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 currently available

Elementary School

- Learning Support Instructors (January 2025) [L] New!

Secondary School

- Certfied Computing and Computer Science Teacher (August 2025) New!

- Certified English L&L and TOK Teacher (August 2025) New!

- Certified I&S and Geography Teacher (August 2025)

- Certified Mathematics Teacher (August 2025)

Operational division

- No positions currently available

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:

• A cover letter outlining experience related to the position and explaining the specific aspects of KIST that interest you. Please also specifiy how you came to know about the vacancy.
• 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 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.