We're building the founding faculty for RST's new elementary campus in Shimokitazawa. Come teach where curiosity leads the curriculum.
View Open PositionsBe part of the foundation for a whole new style of learning. You'll co-design emergent, project-based learning alongside a small, close-knit team, in a neighbourhood that treats creativity as an everyday practice.
Small class sizes and teaching teams per class, so you really get to know every child you work with.
Shape curriculum, culture, and space from year one while enjoying a modern approach to learning.
Ongoing Reggio-inspired training, documentation practice, and collaborative planning time built into the week.
With Shimokitazawa's artists, makers, and shops are steps away, join a community beyond the classroom.
The following roles are for our innaugural elementary school year in 2027-28. All positions are based at our Shimokitazawa campus. Training begins in 2026 for leadership roles and 2027 for teaching roles.
Lead RST's founding elementary campus — setting academic vision, building the founding team, and stewarding the Reggio-inspired approach as it extends into grades 1–5.
Lead a class of up to 12 students through inquiry-driven, project-based learning across core subjects, in close partnership with a co-teacher and specialists.
Support students developing English as an additional language, working alongside homeroom teachers to build confident, fluent English communicators across the curriculum.
Run our elementary atelier, bringing visual thinking and material exploration into every subject alongside classroom teachers.
Guide hands-on investigation in our atelier and project space, supporting project-based units with experiments, prototyping, and technology.
Provide individualized and small-group support, working alongside homeroom teachers to ensure every learner's needs are met in an inclusive classroom.
We're building our founding elementary team and always glad to hear from educators who share our approach. Send us your resume and a note about what excites you about RST.