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Yamanashi, known for its stunning views of Mount Fuji, offers a rich blend of natural beauty and modern civilization. The capital, Kofu, is celebrated for historical sites such as the Edo-period Kofu Castle. It also features a burgeoning wine industry benefiting from the region's ideal climate. Across Yamanashi, visitors can explore local wineries and enjoy diverse wines. The prefecture features a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking trails with breathtaking vistas, rejuvenating hot springs, and seasonal fruit picking. Scenic lakes like Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka provide beautiful spots for recreation and stunning views of Mount Fuji, making Yamanashi a prime place to call home.
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
- Kai City (September 2026)
- 【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 25th, 2027
⚫ Contract type: Full-time
⚫ Level: Elementary schools
⚫ General working hours: Between 7:45 am to 4:15 pm (actual working time: 07 hours 00 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 Kai City (山梨県甲斐市)】
Kai is the perfect change of pace if you're looking to escape from the fast pace and high costs of the big city. It offers the laid-back, rural charm of the country while still being accessible by train from Tokyo, and has its own major urban centers to explore. Rent prices in the area are very reasonable, and it's a great place to live as well as work. There's plenty to do and enjoy on weekends, including hiking in the mountains, numerous wineries (as the area is famous for its grapes), and sites of interest such as shrines, a crystal gem museum, and a cable car further to the north.
【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. 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.