【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: September 1st, 2026 to March 24th, 2027
⚫ Contract type: Full-time
⚫ Level: Kindergarten and elementary schools
⚫ General working hours: Between 7:45 am to 4:15 pm (actual working time: 07 hours 15 minutes)
⚫ Salary range: Between 200,000 yen to 240,000 yen / month
※Plus transportation reimbursement up to 30,000 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
【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 Takasago City (兵庫県高砂市】
Located along the coast of Hyogo prefecture between the major cities of Himeji and Akashi, Takasago is a great place to base oneself in the Kansai region. Takasago's economy is driven by chemical manufacturing and machinery, alongside local agriculture. It features many scenic landscapes, including the Takasago River and surrounding mountains. The city boasts strong transportation links to Kobe, Osaka, and Himeji, making it a great spot for traveling to and from. Local attractions include the national historic site of Ishi no Hōden and the Takasago District Historic Building Preservation Zone. A great suburban area with all the comforts of home, Takasago is the destination to take your teaching career in 2025.
【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. For over 25 years, Borderlink has sought to revolutionize not only the way that English is taught, but the way ALTs are supported. We’re waiting to hear from you soon, 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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