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Assistant Language Teacher - Chiba
Heart Corporation
Chiba, Japan
1 year
100
- Elementary, Middle School, High School
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor, Vocational/Technical Instructor, College/University Faculty, Office/Administration Staff, School Health and Welfare Staff
- Associate/2-year Diploma
- United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand
• Proficient in English grammar
• Minimum 12 years of education in English
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Driver’s license (for some areas, international and Japanese required, car provided if needed)
• Team player with a passion for helping young learners
Benefits of Working at Heart:
• Japanese Language studies (for beginners)
• Cultural immersion
• Career advancement opportunities within our organization
• Health Insurance plan
Work-Life Balance:
• Monday to Friday workweek with weekends and national holidays off
• Flexible work hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, varies by city)
• Seasonal breaks for travel and relaxation
Why Choose Heart?
Our company supports aspiring and seasoned teachers, offering training and preparation for public school teaching. Our bilingual staff assists you from application to daily school life. You can grow with our company. We have more opportunities in various fields for long-term residents of Japan.
Compensation:
• Monthly salary between ¥220,000 and ¥260,000
• 7 to 10 days of paid vacation
Additional Benefits:
• Career development opportunities
• Visa sponsorship
We are seeking enthusiastic candidates to join our team as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japan. This is an excellent opportunity for those who want to experience Japan beyond tourism and gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture through meaningful work.
Successful applicants will support English language education in schools, working closely with Japanese teachers and students to enhance students' English skills through interactive activities like role-playing and games. Your role is to inspire and engage students to speak English confidently. Whether fluent in Japanese or not, this experience will broaden your understanding and inspire personal growth.
Start Dates: September 2025 or April 2026
Key Responsibilities:
• Mentor and motivate students and teachers to use English.
• Help create an engaging English-speaking environment.
• Assisting teachers in public schools throughout many areas of Japan, from Tokyo to Kyoto!
Heart Corporation can give you options in your career in Japan. Some of us want to come, travel, learn the culture's values, and work for one to three years in Japan as they do. However, some want to immerse themselves in the Japanese culture and live their lives here. There are many ways to strategize how we want our time to be in Japan. We will help you organize your plans. If you plan to stay in Japan short or long-term, we will help you to help Japan globalize its workforce and environment.
The best way to navigate your way into Japanese society is through becoming an Assistant Language Teacher or ALT. ALTs help assist Japanese teachers in their efforts to help students of Japan become a more globalized society. ALT work pushes you into the door of working together with Japanese people and increases your awareness of Japan's people, language, and work culture.
We aim to innovate the way people find opportunities in Japan. Be it your first step into this country, a want to grow professionally, or improve Japanese language proficiency, we aim to provide a service that supports you along your journey.
We want to be a guiding hand, providing direction for those who wish to leap into Japan's lifestyle.
Be it your first time in Japan or you’re looking to advance your career, no matter your goals or ambitions, we can be the stepping stone to your next door of opportunity.
Teaching in Japan continues to be one of the most popular options for English teachers as well as licensed classroom teachers. One of the world's most technologically advanced countries, Japan also maintains a culture of old-world tradition and appreciation for beauty.
Tokyo
Japanese
127,799,000 (10th)
Yen (¥) / En (円 or 圓) (JPY)
Buddhism, Shinto
Temperate
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