ALT for ES/JH (Immediate Opening) ‹ Japan Guide - 2015

• English: Native level


• Japanese: Basic


• BA/BS degree or equivalent, or valid Japanese working visa


• ALT teaching experience


• Japanese communication ability


• Visa sponsorship available

General details:



– Contract starting date: ASAP



– Contract ending date: January, February, or March (Depends on specific position)



– Basically Monday to Friday (2-5 days a week depending on the specific position)



– Working hours: typical public school hours (e.g. 8:30-16:15, 8:30-16:00, 8:15-16:15)



– Ample vacation time during summer and winter breaks



– Accommodations will be either company arranged apartments or guest/share houses depending on the location in Saitama.



– Visa sponsorship available if you meet the requirements.

Basic requirements:



– Native-level English ability



– Driving ability may be necessary for some positions (If necessary, you must have valid Japanese or International Driver’s License; if needed Heart can lease a company car for 20,000 yen per month, which includes all insurance costs.)



– BA/BS degree or higher from a university



– Some experience teaching English or working with children



– Some Japanese ability strongly preferred (*but not necessarily required)



– Friendly with a desire to teach and work with children



– Flexible and able to work well with many different types of teachers and students



– Independent and able to fulfill a one-year contract

Even if you aren’t sure if you meet the requirements to be an ALT, friendly applicants with a strong willingness to work hard have passed our interviews and gone on to become great teachers! Please send your resume to us as soon as possible to get started. Thank you!