All teachers at NLIS: (requirements)

• are committed followers of Christ in belief and practice.

• have a love of their subject and a love for children.

• have a bachelor's degree in an appropriate major

• have a relevant teaching license from a government authority.

• must be a native English speaker. 

• must be prepared to undergo a full background check and commit to all school policies concerning child protection.

• highly prefer at least two years of teaching experience

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NLIS Teacher benefits: 

• Visa sponsorship (already being in Japan is preferred, but will hire overseas)

• Health Insurance & national pension (NLIS covers half the costs)

• Comparable salary with regular raises & annual bonuses

• Great hours, 8:30 to 4:00 Monday to Friday

• Long paid vacations

• A sense of purpose

• Free tuition for dependents

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Full-time Teacher Position starting April 2026

• First-grade elementary teacher

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NLIS gets many job applications.  Please understand that we will only reply to applications if you have the correct requirements, so the applications must have a cover letter, a letter of faith, and a resume with references.​

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Please send a cover letter, a letter of faith, and a resume with references to k12@nliskofu.com.​​​​