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[Spring 2026] Experience Japan as an Assistant Language Teacher
Borderlink
Various, Japan
200
- Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, ESL Instructor
- Bachelor
- TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hoursTESL/TEFL Certificate
- TEFL certification required
- United States (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica
While not required, the following are strongly preferred:
● Previous teaching experience
● Certification (TESL, TEFL, etc)
If you are applying from overseas or in Japan and seeking visa sponsorship:
● You must be a university graduate holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
● You must also have had 12 years of education where English was the main language of instruction used for all classes (i.e. all classes were taught primarily in English).
Both of these are necessary to be eligible for visa sponsorship, and are non-negotiable.
Borderlink ALTs enjoy a range of benefits and support, including:
● Visa sponsorship and renewal support
● Enrollment in Japan's social insurance system
● Paid holidays (as stipulated by the contract)
● Year-round paid training sessions (including orientation/initial training)
● Support with learning Japanese for beginners
● Help with securing a rental car (for driving positions) at a much more reasonable price than other rental services
● Personalized, friendly assistance with handling administrative tasks
● Access to teaching materials and our vast library of educational resources
● Regular consultation with office staff to help you hone your skills
● Priority for future positions and/or possibility of career advancement in the company
● A yearly calendar of working days to help you manage your schedule
Experience Japan in a whole new way as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) with Borderlink, Inc. We're looking for enthusiastic, energetic and education-focused individuals to join us in Japan for the new school year starting from April 2026.
ALTs teach alongside Japanese teachers to make English lessons fun and engaging for the students. Practicing grammar and vocabulary as well as participating in games and activities all help to reinforce the lesson’s goals. Where being an ALT really stands out from other teaching jobs are the opportunities you'll have for communication and interaction with your students and fellow teachers beyond the classroom.
Our ALTs work primarily in elementary and junior high schools, with possibility of kindergarten and senior high school placements as well. We're also based all across the country, covering most major regions of Japan. From dense urban cities to spacious, low-cost country towns, there is a new adventure waiting for you. Discover a different side of Japan with Borderlink. We're waiting to hear from you!
Why be an ALT?
● Stable, fulfilling and full-time work starting from Fall 2025 & earlier (if living in Japan) or Spring 2026 (if living overseas).
● Monthly salaries ranging from 220,000-250,000 yen, enrollment in social insurance/health care and support every step of the way
● Work on weekdays (Monday-Friday) between 7:45 am and 6:00 pm, and enjoy free evenings, weekends, holidays and school vacations
● Experience a new side of Japan as you teach in public elementary and junior high schools (with Kindergarten and senior high also in select areas)
● For those living abroad, there's never been a better time to move to Japan than now. Enjoy a country with a high standard of living but at lower costs than you'll find in other parts of the world.
What sets Borderlink apart?
● Variety - Our ALTs work across all Japan. We have positions in major urban cities and spacious, low-cost country towns as well. Borderlink ALTs work across Japan in Kyushu, Chugoku, Kansai, Chubu, Kanto, Tohoku, and Hokkaido.
● Innovative - We strive to constantly evolve and improve ourselves. Borderlink is the fastest-growing ALT dispatch company in Japan, and we're only continuing to expand each year.
● Personable - You'll always know who your main support team is and who to contact for help and advice in the event of emergencies.
● Education-focused - Much of Borderlink's staff have a background in education and over half of the HR team have been ALTs themselves.
● Career-growth- After gaining experience an ALT, there is the possibility of going to the next level and joining our team.
For nearly 25 years BORDERLINK, INC. has been a leader in transforming the way that English is taught in schools across Japan. As we approach a quarter-century of empowering students nationwide, we are more committed than ever to our cause.
Through our work in schools, English programs and events, online teaching and other venues, our team constantly strives to improve our approach as we help turn English from being just another subject into an essential skill that should be available to all children.
To achieve this, we create opportunities every day for people all around the world to realize their dream of coming to Japan as ALTs. Whatever your background, if you grew up speaking English throughout your life, you have the potential to make a difference with us.
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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