Assistant Language Teacher in Japan

Heart Engilsh School is now looking for Assistant Language Teachers who wish to enrich the lives of elementary school, junior high school and high school students. The newschool year will start in April 2016, and we are looking for teachers to join us in positions in and around Kanto area.

The main duties of an ALT are to provide fun and effective English lessons and interionalize Japanese youth. It is important for ALTs to help bridge this gap by giving stuents first-hand knowlege and experience of differnt cultures, as well as providing fun and effective English lessons. Although teaching is an important part of the job, essentiall teachers play and have fun with students and get paid for it! Some ALTs do different sports with the students or join clubs and afterschool programs for kendo or judo.

Most positions are 5 days a week (Monday though Friday), but there might be weekend work sometimes for events and other special occasions.

Basic Requirements:

-Native-level English ability

-Hold or be able to get a BA/ BS degree from a university (or equivalent) before your starting date.

-Basic Japanese speaking ablity (to desire to learn)

-Some teaching experience or experience working with us children preferred

-Desire and abilty to live and work in a foreign country and thus be independent

-Have a Japanese driver's license or international driver's license

Benefits:

-Visa ponsorship

-No limit on contract renewals

-Company accomodations can be arranged for most locations out side of Tokyo

-If driving is required, we can rent a company car.

-Traning before and during working at schools. Contant support from our HR staff and company coordinators, who can help with any issues between teachers and schools.

-Opportunity of promotion

Please contact me as soon as possible to start your path to a rewarding experience. Those who pass the initial screening will be contacted for an interview via Skype. We look forward to hearing from you!