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About
As Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis, Tokyo offers tradition and innovation alike. Consisting of multiple districts and outlying cities, Tokyo offers seemingly unlimited opportunities to eat, shop and explore. Tokyo is located along Tokyo Bay in the Kanto region of Honshu, Japan’s largest island. The city is home to an airport in Haneda, officially known as Tokyo International Airport, and Shinjuku Station, the busiest train station in the world.. Tokyo is also famed for its fashion and shopping, from the trendy districts of Harajuku and Shibuya to the cosmopolitan luxury of areas like Ginza and Minato.
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
- Bunkyo City (Immediate Start)
- 【ALT Position Opening in Central Tokyo!】
Borderlink, Inc. is now hiring an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) for Bunkyo City, Tokyo. This position starts immediately, but you can apply now to secure it today. If you are looking to relocate to Bunkyo 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: Immediate to March 25th, 2026
⚫ Contract type: Full-time
⚫ Level: Elementary school
⚫ General working hours: Between 7:45 am to 18:00 pm (actual working time: 7 hours 15 minutes)
⚫ Salary range: Between 237,000 yen to 250,000 yen (monthly rate)
⚫ 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 degree 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 2026)
🔺Have prior ALT experience in Japan
【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 Bunkyo City (東京都文京区)】
One of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Bunkyo is located in the center of the city and is renowned for its cleanliness. It is easy to access the rest of Tokyo from here by train or bus, making it a great centralized place to live. Rent prices can be quite reasonable, especially if you plan on living in a share house-style arrangement. The schools in Bunkyo boast high-quality school equipment and a serious attitude about quality education. There's a lot to see and do on the weekends in this exciting area as well, such as a visit to the Chinzan-so Garden or Tokyo Dome City. If you want a taste of the heart of Tokyo, Bunkyo is a great place to live and work!
【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.
- Kita City (September 2025)
- [Teach in Tokyo as an ALT!]
Borderlink, Inc. is now hiring an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) for Kita City, Tokyo. This position starts in September 2025, but you can apply now to secure it in advance. If you are looking to relocate to Kita 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.
【Position Details】
⚫ Contract period: September 1st, 2025 to March 26th, 2026
⚫ Contract type(s): Full-time
⚫ Available level(s): Junior high schools
⚫ General working hours: Between 7:45 am to 16:45 pm (actual working time: 7 hours 45 minutes)
⚫ Salary range: 252,000 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
🔺 Have at least 3 years of teaching experience in Japan (including a minimum of 1 year of ALT experience)
【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 Kita City (東京都北区)】
Another of the 23 special wards, Kita is located on the edge of central Tokyo. Although it is part of the greater city of Tokyo, it has a distinct homey feel. Kita Ward boasts a lot of nature, including Asukayama park and the Arakawa and Sumida Rivers, but also great access to everywhere you want to go in Saitama and Tokyo. The English program in Kita is very advanced, with Kita having its own original curriculum. English classes even start from grade 1 in elementary school. If you think you would like the chance to teach in many different grade levels, then this is the place for you!
【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.
- Setagaya City (September 2025)
- 【Part-time Teaching in Tokyo!】
Borderlink, Inc. is now hiring Assistant Language Teachers (ALT) for Setagaya City, Tokyo. This position starts from September 2025, but you can apply now to secure it today. If you are looking to relocate to Setagaya 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: September 2nd, 2025 to March 25th, 2026
⚫ Contract type: Part-Time
⚫ Level: Elementary school
⚫ General working hours: Between 7:45 am to 17:00 pm (actual working time: 07 hours 00 minutes)
⚫ Salary range: Between 11,500 yen to 13,500 yen /day
⚫ Benefits: Social insurance, paid holidays (as stipulated by the contract)
【About Part-Time Positions】
Please note that this position will have you working anywhere between 1 to 5 days per week, but the hours are the same as a full school day (shift between 8:00 to 18:00). Daily-rate positions are recommended for those with easily adaptable and flexible schedules in their other work.
【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 2026)
🔺 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:
🔷 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 Setagaya City (東京都世田谷区)】
Setagaya is located in the south-west area of central Tokyo. It is accessible from numerous major stations such as Shinjuku and Shibuya, as well as from Kanagawa prefecture. A trendy, fashionable area with the highest population of the 23 wards, popular stations like Shimokitazawa and Sangenjyaya are famous centers of shopping and nightlife. Setagaya also boasts numerous museums, and some of the finest parks in Tokyo- nature lovers will enjoy traversing the many green-lined pathways around town. The multimedia-focused English program in Setagaya is highly distinct, and accessible to newcomer and veteran ALTs alike. A quiet, upscale neighborhood, Setagaya is an exciting place to work and live, while also being easily accessible for the commuter.
【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.