Careers
A front-row seat for every “I did it!”. Come and work with us at Atsugi Den-en Kindergarten.
Children growing freely, in body and heart.
We are looking for colleagues to build those days with us.
In the water, on the move, deep in play. So that every child can be themselves, we take each “I want to try” seriously. Whether you are newly qualified or have years behind you, start by coming to see the school.
What it is like to work here
A school with roots going back to 1965
Since we opened in 1965 we have watched the children of this community grow up. In 2013 we were certified as a kindergarten-type centre for early childhood education and care. Come and help build on what we have made.
A setting that lets you do the work well
An indoor heated pool, a wide playground with big climbing equipment, heated and air-conditioned classrooms and hall, and our own vegetable garden — everything you need to say yes to “I want to try”.
Somewhere you can stay
We aim for 100% use of paid leave. Lunches and parking are free, and there is single accommodation (women only) and a housing allowance — so you can build a long career here.
A teacher’s day, on video
From clocking in to clocking out — a day in the life of one of our teachers.
Produced by MeetRii, a recruitment website
Open positions
What we are recruiting for changes through the year. Please ask us how things stand at the moment.
Kindergarten teacher / childcare worker
- Newly qualified and experienced applicants both welcome
- No age or gender requirement
- Location: the main school, Den-en Nursery Peek-a-boo, or Den-en Poka-poka
- Selection: interview and a piano audition
Physical education instructor
- Teaching gymnastics and swimming to young children
- Shift work between 9:00 and 19:00
- Selection: interview and a practical assessment
Terms and conditions
- Location
- 243-0211 1303 Sanda, Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan (main school), Den-en Nursery Peek-a-boo, or Den-en Poka-poka
- Days off and leave
- Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and the New Year period. We aim for 100% use of paid leave.
- Pay
- Set according to experience and qualifications. Please call 046-223-7543 for details.
- Benefits
- Free lunches / free parking / single accommodation (women only) / private school mutual aid membership / housing allowance (conditions apply) / subsidised flu vaccination
- How to apply
- Call us, use the enquiry form, or message our official LINE account, saying that you are enquiring about careers.
- Documents required
- CV, proof of qualification (expected qualification accepted), a letter of recommendation, and a health certificate
Hours, pay and other details vary by role and working pattern. Please call us on 046-223-7543 — we are happy to talk it through.
The hiring process
Start with a visit. You do not have to have decided to apply.
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Contact Us
Contact us about careers by phone, through the enquiry form, or on our official LINE account.
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Visit the school
See the work as it actually happens. Ask us anything you want to know.
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Send your documents
Please submit your CV, proof of qualification, letter of recommendation and health certificate.
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Interview and practical
Teaching and childcare applicants play the piano; PE instructors do a practical assessment. Both take place alongside the interview.
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Offer
We explain the terms and agree a start date with you.
Apply, or just ask
In the enquiry form, under “What is your enquiry about?”, choose“Careers”. You are also welcome to call us or message our official LINE account.
046-223-7543Hours: daytime on weekdays when school is open