Makuhari International School is a unique dual-language school (English and Japanese) delivering programmes for K1-G6 (Nursery to Year 7). Situated just 30 minutes by train from the centre of Tokyo, the award-winning MIS camp us enjoys outstanding facilities and excellent resources. The curriculum model, based on the Japanese National Curriculum, but modified where appropriate and taught via international teaching and learning methods, allows children to transfer to local junior high schools as well as other international schools. MIS opened its doors in 2009 and currently has 385 children on roll. MIS achieved fully accredited status with CIS in April 2017.

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant for August 2026

An opportunity exists to join a team of dedicated professionals. MIS is seeking candidates currently living in Japan (preferably in the Kanto area) who are committed and enthusiastic. This is a full-time position commencing in August 2026. The successful applicant will support teaching and learning in kindergarten classes.

MIS children are a delight – eager to learn, and a pleasure to teach. When prospective parents leave after a visit, we are always confident that the ‘wow factor’ will ensure their return!

Applications are welcome from candidates:

• Who are fluent or near native in the English language.
• With previous teaching experience (preferably qualified teachers).
• Who are flexible and able to work closely with western teachers across all areas of the curriculum.

We offer a professional working environment and a competitive benefits package. Initial contracts are for two years with a start date of August 2026 and renewable thereafter.

Please send a letter of application, an up-to-date CV/resume, a copy of any teaching credentials/qualifications, a recent professional photograph, your family status, your visa status, and the contact details of three educational referees to the Head of School, Mr. Trent Citrano at head@mis.ed.jp.

Details of the salary and benefits will be sent to shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard back from us before the end of July, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Substitute Teacher

MIS is looking for teachers living in the Tokyo/Chiba area who are available on an on-call basis to cover our normal kindergarten and elementary class teachers on select days.
Remuneration is excellent and you would be a part of a supportive and positive team.

Prerequisites to Apply:

• Multiple-Subject Elementary Teacher Certification required. TEFL certification is not sufficient.
• Experience in serving as a Multiple-Subject Elementary Classroom Teacher is required.
• Appropriate visa needed.

If you meet the above qualifications and live locally in the Chiba/Tokyo area, please send a letter of application and resume/CV to the Head of School, Mr. Trent Citrano at head@mis.ed.jp.

Bus Assistants

Please see the detail here in Japanese.

We are seeking interested applicants who live locally as bus assistants.

Child Protection at MIS

Please know that MIS places a high priority in protecting the students in our care. By submitting an application form you are stating that you have not ever harmed children, adolescents or vulnerable people either physically, sexually or emotionally. You are also stating categorically that there is no reason why you should not work in a school setting with children. You also confirm that you are free from any criminal record, spent or otherwise, in any jurisdiction, with regard to offenses (or cautions/warnings) which may be deemed relevant to employment with young people at Makuhari International School. In order to fulfil the MIS Child Protection Assurance, you also consent to MIS conducting background checks on you as a condition of any contract offer made, and understand that MIS has the right to rescind any offer of emp loyment should there be any concerns raised through those checks. Prospective employees are also informed that any adult behaviours which contravene a professional standard of decency/respect, constitute sexual, physical or emot ional abuse and/or are otherwise an infringement of a student’s right to physical and emotional safety are grounds for immediate dismissal. You underst and that you will be asked to sign a Code of Conduct and Child Protection As surance at the time of accepting any offer of employment from MIS.