Location: Nationwide, Japan
Work Type: Full Time / Entry Level
Salary: ¥220,000 ~ ¥250,000 / Month
Requirements
- English: Native level
- Japanese: Basic (preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- 12 years of education where English was the main medium of instruction
- Visa sponsorship available
Description
For over 25 years, Borderlink, Inc. has been creating opportunities for people around the world to come live and work in Japan as Assistant Language Teachers. Whether you’re looking to start your adventure from overseas or you’re already living in Japan and seeking a new opportunity, we’re here to help.
🌸 Why be an ALT?
● Stable, fulfilling and full-time work starting from Spring 2026 (and possibility of starting earlier for those already living in Japan)
● 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 Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Kyushu.
● 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.
🗾 Applying from Japan – Join us in Spring 2026 or earlier
If you live in Japan and hold the appropriate resident or working visa type, we are already looking to hire for positions starting from spring 2026. Want to plan your next career step in advance and have the possibility of work lined up for next year? Apply today and go through the interview process now! For those seeking more immediate-start work, we are also recruiting for limited openings starting in the current school year. Those with prior ALT experience, the ability to drive in Japan and/or are open to relocation will get priority consideration. Additionally, part-time positions are possible in select areas for domestic applicants.
🌎 Applying from Overseas – Join us in Spring 2026
For those applying from overseas, now is the time to join us for the new school year next spring. The window for overseas hiring will be closing soon, so start your journey by applying today. Successful candidates will be guided through each step of the process, including applying for a visa and receiving online support from our staff. This opportunity won’t be available forever, so the sooner you apply the higher your chances are of being in Japan by this time next year.
⚠️ Requirements
If you are applying from overseas OR are in Japan and seeking visa sponsorship, you must:
● Be a university graduate holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
● You also need to 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.
However, you do not need to come from a country where English is the native language to be an ALT. As long as your educational history had the above-mentioned 12 years (such as attending a bilingual school or living abroad), you can be eligible to work as an ALT too.
⚠️Highly Preferred
Those with three or more of following will be given priority consideration:
● Prior teaching experience with young learners (especially experience in Japan)
● Holding an ESL-related certificate (TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, etc)
● Holding a valid driver’s license and willing to drive in Japan
● Conversational-level Japanese speaking/listening skills
⭐️ Benefits:
Borderlink ALTs enjoy a range of benefits and support, including:
✅ Enrollment in the social insurance system (where applicable)
✅ 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
✅ Year-round paid training sessions (including orientation/initial training)
✅ Support with learning and improving your Japanese skills
✅ Access to teaching materials and our vast library of educational resources
✅ Regular consultation with office staff to help you hone your skills
✅ Paid holidays (as stipulated by the contract)
✅ 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