Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology 

Please check out the full job description here: https://www.oist.jp/careers/education-coordinator

Education Coordinator 

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST; see www.oist.jp)  is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.  The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking beautiful shoreline  and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding (OIST campus video tour). There are no academic departments, which facilitates multidisciplinary  research. Outstanding resources and equipment are provided and managed to encourage easy  access and collaboration. English is the official language of the University, and the university  research community is fully international, with more than 50 countries represented. OIST is  rapidly gaining recognition in the worldwide academic community as a model for excellence in  education and research. 

Working Location: 

1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Okinawa, Japan 904-0495 

Division Function/Position summary: 

As part of continued efforts to improve the educational environment for the children of its  employees and students, OIST is seeking to appoint an Education Coordinator. The  Coordinator will provide an English language arts program for foreign students enrolled in  Japanese elementary schools and serve as the point of contact/liaison for families requiring  information about schooling options in Okinawa. 

Responsibilities: 

1. Oversee and develop educational support programs for families of OIST employees and  students 

・ Communication of currently available educational options  

・ Liaison between schools and parents 

・ Assist in school enrollment procedures 

・ Network with learning institutions (elementary, middle and high schools) in Okinawa ・ Maintain and update schooling options webpage, including educational resources ・ Organize and host orientation seminars with local international schools ・ Monitor/update/evaluate school subsidy program 

・ Collaborate with Resource Center to plan and deliver the school tours program and  manage applications to local Japanese schools. 

2. Provide an English language arts program (instruction in reading, writing and spelling in  English for foreign English-speaking children attending Japanese elementary school (OIST 

international classroom) 

・ Design and update an English language arts curriculum for 6-12-year-old children (i.e.,  elementary school age).  

・ Prepare the learning environment by setting up learning centers and  gathering/sourcing of supplies and materials. 

・ Deliver, i.e., teach, an English language arts curriculum for 6-12-year-old children in the  afternoons at Seaside House. 

・ Assess participating children’s educational needs and progress. 

・ Provide reports/progress updates to the parents of participating children 3. Participate in School Aged Program’s (SAP) Holiday Programs 

・ Collaborate with the SAP Director in the design and implementation of holiday  program activities. 

Qualifications: 

(Required) 

1. A teaching qualification as an elementary school teacher from an English language  education system (USA, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia) 
2. Native English speaker 
3. Experience in the design of curricula for elementary schools 
4. Excellent communication skills 
5. Driver’s license 
6. At least 2 years post-graduation teaching experience 

(Preferred) 

1. Experience with bilingual education programs 
2. Leadership experience in a teaching environment 
3. Five years of teaching experience 

Starting Date: 

As early as possible 

Term & Working hours: 

Term: Full-time, fixed term appointment for 2 years. Contract initially with 3-month  probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed.  

Working hours: Flextime (core time 10:00-15:00) 7.5hrs per day (Multiplied by prescribed  working days per month), but will need to be able to work until 17:30 or 18:30 depending on 

class schedule 

Compensation & Benefits: 

Compensation in accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations 

Benefits:  

– Relocation, housing and commuting allowances 

– Annual paid leave and summer holidays 

– Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid http://www.shigakukyosai.jp/ ) – Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin) 

– Worker’s accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken) 

How to Apply: 

Apply by uploading your submission documents HERE*. 

*This is a secure file uploading system for handling confidential materials. 

Submission documents: 

– Letter of intent in English (and Japanese if available) 

– Curriculum vitae in English (and Japanese if available) 

– Copy of teaching license 

– Names and contact information of 3 referees, one of which should be a previous employer 

or send by post to the following address: 

HR Recruiting Support Section 

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University 

1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan 

If you have any questions, please contact us at recruiting[at]oist.jp. 

(replace [at] with @ before using this email address) 

Application Due Date: 

March 31, 2021 (Applications will be screened upon arrival) 

* OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity educator and employer, and is working  actively toward increasing the diversity of its faculty, students and staff. The University strongly 

encourages applications from underrepresented groups. 

* Information provided by applicants or references will be kept confidential, documents will  not be returned. The personal information you provide will only be used to recruitment  selection. OIST Privacy Policy 

* Please view our policy for rules on external professional activities 

(https://groups.oist.jp/acd/information-disclosure/). 

* Further details about the University can be viewed on our website (https://www.oist.jp).