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Kumon Leysin Academy - IB DP Teacher of Japanese Language Acquisition, Language B
School: Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland (KLAS)
Start date: 8 July 2027
Application closing date: 18 Dec 2026
Terms: Full-time
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
KLAS History
Founded in 1990 as a coeducational boarding high school (grades 10-12) for Japanese nationals and accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, KLAS has embarked on broadening its curricular offerings and intercultural understanding by working towards authorisation (Winter 2028) as an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme. Additionally, the school will expand its enrollment through the inclusion of international students interested in pursuing their IBDP education alongside immersive cultural exchange within a multilingual boarding experience.
KLAS Mission Statement
Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland delivers a rigorous international education rooted in
freedom and self-responsibility, empowering students to discover their full potential in the heart of Europe. Within our intercultural boarding community, we nurture compassionate, independent, lifelong learners who respect diverse viewpoints and possess the global perspective to build a peaceful world.
KLAS Aims
To develop intercultural mindedness within our community:
We promote an international outlook through intercultural experiences and exchanges.
We promote the ability to think, express, and act from a global perspective
To develop mature and responsible learners:
We promote independence of thought and behaviour to develop inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people through intercultural understanding and respect.
We nurture students' maturity and social skills by guiding them with an emphasis on freedom and self-responsibility.
Find out more at: https://www.klas.ch/
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland (KLAS), a coeducational boarding high school
located in a village in the Swiss Alps, is seeking an experienced and qualified IBDP teacher of Japanese Language Acquisition, Language B commencing in July of 2027-2028 school year.
This position allocation includes the following three components:
Classroom - content instruction, assessment, and tutoring responsibilities
Student engagement & supervision - standard boarding school responsibilities for all staff
Schoolwide divisions/departments - academic, student support, college guidance, intercultural life
Considering the first cohort start date of July of 2028, the successful candidate will work with the DP team in the coming year 2027-28 to develop subject-specific curriculum and aid in
authorisation. Teaching in the first year will include our Grade 10 DP Bridge as well as the
possibility of instructing classes for English language learners within our Japanese high school structure. Year 1 DP instruction will commence in August 2028.
We seek compassionate and caring candidates who possess an open-minded commitment to lifelong learning, flexibility in teaching, and a desire to find personal balance while adding
meaningfully to a small school context.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a CV, cover letter, copy of teaching qualification, and current IB training certificates by email to employment@klas.ch