Middle/High Mathematics Teacher – 2026-2027 School Year (January or April Start)

Mathematics Teacher – April 2025 Start – Singapore and Australian Curricula (WACE)

Salesian International School is a leading private educational institution based in Tokyo, Japan, dual-accredited by the Japanese government and SCASA in Western Australia, offering an international curriculum to students from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing our students with the best possible education and preparing them for success in their future endeavors.

Position: Middle/High Mathematics Teacher – 2026-2027 School Year (January or April Start)

We are currently seeking an experienced and qualified Mathematics teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year, with a flexible start date of January or April 2026.The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching up to two or three sections of Years 7-12 students who are bilingual or native speakers of English. Teachers are typically assigned year levels most appropriate for their experience and skill set.

Years 7-10: Singaporean Mathematics Curriculum

• Deliver the comprehensive Singaporean Math curriculum emphasizing problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, and conceptual understanding
• Implement the concrete-pictorial-abstract (CPA) approach characteristic of Singapore Math methodology
• Focus on developing mathematical thinking through structured problem-solving techniques

Years 11-12: WACE Mathematics Methods

• Teach Mathematics Methods as part of the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) program
• Prepare students for WACE external examinations
• Cover advanced mathematical concepts including calculus, statistics, and mathematical modeling

General Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing mathematics lessons targeting specific skills and concepts across both curriculum frameworks
• Managing classroom behavior to keep all students engaged in mathematical learning
• Providing individual support and feedback for students at varying levels of mathematical proficiency
• Teaching PBL (Problem- and Project-Based Learning) style lessons
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students transitioning between curriculum systems
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth curriculum transitions from Years 10 to 11

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, or related field
• Teaching License
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience teaching mathematics at the middle school and/or high school level
• Experience with or willingness to learn the Singaporean Mathematics and WACE Mathematics Methods curriculum
• Strong knowledge of mathematical concepts and principles across multiple grade levels
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans that promote student learning and understanding
• Proficient in technology use for instruction purposes, including graphing calculators and mathematical software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in international schools or multicultural environments
• Familiarity with both Asian and Australian mathematical education philosophies
• Familiarity with Singapore Math textbooks and assessment methods
• Background in preparing students for external examinations (WACE or similar)
• Experience with mathematical modeling and real-world applications
• Ability to teach mathematics in both metric and imperial systems

Values and Attitudes

At Salesian International School, we value educators who demonstrate passion, dedication, integrity, respectfulness towards others as well as being open-minded individuals who embrace diversity. For this position, we particularly seek candidates who demonstrate:

If you meet these qualifications and share our values, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape young minds and foster philosophical thinking in an international educational environment!

Salesian International School

Job Location
Japan

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