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About
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
- Tsuru City (April 2025)
- 【Be an ALT in Yamanashi this April!】
Borderlink, Inc. is now hiring Assistant Language Teachers (ALT) for Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture. These positions start in April 2025, but you can apply now to secure one in advance. If you are looking to relocate to Tsuru City 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 8th, 2025 to March 25th, 2026
⚫ Contract type: Full-time
⚫ Level: Kindergarten, elementary and/or junior high school
⚫ General working hours: Between 8:00 am to 16:30 pm (actual working time: 07 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 holding a bachelor's degree or higher
🔺 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 Tsuru City (山梨県都留市】
Tsuru is a city in Yamanashi located near the foothills of the Japanese Alps, northeast of Mount Fuji. Tsuru has a rich history dating all the way back to the Japanese Paleolithic period. Over time, it would develop to become a hub for trade and agriculture famous for fruits such as peaches and grapes. Local attractions include the Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center, Hokyoji Temple, and Tsuru's signature attractions, the iconic Tahara Falls. Tsuru has its own university, founded in 1953. It also has eight public elementary schools and three public middle schools- and you could teach at some of them very soon!
【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.