement.

Required Academic and Professional Experience

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor or higher degree in the field of subject advertised
• Master’s or PhD degree in the the field of subject preferred
• Educational certification and training is required
• Teaching credential G10-12 in the subject advertised required

Professional Experience

• 2+ years teaching experience in the subject advertised
• Experience teaching the IBDP in the subject advertised
• Experience or an interest in teaching TOK
• Residential experience is highly preferred

Teaching Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the department team to design and implement a progressive curriculum that actively engages all students, fostering a rich learning experience.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the department program which aims to show students the power of physics in making positive change in the world.
• Actively engage with fellow faculty members to promote a cohesive and supportive learning environment, sharing best practices and ideas for continuous improvement.
• Look to design opportunities for students to apply their skills in real world scenarios and environments.

Mentoring Responsibilities

Residential duty is an additional contract offer, but commitment to residential life is a must. In addition to teaching responsibilities, all teachers will be assigned some or all of the following mentoring responsibilities:

• Serve as student advisory group leader
• Coach or supervise extracurricular sports
• Lead or participate in Japanese cultural activities
• Participate in outdoor education opportunities
• Facilitate local service projects or leadership projects
• Residential duty is an additional contractual offer

Personality / Successful Traits

• Resonates with the UWC ISAK leadership model and willing to be an active participant in it
• Curious about and open to exploring mindfulness and design thinking in personal and professional life
• Positive; enthusiastic about creating and contributing to a school that is evolving
• Pragmatic and resourceful; able to identify needs and willing to address them
• Patient and flexible; comfortable working in a school that is growing and evolving
• Self aware and motivated; engaged in continuous reflection and improvement
• Able to work independently and complete tasks without supervision while respecting existing roles and structures within the school
• Able to work in a team; enjoys collaborative teaching among different fields and inspired to work interdisciplinarily
• Enjoys a residential lifestyle; understands the demands and flexibility required of adults in a residential environment, including needs that come up unexpectedly.

Safeguarding

All employees must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out their duties, a teacher becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, they must report those concerns to the DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) or DDSL (Deputy Designated safeguarding Lead) immediately.

How To Apply

Please submit the following documents to [email protected] by December 3, 2024:

• Cover Letter
• CV (including any experience teaching IBDP, listing the subject and years taught)
• Copy of teaching credentials
• If you are selected for an interview, we will ask you to submit the following: diploma related to the subject to be taught (with relevant transcript), diploma from highest degree earned (with relevant transcript).
• Note: Successful candidates will need to complete a criminal background check (arranged and paid for by the school) before the final employment contract is issued.