Altia Central

English teacher at a public school

“Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), public schools in central and southern Japan”

English abroadcentral and southern Japan · Japan

Pay not published

Before you apply

Altia Central helps overseas applicants get the Certificate of Eligibility needed for the Instructor visa.
A degree in English or Education is not usually required.
For overseas applicants, experience with young children and prior ESL experience count strongly.

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About this job

Altia Central works in over a dozen prefectures across central and southern Japan.

ALTIA CENTRAL currently operates in over a dozen prefectures across central and southern Japan.

At a glance

Setting: Mostly in Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, Fukui, Mie, Shiga and Shizuoka. most of our positions are based nearby in Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, Fukui, Mie, Shiga, and Shizuoka Prefectures
Students: Pupils in public junior high schools and elementary schools, and kindergartens in some areas. The position you are considering applying for is a full-time Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) position in public junior high schools, elementary schools and even kindergartens in certain areas.
Contract: Full time. The position you are considering applying for is a full-time Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) position in public junior high schools, elementary schools and even kindergartens in certain areas.
Contract length: Usually one year, from April to the end of the school year in March. Typically, contracts are for one year, starting on April 1st and ending at the conclusion of the school year in March.
Start date: Overseas applications are open for positions from September 2026. We are now accepting overseas applications for positions starting September 2026 and beyond
Housing: Altia Central finds the apartment, acts as guarantor and covers all the initial deposits for most contracts. At ALTIA CENTRAL, we offer more than just accommodation assistance for most of our contracts. We will locate, secure, act as guarantor, and cover ALL initial rental deposits (key money)
Visa: Altia Central helps overseas applicants get the Certificate of Eligibility needed for the Instructor visa. ALTIA CENTRAL will assist you in obtaining a COE, which you will need to apply for the Instructor’s Visa

Details to confirm: Class size, Hours

Class size: Class size is not specified.
Hours: Working hours are not specified.

Who can apply

Degree: A degree in English or Education is not usually required. We do not typically require a degree in English or Education, though we do hire many new ALTs from these fields.
Experience: For overseas applicants, experience with young children and prior ESL experience count strongly. For overseas applicants, we place significant emphasis on previous experience working with young children, relevant degrees such as those in Japanese or East Asian studies, participation in exchange programs, and prior ESL experience in Japan or your home country.

Details to confirm: Language, Teaching certificate

Language: Language requirements are not specified.
Teaching certificate: Teaching-certificate requirements are not specified.

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out: A monthly salary, paid in full even in months like August with few school duties. We continue to pay the full salary, even during months like August, when there are usually very few, if any, school obligations.
Payment schedule: Paid on the 20th of the month after you start. Your first salary will be paid on the 20th of the month following your start in school

Details to confirm: Payment method, Bonuses, Cancellations and no-shows, Employment and pay terms

Payment method: The payment method is not specified.
Bonuses: The posting does not confirm any bonuses.
Cancellations and no-shows: Cancellation and no-show payment terms are not specified.
Employment and pay terms: The posting does not confirm employee or contractor status.

The school

The day: Your schedule of schools is set for the year from the start of the contract. For all our positions, the schedules are set in advance for the year, so you will have a clear understanding from the start of your contract of which school you are attending each day.

Details to confirm: The classroom, Materials, Support

The classroom: The classroom is not described.
Materials: The posting does not say which teaching materials are provided.
Support: Staff support is not described.

General teaching guidance

General advice, not the employer’s requirements. Check the posting for how this role works.

Get to know the learners, the curriculum and the school’s routines before planning the first lesson. Clear instructions, a manageable task and a way to check understanding are useful at any age. Find out who supports teaching and safeguarding, and how planning and marking fit into the timetable. Confirm housing, visa support and relocation arrangements separately; these are employer-specific.

Good to know before you apply

Details to confirm: How applying works, The demo lesson, Onboarding, Your first weeks, Peak hours, The first month, Tips

How applying works: Application steps are not listed. Follow the employer’s current instructions.
The demo lesson: The posting does not say whether a demo lesson is required.
Onboarding: Initial training and preparation are not described.
Your first weeks: The first weeks in the role are not described.
Peak hours: Peak teaching hours are not specified.
The first month: The first month’s workload and support are not described.
Tips: No additional role-specific advice is published.

How to apply

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Apply on the employer’s own page. Your application goes to the employer.
Check the interview or demo requirements and ask when you can expect a response if the posting does not say.

Never pay to apply, to train or to be placed.

Source: the employer’s own job posting.

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From the job posting

We are now accepting overseas applications for positions starting September 2026 and beyond

Questions to ask the employer

Is housing provided or an allowance paid, and when do I first see the flat?
Which visa will the school sponsor, and how long does the process usually take?
How many teaching periods a week, and how much planning time in the timetable?
When is the first salary paid after I arrive, and is there a settling-in payment?
Is there a co-teacher or an assistant, and who do I go to for classroom help?

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