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At the northern tip of Japan’s Honshu Island, Aomori boasts stunning scenery like the Shirakami-Sanchi mountain range and its ancient beech forests. Visitors are drawn year-round by its snow-covered landscapes, cherry blossoms, and autumn foliage. Aomori is renowned for its unique culture and festivals, especially the Aomori Nebuta Matsuri in August, featuring elaborate floats and vibrant performances. The region is also celebrated for traditional crafts, including Nebuta lanterns, Tsugaru lacquerware, and Tsugaru shamisen music. Aomori offers a captivating mix of natural beauty and cultural richness, making it a compelling destination.
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
- Rokkasho Village (April 2025)
- 【Enjoy Aomori as an ALT!】
Borderlink, Inc. is now hiring Assistant Language Teachers (ALT) for Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture. These positions start in April 2025, but you can apply now to secure one in advance. If you are looking to relocate to Rokkasho 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 7th 2025 to March 26th 2026
⚫ Contract type: Full-time
⚫ Level: Kindergarten, elementary and junior high schools
⚫ General working hours: Between 7:45 am to 16:30 pm (actual working time: 6 hours 00 minutes)
⚫ Salary range: Between 235,000 yen to 251,000 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 Rokkasho Village (青森県六ヶ所村)】
Rokkasho is a geographically unique village located on Aomori's northeastern coast, bordered to the south by several lakes and accessible to nearby cities by major highways. As a more remote, rural area, Rokkasho is the choice for those looking for an escape from the monotony and crowds of bigger cities. The area around Rokkasho was known for raising horses during the Kamakura period, and today it is known as a center for various energy developments. Local attractions include a history museum, golf course, fishing ponds, ski slopes, camp sites, and more natural wonders. Drivers who enjoy countryside living will love teaching in Rokkasho, so send in your application today!
【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.