About the Position:
This position is a PT seasonal position- 0310 Teacher English located at Kinnick HS in Yokosuka, Japan for 26/27 school year.
All candidates must reside within the local commuting area.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must submit a completed application package through the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Employment Application System (EAS) at the following link: EAS
DO NOT apply via USAJOBS. Applications submitted through USA Jobs will not be accepted.
Summary
About the Position:
This position is a PT seasonal position- 0310 Teacher English located at Kinnick HS in Yokosuka, Japan for 26/27 school year.
All candidates must reside within the local commuting area.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: You must submit a completed application package through the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Employment Application System (EAS) at the following link: EAS
DO NOT apply via USAJOBS. Applications submitted through USA Jobs will not be accepted.
Possesses a repertoire of strategies to accommodate the differentiated needs of learners
Improves the quality of instruction based on subject matter taught
May encourage students to develop skills in research, making maximum use of available/approved education summative assessment results that inform practice
Establishes classroom routines consistent with a healthy learning environment
Communicates clear expectations for student success and behavior
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Two-year trial period may be required.
Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
This position requires a Tier 1 (T1) investigation with Childcare Checks since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
To qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below:
State or Territory Certification/License. A valid fully professional state teaching license in content areas or the state's equivalent (as DoWEA determines comparable to DoWEA's teacher categories) will be accepted as fulfilling all qualifications for professional teaching education and certification in content areas. To receive full reciprocity the license must be unencumbered, which means a license that is not revoked, suspended, or made probationary or conditional by the state licensing board of education. The Praxis I and II or seven years of teaching at the Prek-12 level can be substituted in lieu of an unencumbered license and will require all minimum education requirements, a student teaching/internship and full qualification standards must all be met. Applicant's claiming military spouse preference under the MSLRA will receive consideration for an encumbered license.
Minimum Academic Preparation and Requirements. A baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association is required. Academic preparation of at least 40 semester hours (SH) in general education course work distributed over such fields as English, history, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, languages, science, philosophy, and psychology is required. In addition, a minimum of 18 SH of professional teacher education course work in such areas as learning process, tests and measurement, educational philosophy, psychology, social foundations, methods of teaching and curriculum applicable to the type and level of the position for which applying is required. (Note: Speech Language Pathologists, Social Workers, School Nurses, School Psychologists, JROTC Instructors, and non-certified Training Instructors are excluded from the minimum academic preparation requirement.)
Student Teaching or an Internship. Student teaching or an internship as part of an approved teacher education program in an accredited U.S. institution is required. In the absence of an approved student teaching or internship program, applicants may be given credit for one year of successful full-time employment as an educator. Since that one year of employment substitutes for a course, no credit may be given for pay purposes. (Note: Speech Language Pathologists, Social Workers, School Nurses, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists, JROTC Instructors and non-certified Training Instructors are excluded from the student teaching requirement.)
AND
0310 - Teacher, English (SS) (Grades 9-12)
A minimum of 24 semester hours in English/Language Arts is required. Course work must include a course in each English literature, American literature, composition (writing process). A minimum of 12 semester hours of upper level coursework in English is required.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Foreign Degrees and Course Work from Non-accredited Institutions. Credits or degrees earned from a foreign college or university must be evaluated prior to acceptance. Three evaluation procedures are acceptable:
The work may be evaluated and interpreted by the International Education Research Foundation, Inc., Credential Evaluation Service, Post Office Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231-3665 or www.ierf.org/ or 310-258-9451.
The foreign institution that awarded the degree is on a list endorsed by a regionally accredited university or on a list endorsed by a state department of education for the purpose of teacher certification in that state (this procedure will require an English translation of the transcript and a copy of the document awarding the degree, together with an authenticated list produced by an American university or a state department of education); and
The work may be evaluated by the graduate division of a regionally accredited university and declared the equivalent of similar undergraduate or graduate work in a U.S. institution.
Graduates of non-accredited institutions may have their undergraduate work validated by admittance to graduate school and completion of a minimum of 5 semester hours of credit in a regionally accredited graduate college.
Failure to provide all the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Additional information
Only applications in the DoDEA Employment Application System (EAS) will be accepted.
EAS provides the applicant the ability to update their information each year. All DoDEA educator applicants may view their applications online and make changes to their application at any time.
Once there, log on as a returning user with your user name and password. If you are a new user you will need to create an account and answer all question prompts provided.
For returning users: The username is the last name at time of application creation followed by the last four digits of social security number (Example: Smith1234).
