Job Overview
- Employer Type Direct Hire
- Industry Education / Teaching
- Salary ¥240,000 / Month
- English Level Native level
- Japanese Level Conversational Level
- Restricted to Domestic Applicants? Domestic applicants only
- Visa Sponsorship Yes
Job Requirements
Instructor Visa Requirements
To work as an ALT in Japan, overseas applicants must have the following to receive a valid Instructor Visa from Immigration through our company. Please note the following requirements:
▲ You must either be from a native English-speaking country OR have completed at least 12 years of education conducted in English. Note: Japan Immigration does not provide an official list of native English-speaking countries. Applicants are responsible for confirming whether their country qualifies.
▲ A 3 to 4-year Bachelor’s degree (or higher) is required.
Key Qualifications
▲ Engaging, enthusiastic, and dedicated to providing a positive communicative experience for teachers and students
▲ Flexible, sociable, culturally sensitive, and eager to live in Japan for a minimum of one year
▲ Previous teaching experience ranging from ALT to ESL tutoring within Japan or in other countries is appreciated but not required
▲ Conversational Japanese ability required
▲ Previous time spent studying or working in Japan is appreciated but not required
▲Driving required
Job Description
ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates currently living in Japan to join our fantastic team of ALTs from August 2026 and beyond!
If you are already living and working in Japan and are looking for your next opportunity with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, we encourage you to apply today!
---About The Position---
Shirakawa-mura, Gifu Prefecture
▲ Full-time position
▲ Start Date: August 24
▲ Annual Salary: ¥3,000,000 (¥240,000/month) plus annual bonus
▲ Schools: Junior high, elementary, and some kindergarten classes
▲ Driving: Required
▲ Japanese level: Conversational
▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (health insurance and pension)
Shirakawa-mura is best known for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-go, famous for its beautiful traditional thatched-roof farmhouses and breathtaking mountain scenery. It is an ideal location for someone who enjoys nature, quiet surroundings, and rural life.
Winters are snowy, with over a meter of snowfall being common, so you'll experience a true Japanese winter. Because of the village's remote location, driving is essential, and larger supermarkets are approximately 90 minutes away. One major advantage of this position is that the Board of Education provides subsidized housing, resulting in lower rent than many other ALT positions and allowing you to save more each month.
---What We Offer---
We want to support your growth and development to become a great ALT. The skills and experiences you will gain with us, will greatly benefit you in various ways for your future career. But don’t take our word for it, see for yourself what others say on sites like Glassdoor and Reddit.
---Benefits---
▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time
▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff
▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days
▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to
▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more
▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more
▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career
▲ Resources and materials: access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more
▲ Visa Sponsorship
---The Role---
An ALT’s work in public schools centers around creating positive interactions with the students both inside and outside the classroom and helping to provide enjoyable and energetic lessons. ALTs also develop and maintain a positive and supportive professional relationship with Japanese teachers by assisting with various tasks during the school year. ALTs will experience prolonged periods of standing, walking, and stair climbing. ALTs will also be encouraged to perform high energy movements such as running and playing with students. To help you find success in this role, our ALTs are frequently evaluated throughout the year based on their lesson’s clarity, how supportive they are, and the overall atmosphere they help to create in the classroom. We are dedicated to helping our ALTs grow and improve for their future success by offering ongoing advice, feedback, and more.
Working as an ALT is a great opportunity to improve your Japanese language ability, experience and appreciate cultural differences, and most importantly, to be positively involved with the development and well-being of Japanese students.
---The Application Process---
Once we receive your resume and cover letter, we will only reply to qualified applicants via email. Those that pass our subsequent screening questionnaire will then be invited to an interview. All of our interviews are conducted virtually using Google Meet. If you are interested in applying, please visit our Recruiting website for further details about ALTIA CENTRAL.
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Gifu, Shirakawa
