Application for Membership
Would you like to become a supporter of Tokyo schools and bring cheer to the faces
of children?
- We can connect you to the schools needing help -
Service Objectives
The Tokyo Education Promotion and Support Organization (TEPRO) has established the TEPRO Supporter Bank in order to secure a stable supply of outside personnel and experts of diverse backgrounds and supply appropriate information on human resources.
The involvement of local residents in school activities is expected to lessen the work burden of educators and upgrade the quality of education. We welcome the membership of those who are interested and motivated to participate in school activities.
Service Outline
The TEPRO Supporter Bank is a human resources matching service managed by TEPRO. Supporters (private individuals, businesses and organizations) are informed of prospective schools and are introduced to schools and boards of education. There is no fee involved in member registration or mediation.
TEPRO Support Bank Service Flowchart
Main Activities
Please see the pages featuring activities for further details.
| Activities | Examples |
|---|---|
| Extracurricular (Club) Activity Support | Technical instruction and guardianship of students during activities outside of school. |
| Administrative Support of Teachers | Document production and assistance in lesson preparation. |
| Learning Support | Learning support during class, after school., etc. |
| Support in Special Needs Education | Support of children and students with disabilities. |
| Mental and Social Welfare Support | Mental and social welfare support to children and students. |
| Japanese Language Instruction Support | Japanese language instruction of children and students who require Japanese language instruction. |
| ICT Support | Development of information system environment and education in IT ethics. |
| Other Support Services | Career development, education in promoting international understanding, environmental education, etc. |
Support Activity Locations
All public elementary and junior high schools, other compulsory education schools, high schools, secondary schools and special-needs schools in Tokyo (approximately 2,100 schools).
Recruitment Categories
- There is limited-period work, part-time work, volunteer work with pay and volunteer work without pay.
- The TEPRO Supporter Bank offers jobs that require the help of people who wish
to make use of their knowledge and skills, those who wish to work in their spare time with more
flexibility and people, both retired or otherwise, who would like to contribute to educational
activities.
* There also are job offerings for people who are only available at a specific time or place and for those without qualifications or experience in the field of education.
Supplementary Services
- Persons without school activity experience undergo training and interviews to help them mitigate their apprehensions and prepare them to be educational supporters.
- TEPRO serves as the intermediary between schools and local boards of education and prospective supporters, to match up prospects to assist in support activities.
How to Register
Applications are accepted online; both private individuals and organizations are welcome to register. (The registration form is available only in Japanese.)