【Position Details】
Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) work alongside Japanese teachers to make English lessons fun and engaging for the students. Practicing grammar and vocabulary, participating in games and activities to reinforce the lesson’s goals and communicating with students both inside and outside of the classroom are all part of a day’s work for ALTs.
⚫ Contract period: April 2026 to March 2027
⚫ Contract type: Full-time
⚫ Level: Elementary and junior high schools
⚫ General working hours: Between 07:45 am to 15:45 pm (actual working time: 06 hours 30 minutes)
⚫ Salary range: Between 220,000 yen to 245,000 yen /month
⚫ Benefits: Social Insurance, Paid holidays (as stipulated by the contract)
【Requirements】
ALTs should be motivated, enthusiastic, professional and proactive in communicating with others. Successful applicants must also meet the following criteria:
🔺 Already be living in Japan and hold a valid visa permitting work
🔺Be a university graduate holding a bachelor's or higher
🔺 Have conversational Japanese skills and be comfortable talking with teachers and staff
🔺 Have native-level English proficiency with natural phonetic fluency and a minimum of 12 years of education where the main language of instruction in all classes was English
🔺 Are in good health and able to commit and complete the contract period (until March 2027)
🔺 Highly motivated, outgoing and friendly; able to proactively share ideas and communicate fully with other teachers
🔺 Hold a valid Japanese Driver's License or International Driving Permit (IDP) and be able to drive a car in Japan.
*If you don't own a car, we can help you get a rental car at a great deal! You are able to use the car freely for work and for your personal life. This special discount is only available to Borderlink ALTs.
【Additional Support】
Being an ALT lets you work regular school hours on weekdays, leaving your evenings and weekends free. National holidays and school vacation periods are all yours to enjoy. But that’s just the beginning. ALTs with Borderlink enjoy:
🔷 Continual Paid Training (both before starting and annually during your time with us)
🔷 Access to teaching materials including worksheets and flashcards
🔷 Help with relocation & finding housing if you’re looking to move
🔷 Round-the-clock support for your work/life needs
🔷 Successful candidates are given priority for future positions (based on evaluation)
🔷 Prior to starting, ALTs will be provided a yearly calendar of working days which will help manage their other commitments
【About Chita City (愛知県知多市)】
Chita City is situated on the northern part of the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture. The city is historically famous for Chita Cotton, a high-quality textile that has been produced in the region for nearly 400 years. You can see this heritage in action in the Okada district, where one can visit Edo and Meiji-era townscapes and participate in hands-on weaving demonstrations. Chita also provides pleasant natural spaces, most notably Sori Pond, which becomes a beautiful sight during the annual Plum Festival. Thousands of plum trees blossom in early spring, making for a spectacular sight. The city also features a popular coastal spot, Shinmaiko (Blue Sun) Beach, suitable for swimming and recreational activities. Throughout the year, Chita hosts traditional events, such as the colorful Okada Spring Festival featuring elaborate floats and the ceremonial Daruma Festival in January. Chita has plenty to offer for those looking for adventure, so make it your teaching destination for the next school year.
【Apply Today!】
Please apply directly to this advertisement with your resume attached.
We screen every application ourselves and conduct online interviews regularly throughout the week. Applicants from all over Japan are welcome, and we can provide help finding housing to those looking to move.
Borderlink is the fastest-growing ALT dispatch company in Japan, and as we grow we seek to revolutionize not only the way English is taught, but the way ALTs are supported. We’re waiting to hear from you, so please apply today! And thank you for your interest in working with Borderlink.
*Please note that as we receive a high number of applicants, only those who meet all necessary requirements and pass the initial screening will be contacted for an interview.
*If you previously worked with Borderlink, your application process can be expedited after evaluation.
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