School Age Program Classroom Staff (Part-time)
OIST now has almost a thousand people studying or working on campus, and their overall wellbeing is seen as a key to their success at OIST and the success of OIST as an institution as well. In this regard, the University Community Services Division oversee the provision of campus-wide community services that enhance lives of students, staff and families at OIST. The Division is responsible for the management of existing welfare services including: the Child Development Center, the Ganjuu Wellbeing Service, the Resource Center, and the development of Recreation Services. Some of these sections are financed through fees collected from the users of the services as well as the government subsidies to the University. Staff members in this division strive to foster a spirit of teamwork where ideas are welcomed, conflicts are resolved in a positive and respectful manner, and diversity is valued.
The School Age Programs Classroom Staff is responsible for carry out programs for children after school as well as during the summer holidays and other school breaks. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator who enjoys working with school age children. Over the next two to three years, the number of children in these programs will steadily increase as will the number of different programs offered. The School Age Programs Classroom Staff will collaborate with other School Age Programs staff members as well as with the staff members from the preschool and other members of University Community Services.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University was established in 2011 to contribute to the development of science and technology worldwide and to serve as a hub of innovation in Okinawa. OIST is a dynamic new graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan which offers a 5-year PhD program and brings together outstanding researchers from across the country and across disciplines to conduct cutting-edge scientific research.
The university is located on 85 hectares of protected forestland overlooking a beautiful shoreline and coral reefs. The campus is striking architecturally, and the facilities are outstanding. To facilitate multidisciplinary research, there are no academic departments. 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, and our unwavering commitment to scientific and technological innovation is dedicated to generating progress that will fuel Okinawa's economic growth.
Childcare:80-95%
- Conduct developmentally appropriate programs for school age children
- Maintain an effective, clean, well-organized and safe physical setting for the school age programs
- Supervise and support school age children in small and large groups (up to teacher to child ratio 1:30)
- Conduct appropriate behavior management practices
Administrative:5-20%
- Communication
o Contact families and schools, as appropriate, by responding to emails and phone calls in a timely manner
o Report any accidents or incidents to parents and SAP Director, in a timely manner
o Give guidance and Redirect children when necessary - Operational
o Inventory snacks and other operational supplies, make purchase recommendations to SAP director
o Updates Attendance daily
o Support Transportation Coordination, including creating and updating schedules, communication with Facilities and schools as directed
o Contact Facilities for maintenance as directed
o Support the School Age Program Director with completing administrative paperwork required enrollment for all programs as directed
o Support the Planning of field trips and special Programming as directed
(Required)
- 2-3 years’ experience in implementing programs for children and/or young people
- Strong organization, planning and administrative skills
- Understanding of child development principles
- Excellent communication skills in Japanese
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
(Preferred)
- Native level English (writing, reading and speaking); bilingual in Japanese is an advantage
- Effective computer skills including experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to track data and produce reports
In accordance with the OIST Employee Compensation Regulations
Benefits:
- Commuting allowances
- Annual paid leave and summer holidays
- Health insurance (Private School Mutual Aid)
- Welfare pension insurance (kousei-nenkin)
- Worker's accident compensation insurance (roudousha-saigai-hoshou-hoken)
- Access to Child Development Center
- Access to Schooling Options
- Language Education
- Resource Center (Daily Life Support in Okinawa)
- Cover letter in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
- Curriculum vitae in English required. Japanese version required only for Applicants whose native language is Japanese.
- Names and contact information of 3 referees, one of which should be a previous employer, will be required if the Applicant is selected for an interview.
* Please be sure to indicate where you first saw the job advertisement.
* Prior to the start of employment all new hires are required to successfully complete a background check. Personal information including employment history and academic background should be submitted to OIST after a conditional offer of employment.
- OIST Graduate University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer and is committed to 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. All applicants will be notified regarding the status of their applications.
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- Further details about the University can be viewed on the OIST website www.oist.jp.
Part-time, fixed-term appointment for 6 months. Contract initially with 3-month probationary period (inclusive). This contract may be renewed up to 5 years
Part-time,5 days per week (Mon-Fri), 5.25 hours per day,
12:45-18:30 for after school programs;either 8:00-16:30 or 10:00-18:30 during holiday program days.