Yokohama Board of Education Opens Fiscal‑Year Hiring for School Janitors and Social Workers
The notices set concrete application windows, pay levels, work patterns, plus reappointment terms under the municipal non‑regular appointment system.
Overview
- Applications for approximately 100 school janitor posts run October 20 to November 17, 2025, with submissions accepted only by domestic registered mail.
- Janitor roles cover facility cleaning, grounds upkeep, waste handling, and minor repairs crucial to daily school operations.
- Janitor appointments are scheduled for April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with the possibility of up to four consecutive reappointments based on performance.
- School social worker posts require registration as a certified social worker or mental health social worker, offer ¥255,600 per month, and operate on a four‑day workweek from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Social worker applications are due October 31, 2025, interviews are set for November 5–7, and appointments run December 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 with duties based at regional education offices and support delivered through school visits.