*If you have forgotten your password or have questions contact CHRA at
The following documents must be uploaded to your online EAS application. You must submit all required documents; otherwise your application will be considered incomplete.
1. Online EAS application - Required
2.*Official Transcripts. All applicable transcripts MUST be submitted - Required
3. Copy of State or Territory Certification/License or DoDEA License- Required
4. Applicants claiming Military Spouse preference or Family Member Preference MUST have a copy of official PCS orders uploaded in the file attachment section of the application. If married after the PCS move a marriage certificate is required.
*To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress, this includes the transcript key for each degree earned. Any transcripts submitted that are not in English or not official will be removed from the application and will not be considered. (Transcripts must be in English).
Applicants claiming 5-point veteran's preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (Member 4) Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point veteran's preference must submit DD-214 and Standard Form 15, form available online under forms at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Lack of supporting documentation will result in the agency's inability to recognize veteran status for this announcement.
Note: Applicants may not be considered or rated if they do not submit all of the forms indicated above and failure to submit the required forms will not be a basis for subsequent appeal or grievance.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once your complete application is received (via EAS) and the announcement has closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview as vacancies occur.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents must be uploaded to your online EAS application. You must submit all required documents; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete.
License or Certification: If this position requires a job-related licensure or certification, you MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. To determine if this position requires a job-related licensure or certification, please review the Qualifications section listed above.
Eligibility documentation (SF-50, DD-214, etc.): If applicable (Eligibility documentation may contain: Copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicant has current or previous Federal civil service experience.
Applicants claiming 5-point veteran's preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point veteran's preference must submit DD-214 and Standard Form 15, form available online under forms at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf). Application for 10-Point Preference, as well as the required documentation indicated on the SF-15. Lack of supporting documentation will result in the agency's inability to recognize veteran status for this announcement.
MSP/FMP (If Applicable): Military Spouse Preference OR Family Member Preference eligible must provide sponsor orders that should include the date reporting.
Transcripts: This position has an education requirement. You MUST submit a copy of all applicable transcripts (unofficial or official) with your application package, or you will be rated as ineligible. If selected for the position, you will be required to submit official transcripts. You MUST scan, upload and attach legible photocopies of the following transcripts:
Bachelor's Transcript
Master's Transcript. This transcript is required IF it applies to you.
EDS Transcript. This transcript is required IF it applies to you.
Doctorate's transcript. This transcript is required IF it applies to you.
NOTE: Applicants may not be considered or rated if they do not submit all the forms indicated above and failure to submit the required forms will not be a basis for subsequent appeal or grievance.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Kinnick High School
PSC 473 Box 95
Kanagawa-Ken, Japan
FPO, AP 96349
US
Next steps
If found to be amongst the best qualified applicants for the announcement teaching vacancy in EAS, you will receive consideration for School Year 2026/2027.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents must be uploaded to your online EAS application. You must submit all required documents; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete.
License or Certification: If this position requires a job-related licensure or certification, you MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. To determine if this position requires a job-related licensure or certification, please review the Qualifications section listed above.
Eligibility documentation (SF-50, DD-214, etc.): If applicable (Eligibility documentation may contain: Copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicant has current or previous Federal civil service experience.
Applicants claiming 5-point veteran's preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point veteran's preference must submit DD-214 and Standard Form 15, form available online under forms at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf). Application for 10-Point Preference, as well as the required documentation indicated on the SF-15. Lack of supporting documentation will result in the agency's inability to recognize veteran status for this announcement.
MSP/FMP (If Applicable): Military Spouse Preference OR Family Member Preference eligible must provide sponsor orders that should include the date reporting.
Transcripts: This position has an education requirement. You MUST submit a copy of all applicable transcripts (unofficial or official) with your application package, or you will be rated as ineligible. If selected for the position, you will be required to submit official transcripts. You MUST scan, upload and attach legible photocopies of the following transcripts:
Bachelor's Transcript
Master's Transcript. This transcript is required IF it applies to you.
EDS Transcript. This transcript is required IF it applies to you.
Doctorate's transcript. This transcript is required IF it applies to you.
NOTE: Applicants may not be considered or rated if they do not submit all the forms indicated above and failure to submit the required forms will not be a basis for subsequent appeal or grievance.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Kinnick High School
PSC 473 Box 95
Kanagawa-Ken, Japan
FPO, AP 96349
US
Next steps
If found to be amongst the best qualified applicants for the announcement teaching vacancy in EAS, you will receive consideration for School Year 2026/2027.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
