Full-Time ALT: Southern Iwate : October 2024

Joy Talk (株式会社ジョイトーク)

Company

Joy Talk (株式会社ジョイトーク)

Job ID

153577

Location

southern region, Iwate, Japan

Post date

Sep 13, 2024

Industry

Education / Teaching

Function

Teacher, Instructor (ELT, Conversational English)

Work Type

Full Time / Entry Level

Salary

¥210,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month

• Plus transportation on top of salary (not included in)

ENJOY SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, OR JUST LIKE THE COLD BETTER?
EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF A NORTHERN WINTER!
DRIVING IS REQUIRED HERE!

JOYTALK is now accepting applications for native English speaking ALTs for Japanese public Junior High schools and Elementary schools in the southern region of Iwate Prefecture, in Tohoku, which is part of northern Honshu, from October 2024.

● REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must:
・ be native speakers of English
・ have at least a bachelor's degree from a university
・ be willing to commit to at least the end of the school year at the end of March 2025
・ have a driver's license valid for use in Japan & willingness to drive
・ enjoy working with children
・ be a team player
・ be outgoing with students and teachers taking initiative even in situations where English is not the main language

Applicants would also be highly regarded if they have or hold:
・ education qualifications
・ conversational Japanese language skills
・ have previous ALT experience or teaching experience in their home country


● CONDITIONS & BENEFITS:
・ Work at public junior high schools and elementary schools from Monday to Friday with work hours being 8:15am and 4:00pm.
・ The salary will depend on the position, as well as location, qualifications, teaching experience and Japanese language skills and as such, will range between 210,000 and 250,000 yen per month.
・ We pay a regulated transportation allowance, on top of the salary, that will vary depending on work conditions.
・ This position includes enrolment in social insurance (shakai hoken) through the company.
・ We can handle all visa related issues on your behalf at the immigration office so there is no need for you to take time off to be there.
・ We usually pay a full and not pro-rated salary for months with school holidays, such as April, July, December, January & March, while we guarantee at least 65% of the regular salary for August during the school summer vacation, during a full school year contract. Of course, those that work a full schedule in August get paid a full salary then too.

● SUPPORT
Joytalk has been recruiting foreign staff for more than 42 years. We pride ourselves on providing quality and personal assistance to our foreign language staff. We provide visa sponsorship, paid holidays, discounted car rental, rental accommodation for our teachers if necessary and provide 24 hour support or assistance where needed. We also provide on-going teacher training with workshops held a number of times throughout the year, including prior to the start of the assignment and reimbursement for work transportation costs. We support our ALTs not only in teaching, but also in all aspects of life in Japan, 24 hours a day, including any kind of problem, negotiation, accident, emergency, etc.

Joytalk is proud to have supported our teachers with full work and full salary during the COVID-19 school shutdowns.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A STABLE SALARY AND STABLE EMPLOYER, JOYTALK IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

Please submit your resume along with cover letter for assessment.
* If you wish to submit a photo with your application, please make sure the subject is of a professional standard.
** Unfortunately, we are only able to respond to those who pass initial screening.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.