KIST is currently recruiting for the following positions. Click the position titles to view more details.
Positions marked with an [L] are local hire positions. Applications will only be accepted from persons currently living in Japan or who have already made firm arrangements to move to Japan. Relocation and housing allowances are not provided for local hire positions.
Please note that there are no application deadlines for any vacancies listed. For each vacancy, applications are screened and interviews are conducted with selected applicants on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate is found.
The details shown on this page are subject to change without notice.
Educational division
Preschool
- No positions available
Elementary School
- Learning Support Instructor (January 2024) [L]
Secondary School
- School Laboratory Technician (November 2023) [L]
- Certified Economics/Business/TOK Teacher (August 2024)
- Certified English Language and Literature/TOK Teacher (August 2024)
- Secondary Care Coordinator (Pastoral Lead) (August 2024)
Operational division
- Bilingual Administrative Assistant (November 2023) [L]
How to apply
Direct applications should be e-mailed to the Director of Personnel at info@kist.ed.jp. Documents should be sent as PDF files.
Applications must include:
Initial receipt of all direct applications will be acknowledged by return e-mail. Due to the volume of applications received, however, we regret that we are unable to subsequently contact each applicant individually if not selected to progress to the interview stage.