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Once the capital of Japan for over a thousand years, Kyoto today is world-famous for the sheer amount of Japanese history one can find there. The city is a treasure trove of historic temples, shrines, and traditional wooden houses. Among its most iconic landmarks are the Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), known for its stunning reflection in the surrounding pond; Fushimi Inari Shrine, famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates; and the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, offering a serene and picturesque walk through towering bamboo stalks. Kyoto is also celebrated for its traditional tea ceremonies, where visitors can experience the art of Japanese tea preparation and presentation. And seasonal festivals like the Gion Matsuri, with its elaborate floats and street processions, highlight Kyoto’s vibrant cultural traditions.
If you're living in Japan and looking to work in this area, apply using the Application Form for Domestic Applicants
Current Openings by City
- Maizuru City (April 2025)
- 【Teach along the coast of Kyoto!】
Borderlink, Inc. is now hiring Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) for Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture. These positions start in April 2025, but you can apply now to secure one in advance. If you are looking to relocate to Maizuru or a nearby area commutable to it, we can assist you. Please read on for more information.
【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 10th, 2025 to March 17th, 2026
⚫ Contract type: Full-Time
⚫ Level: Elementary and junior high schools
⚫ General working hours: Between 8:00 am to 16:30 pm (actual working time: 7 hours 00 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
🔺 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
🔺Be a university graduate
🔺 Have conversational Japanese skills and be comfortable talking with teachers and staff
🔺 Are in good health and able to commit and complete the contract period (until March 2026)
🔺 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:
🔷 Assistance with visa sponsorship/renewal (where applicable)
🔷 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 Maizuru City (京都府舞鶴市)】
Located along the northrn coast of Kyoto, Maizuru is a city with a long nautical history found even today in its shipbuilding yards. The Goro Sky Tower has panoramic views over the islands of the scenic Maizuru Bay. Maizuru Park contains the ruins of Tanabe Castle, and is well-known for its cherry blossoms in the spring. To the east, Brick Park is a group of Meiji-era warehouses, now home to the World Brick Museum. Kongō-in Temple is known for its ornate pagoda and fall colors. On the northern coast, there is Ryuguhama Beach, and the city is close (by train or car) to Amanohashidate, widely agreed to be one of Japan's most beautiful spots. Maizuru City is a great choice to take your teaching career in this year!
【Apply Today!】
Please apply using the Application Form for Domestic Applicants
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.