ALT in Nagano

We are AtoZ! AtoZ is currently looking for ALTs (Assistant Language Teachers) at public schools in Nagano Prefecture. This is an immediate start position and the contract period is from August 2024 to March 2025. *Employment contract period may be renewed. ALTs play a critical role in motivating students to learn English and assisting Japanese teachers. Especially for students living in a rural area like Nagano Prefecture, who have few opportunities to interact with people from other countries, time spent with ALTs is a very valuable experience. Requirements: • Graduated with a bachelor’s degree • Relocation to Nagano prefecture • Be able to fulfill a contract period • Valid Japanese driver’s license or a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) at the start of employment *Non-driving positions are limited. What we expect from you: • Willingness to encourage Japanese students to enjoy studying English. • Be able to speak conversational Japanese (Preferable) • Have taught Japanese students (Preferable) • Hold TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate (Preferable) Key responsibilities: • Be friendly and proactive • Be able to cooperate with JTE (Japanese Teacher of English) to make classes • Preparing and performing English classes • Developing students' communication skills for speech and presentation • Promoting international understanding among students • Conducting and scoring English language proficiency tests • Leading special and extracurricular projects, such as English Camp and debate competition • Analysis of classes, evaluation and knowledge sharing of teaching methods • Cross-cultural lectures and language training for Japanese English teachers Conditions of employment: - Salary 2,470,000 yen –3,000,000 yen/year Working days and hours: - Monday to Friday 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (Break: 45-60 minutes) *Depending on school - School holidays: Summer and winter (Paid) Benefits: • Working Visa sponsorship is available • Employment Insurance and Social Insurance • Paid leave (10 days) • New hire training (3 days) • Onboarding support: - Setting up an apartment - Appliances lease - Car lease - Registration at City Hall - Opening a bank account This is a Dispatch (Haken) position. We hire ALTs and dispatch them to local schools. Therefore, your employer is AtoZ, but the workplaces are the local schools.

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