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Sitting along Japan's southeastern coast, Shizuoka has some of the most beautiful landscapes in all of Japan if you know where to look. Dominated by majestic views of Mount Fuji, the region offers stunning coastal scenery with dramatic cliffs and serene beaches. Shizuoka City is famous for its high-quality green tea, with visitors able to explore tea farms and enjoy tastings. The Izu Peninsula, extending into the Pacific Ocean, is celebrated for its hot springs, scenic coastal trails, and lush forests. The historic town of Mishima, with its traditional architecture and Mishima Taisha shrine, provides cultural insights, while the Hakone area, part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, is known for its hot springs, picturesque Lake Ashi, and outdoor art museum. Take in the cozy country atmosphere of Susono City, or ride a cable car over part of the mighty Hamanako lake. Shizuoka seems full of natural splendor everywhere you look.
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
- Susono City
- 【Teach near Mount Fuji! Be an ALT in Susono】
Borderlink, Inc. is now hiring an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) for Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture. This position starts immediately, so apply now. If you are looking to relocate to Susono or 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 19th, 2025
⚫ Contract type: Full-Time
⚫ Level: Junior high schools
⚫ General working hours: Between 8:00 am to 16:30 pm (actual working time: 7 hours 45 minutes)
⚫ Salary range: Between 225,000 yen to 250,000 yen (monthly rate)
⚫ 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
🔺 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 2025)
🔺 Highly motivated, outgoing and friendly; able to proactively share ideas and communicate fully with other teachers
🔺 Have at least one (1) of the following:
- You hold a valid TEFL/TESOL/equivalent teaching certificate
- You have prior ALT experience in Japan
🔺 Hold a valid Japanese Driver's License or International Driving Permit. For those who do not own a vehicle, we can assist you with securing a rental car.
【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 Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture (静岡県裾野市)】
Susono is located in far eastern Shizuoka, on the foothills of Mount Fuji, Mount Ashitaka, and the Hakone Mountains. An industrial city with a suburban feel, it produces everything from cars and camera parts to strawberries and pork. Local attractions include the Mt. Fuji Museum, Gurimpa amusement park, the Fujiyama Snow Resort Yeti ski resort, and the famous Fuji Safari Park, which allows visitors to see animals from their cars or up close at a petting zoo. Nearby Mishima City is accessible by car, train or bus, and connects to the Tokaido Shinkansen. A scenic country city- Mount Fuji is always visible and some parts of it lie within city limits- Susono is an excellent place to take your teaching career this year.
【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.