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[April 2026 Start] ALT Position Shirataka Town (Shirataka Town, Yamagata Prefecture)
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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 2026 to March 2027
⚫ Contract type: Full time
⚫ Level: Kindergarten, elementary and junior high schools
⚫ General working hours: Between 07:45 am to 17:00 pm (actual working time: 07 hours 00 minutes)
⚫ Salary range: Between 225,000 yen to 245,000 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
🔺 Be a university graduate holding a bachelor's or equivalent
🔺 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 2027)
🔺 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:
🔷 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 Shirataka Town (山形県白鷹町)】
Shirataka is a cozy town located in southern Yamagata Prefecture, its shape defined by the Mogami River and surrounding mountains. The town is nationally recognized as Japan's top producer of safflower (benibana), which historically provided a highly valued crimson dye. This fact is celebrated annually during the Safflower Festival. Shirataka also boasts a rich tradition of craftsmanship, being known for Shirataka Tsumugi silk textiles and Miyama Washi paper. In spring, the Town attracts many visitors for being a prime location to view cherry blossoms. Another local attracton is the historic Mogami River Railway Bridge (Arato Railway Bridge), Japan's oldest active railway bridge. Whether hiking aorund Mt. Shirataka or enjoying the hot springs of Furusato Forest Park, there's quite a lot to do in this rustic treasure trove hidden up north. Make Shirataka your teaching destination for the new school 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.
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