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General recruitment is open now for immediate and April 2025 starts.
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Becoming an Interac ALT
WHAT IS AN ALT?
Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) is a title coined by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to describe native-level English speakers working in Japanese classrooms.
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INTERAC ALT ACTIVITIES
Interac’s ALTs work primarily in elementary, junior high, and high schools throughout Japan, with many teachers assigned to teach in at least two school levels. The most common situation is working as an ALT in elementary and junior high schools, with more time teaching spent at the junior high school level. You can expect to teach classes with a Japanese teacher, coordinating and collaborating to produce lessons together in a variety of co-teaching styles.
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Many ALTs also enjoy kindergarten, special needs or conversation classes online or in-person as part of their regular assignments.
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Your job as an ALT is two-fold: language instructor and cultural ambassador. These two aspects are inseparable, and you will become understand the importance of both after a comprehensive initial training program.
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Job specifics
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- Salary: 2,400,000+ per year, depending on area and conditions.
- Work Locations: At elementary, junior or senior high schools. The exact number and location will depend on each ALTs specific assignment.
- Insurances: Social (health and pension), Unemployment, Accident
- Duties: Include, but are not limited to:
1. Meeting with Japanese Teachers of English (JTE) to plan and prepare lessons, according to the school’s curriculum
2. Teaching 45 to 50 minute lessons to classes ranging from a few to up to 40 students at a time
3. Assisting Japanese teachers in evaluating students and providing feedback
4. Attending on-going skills and professional development training
5. Being available for other assignments related to your core duties, as directed by Link Interac
All details of employment will be confirmed with applicants who are offered a position with Interac North prior to signing an employment contact.
- Requirements:
1. Currently live in Japan
2. University graduate with at least a bachelor’s degree (in any subject)
3. Hold a valid residence/visa status and possess a valid Residence Card
4. Have had at least 12 years of education where the language of instruction was English
5. Professional in all aspects of behavior, a team player, flexible, cheerful, and energetic
Preferred:
1. Have a valid Japanese driver’s licence or international driver’s permit
2. Hold a teaching certification (TESOL,TEFL, CELTA etc.)
3. At least basic communicative ability in Japanese
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