KIST is currently recruiting for the following positions. Click the position titles to view more details.

Positions marked with a hash mark [#] 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.

The details shown on this page are subject to change without notice.

Educational division

Elementary School

- Individual Student Support Staff (November 2019) [#]

- Certified Early Childhood Teacher (August 2020)

- Certified Lower Elementary Teacher (August 2020)

Secondary School

- Certified Chemistry/Physics Teacher (August 2020)

- Certified Design Teacher/Educational Technologies Integrator (August 2020)

- Certified English Teacher (August 2020)

- Certified ESS/Biology Teacher (August 2020)

- Certified Japanese Language Teachers (August 2020)

- Certified Mathematics Teachers (August 2020)

- Certified Music Teacher (August 2020)

- Certified Visual Arts Teacher (August 2020)

Operational division

- No positions available

Applications should be e-mailed to the Director of Personnel at info@kist.ed.jp with the title "Job Application: Your Name - Position Title" in the subject field. Documents should be sent as PDF files. Applications must include:

• A cover letter outlining experience related to the position and explaining the specific aspects of KIST that interest you.
• A complete resume, including details of qualifications and relevant experience.
• A one-page statement outlining your personal philosophy of education (for teaching positions only).
• Contact details (e-mail preferred) for at least two recent professional references, including from most recent supervisors.
• A recent photograph.
• Personal details, including information on any dependents.
• Details of visa status and expiry (if currently living in Japan).

Initial receipt of all applications will be acknowledged by return e-mail. Due to the volume of applications received, however, we regret that we are unable to contact each applicant individually if not selected to progress to the interview stage.