ALT Positions in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa (April 2020 Start)

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職務内容

Borderlink is currently seeking Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) for elementary and junior high-level positions in the city of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture. These positions start from April 2020, but we encourage all those interested to apply as soon as possible to secure a position in picturesque Kanagawa prefecture!
◊About the Position
ALTs work in public elementary and junior high schools, teaching alongside Japanese teachers. As an ALT, you become a part of your students’ lives as you help and guide them through an entirely new world that’s second nature to you- English. You’ll not only teach lessons, plan activities and make materials; you’ll make the language “real” by interacting with students throughout the day to help them actively apply what they learn in class. Ideal ALT candidates are flexible with their teaching style and want to make a positive impact on the lives of the students.

Position Details:

● Location: Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
● Contract Period: April 2020 to March 2021
● Contract Type: Monthly (Full-time)
● Level: Elementary and junior high schools
● Working Hours: Between 8:00 am to 17:00 pm
◊Benefits
We provide initial training before you start and continuing training throughout the year. We also supply you with teaching materials and access to our library of educational resources (worksheets, flashcards, etc.) With all these tools in your kit, you’ll be able to build onto what you’ve learned elsewhere to become a highly-valued and experienced teacher.

Other benefits include:

● Visa assistance (where applicable)
● Help with relocation & finding housing
● Round-the-clock support
● Work regular school hours, allowing you to enjoy your evenings
● Free weekends and national holidays, plus school vacation periods
● ALTs will also be provided a yearly calendar to help manage their other commitments
◊Requirements
We’re looking for highly-motivated, outgoing, and professional individuals who can commit to the full academic year and see the contract through to the end. This not only benefits your schools and students, but also helps your fellow teachers in their own future prospects in the area you’re all based. Part of being an ALT is being a team player and supporting each other. You may feel that you carry a lot of responsibility at times, but know that you’re never alone and have a network of support looking out for you.

In addition to those stated above, successful applicants must also have the following:

● Conversational Japanese abilities
● University graduate with a bachelor’s degree or higher
● Valid visa permitting work in Japan (tourist/temporary cannot be accepted)
● Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
◊About Fujisawa, Kanagawa
A bedroom community for Tokyo and Yokohama, Fujisawa is nonetheless a major commercial and cultural hub of Kanagawa prefecture. The area around present-day Fujisawa City has been inhabited for thousands of years, and the city is rich in history. Today, convenient transportation lines such as the Yokohama Subway line and Odakyu line have made Fujisawa an attractive and cost-effective commuter suburb. The city has extensive commercial shopping facilities and has the largest commercial city center on the Shonan coast.

Fujisawa remains at the center of the 'Shōnan lifestyle' image, and is a popular destination for day trippers from the Kanto region. Surfing and beach volleyball tournaments in summertime attract visitors as do the two major firework displays in the summer. Fujisawa's own Enoshima Island has many attractions, including a botanical gardens and Enoshima Lighthouse which is open to visitors. If you like a more laid-back lifestyle along the coast, Fujisawa is a great place to settle down, live, and work in.
◊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 country. 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!
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we are accepting applications now! We conduct Skype interviews regularly throughout the week, and welcome applicants from all over Japan.

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 pass the initial screening will be contacted for an interview.

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