- TOP
- Available Areas
- GUNMA
NOW HIRING
About
Gunma Prefecture is a landlocked area bordering Niigata, Nagano and Fukushima as well as Saitama and Tochigi. With 14% of its total land dedicated to natural parks, Gunma is a mountainous area that also contains some of Japan's most well-known and classy hot spring resorts. The small town of Kusatsu has more than 100 hot springs alone. Gunma is also a great area for activities such as hiking, skiing, and rafting. There’s also plenty to see and do in its urban areas like Maebashi or Takasaki. And plenty to eat as well- traditional foods include Yakimanju (a savory miso-coated bun, that is skewered and grilled) and Okkirikomi (flat udon noodles in a soy-sauce broth filled with seasonal vegetables). The traditional center of horse breeding in Japan, Gunma is a delightful area that equestrians, nature-lovers and foodies alike will all enjoy.
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
- Shibukawa City
- 【ALT work available in Gunma!】
Borderlink, Inc. is now hiring for an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) position in Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture. This position starts soon, so apply now and start working in Shibukawa right away. If you are looking to relocate to Shibukawa 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: December 16th, 2025 to March 26th, 2025
⚫ Contract type: Full-Time
⚫ Level: Elementary school
⚫ General working hours: Between 8:00 am to 16:00 pm (actual working time: 7 hours 00 minutes)
⚫ Salary range: Between 225,000 to 245,000 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 degree
🔺 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
[Preferred]
Those with the following will get priority consideration:
🔺 Hold a valid Japanese Driver's License or International Driving Permit (IDP).
【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 Shibukawa City (群馬県渋川市)】
Located on the JR Agatsuma and Jōetsu lines, Shibukawa is at a central point of the Japanese archipelago and is known as "the Bellybutton of Japan". Close to the larger urban areas of Maebashi and Takasaki, the city is a regional commercial center and transportation hub. It is also known for its hot spring and ski resorts, as well as the production of konjac. Other sights of interest in include the Shibukawa Skyland Park (an amusement park) the Ikaho Toy, Doll and Car Museum (featuring vintage toys and full-size cars); and the Ikaho Sistina Museum (an art museum which also has a replica of the Sistine Chapel). A fun, quirky area with lots to explore, Shibukawa 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 Skype 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 pass the initial screening will be contacted for an interview.
*If you previously worked with Borderlink, your application process can be expedited after evaluation.