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About
The second-most populous prefecture in Japan, Kanagawa sits along the coast just south of Tokyo. To the east is its capital city of Yokohama, home to a large Chinatown and the Sanbashi Pier, a waterside area full of nautical flair. To the northeast is the industrial city of Kawasaki which borders Tokyo. Further to the west are historical areas like Kamakura and Hakone, featuring ancient castles and scenic views of Mount Fuji. With a large portion of it being coastal, Kanagawa is a great place for those who love the beachside life, be it surfing the waves of simply laying on the sand.
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
- Sagamihara City (April 2025)
- 【Teach in the 'City that leads to the Future'!】
Borderlink, Inc. is now hiring Assistant Language Teachers (ALT) for Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. These positions start in April 2025, but you can apply now to secure one in advance. If you are looking to relocate to Sagamihara 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 2025 to March 2026
⚫ Contract type: Full-time
⚫ Level: Elementary and/or junior high school
⚫ General working hours: Between 8:00 am to 17:00 pm (actual working time: 07 hours 00 minutes)
⚫ Salary range: Between 226,500 yen to 250,000 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 Sagamihara City (神奈川県相模原市)】
Sagamihara is the third largest city and the fifth most populous suburb of the Greater Tokyo Area. This makes it a hub of commerce and culture, and a great place to settle down for anyone who wants close proximity to exciting cities like Tokyo and Yokohama while paying lower prices for rent. Sagamihara has strong business ties to Tokyo and access into the center of the capital is possible by a number of train lines, as well as highways. To maximize your experience in Sagamihara, having a vehicle is recommended; a number of great parks and mountains are just an hour away by car.
Other nearby attractions include Lake Sagami, Yōgen Temple and the Sagamihara Prefectural Park. And access to cities such as Machida, Kawasaki and Yokohama is easy and quick by public transportation. In 2020, Sagamihara City was selected as one of the "SDGs Future Cities" in recognition of its outstanding harmony between the continuously evolving urban area and the grand nature. It is a city that truly seeks to lead the way into the future. Be a part of that future this year as you live and work in Sagamihara!
【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.