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About
Located on the northern coast of Honshu, Niigata is renowned for its high-quality rice, which is considered among Japan's best, and its renowned sake, crafted from the pristine waters of the region. The capital, Niigata City, is a lively port city with a bustling waterfront, where visitors can enjoy attractions like the Niigata Prefectural Civic Center and the historic Bandai Bridge. Niigata's mountainous regions offer world-class ski resorts, such as Naeba and Myoko Kogen, making it a premier destination for winter sports. Additionally, the prefecture is home to numerous hot springs, including those in the popular towns of Yuzawa and Kamo, which provide relaxation and rejuvenation.
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
- Tainai City
- 【Swim, Ski or Soak in Hots Springs as an ALT on Japan's Northern Coast!】
Borderlink, Inc. is now hiring for an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) position in Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture. This position starts from January 2025, but you can secure it in advance. If you are looking to relocate to Tainai or an 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: January 6th, 2025 to March 24th, 2025
*Possibility of continuing in this area for the following school year (based on evaluation)
⚫ Contract type: Full-Time
⚫ Level: Elementary and junior high schools
⚫ General working hours: Between 8:00 to 16:00 (actual working time: 6 hours 45 minutes)
⚫ Salary range: Between 225,000 to 250,000 yen / month
⚫ Benefits: Social Insurance
【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 degree or equivalent
🔺 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
🔺 Have conversational Japanese skills and be comfortable talking with teachers and staff
🔺 Are in good health and able to commit and complete the full contract period (until March 2025)
🔺 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 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! This special discount is only available to Borderlink ALTs.
【Benefits】
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 Tainai City (新潟県胎内市)】
Tainai City is located in northeastern Niigata prefecture, about 1 hour from Niigata City. It features beautiful sea, mountain, and pastoral landscapes and hosts annual tulip, star, and ski festivals. Those who enjoy the sea can visit Muramatsuhama Swimming Beach while those who enjoy snow can visit Tainai Ski Resort. Other local attractions include Tossaka Castle, and Oppo-ji, a Buddhist temple with a 3-story pagoda. If you're looking for a taste of northern Japanese country life without having to go all the way up to Hokkaido, Tainai's a great place to find it!
【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.