ALT Positions in Aichi/Gifu (April 2019 Start) (expired)

Borderlink （株式会社ボーダーリンク）

Company

Borderlink （株式会社ボーダーリンク）

Job ID

132063

Location

Aichi, Gifu, Japan

Post date

Mar 8, 2019

Industry

Education / Teaching

Function

Teacher, Instructor (ELT, Conversational English)

Work Type

Contract / Entry Level

Salary

¥215,000 ~ ¥245,000 / Month

Borderlink is currently seeking Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) for kindergarten, elementary school, and junior high school positions in Central Japan (Gifu and Aichi), starting in early April. Borderlink can support you with finding an apartment in the area, as well as provide visa sponsorship (where applicable). ALTs will be provided a yearly calendar which will help manage their other commitments. All positions offer social insurance, and the ability to drive or ride a bike will be essential for these positions. Please see below for other area-specific requirements.

As an ALT, you would be responsible for co-teaching with Japanese teachers, making activities and materials to facilitate English language instruction. You will also make the language "real" by interacting with students throughout the day to help them actively apply what they learn in class. The ideal candidate is flexible with their teaching style and wants to make a positive impact on the lives of the students.

--Position Details--

-Tajimi City, Gifu

Level: Elementary schools and Junior high schools (3 to 4 schools in total)
Working days: Monday to Friday
Working hours: Between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm
Benefits: Social insurance
Requirements:
- Applicants must be a native speaker of English / come from a country where English is native language.
- Applicants must be able to drive.
- Having conversational Japanese skills is preferable.

About an hour from Nagoya on the Meitetsu-Seto or JR Chuo lines, Tajimi is a small city that offers rustic charm and a traditional feel; for those seeking to escape the crowded concrete jungles of larger cities, it's a great change of pace. There's plenty to see and do in Tajimi; the city is well-known for its long history of ceramics, and boasts the Museum of Modern Ceramic Art as well as a triennial International Ceramics Festival. There's also the Tajimi Mosaic Tile Museum, Tajimi Monastery and numerous shrines, temples and traditional buildings. Even some modern facilities such as the police boxes have been intentionally designed to match the old-style architecture.

-Ena City, Gifu

Level: Kindergarten
Working days: Monday to Friday
Working hours: Between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (actual working time: 7 hours)
Benefits: Social insurance
Requirements:
- Applicants must be a native speaker of English.
- Applicants must be able to drive.

Located amidst the mountains and valleys of Gifu, Ena offers nature and history buffs plenty to enjoy. One can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period with its rich history and many sites, and explore locations such as Hiroshige Museum of Art, Ena Gorge, and Iwamura Castle Ruins. If you desire a trip into the big city, Nagoya is less than 90 minutes away by train. For a longer trip, the JR Chuo line runs through this city, allowing one access to Matsumoto in Nagano, perfect for a weekend getaway.

-Konan City, Aichi

Level: Elementary schools or Junior high schools
Working days: Monday to Friday
Working hours: Between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Benefits: Social insurance
Requirements:
- Applicants must be a native speaker of English.
- Applicants must have either English teaching certificate or experience teaching English.
- Applicants must be able to drive or bike. (When biking, living within the city is recommended.)

Just under an hour from Nagoya via the Meitetsu Inuyama Line, Konan city offers urban comfort but with a suburban feel; for those seeking to escape the crowded concrete jungles of larger cities, it's a great change of pace. There's plenty to see and do in Konan, including visiting the Hotei Daibutsu (a large Buddha statute), Flower Park Konan, Kannonji temple, and Koori castle. See the wisteria of Mandara-dera Park, and if you can get together a group of 15 or more friends, take a tour of the Morinaga (ice cream maker) factory!

--About Borderlink--

Borderlink is well-known and respected among schools and boards of education. We provide a level of training and after-placement support unparalleled among ALT companies, including relocation assistance and visa sponsorship. Recently we've been expanding, and are looking to create a strong roster of ALTs across the Chubu and Kansai areas. We're ready to believe in your possibility, and help you realize your potential as a teacher. Many in our management team began as ALTs or teachers themselves, and over the years accumulated the knowledge and skills to pass on to others. At Borderlink, there's always room for growth, both as individuals and as a team.

--Are You Ready? Apply Now!--

Interested in this position? We are accepting applications now! We conduct Skype interviews regularly throughout the week, and welcome applicants from all over Japan.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we're waiting to hear from you! Thank you for reading!

--Are Other Positions Available?--

Interested in learning more about positions elsewhere in Japan, including Kanto? We do indeed have other positions to offer! Please apply today, and thank you for your interest in 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.