Interac

English teacher at a public school

“Assistant Language Teacher (ALT), public schools across Japan”

English abroadJapan

¥2,400,000 to ¥3,000,000 Japanese yen

Per year

Before you apply

Filipino candidates living in Japan who need visa sponsorship are addressed in the application.
Education where the language of instruction in all courses was English.
A university graduate with at least a bachelor’s degree in any major.
Only applicants able to commit to the full term of the assignment are considered eligible.

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About this job

Interac’s teachers deliver English lessons in the Japanese school system as assistant language teachers.

Interac teachers enrich the lives of hundreds of thousands of school children every year by delivering interactive and exciting English lessons.

At a glance

Setting: Japanese government schools. Interac ALTs work in Japanese government schools.
Students: Elementary and junior high school students, most commonly. Most ALT assignments include a combination of elementary and junior high schools.
Hours: Monday to Friday, with scheduled teaching hours between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Work Mondays to Fridays with scheduled teaching hours between 8 am and 5 pm
Contract length: One year, renewable by mutual agreement. 1 year contract (renewable by mutual agreement)
Start date: Most positions start in early April or late August, running until March. Most Interac ALT positions start in early April or late August and last until March the following year.
Visa: Filipino candidates living in Japan who need visa sponsorship are addressed in the application. If you are a Filipino candidate living in Japan who requires visa sponsorship, as part of your application

Details to confirm: Class size, Contract, Housing

Class size: Class size is not specified.
Contract: The posting does not confirm employee or contractor status.
Housing: The posting does not confirm whether housing is included.

Who can apply

Language: Education where the language of instruction in all courses was English. where the language of instruction in all courses was English
Degree: A university graduate with at least a bachelor’s degree in any major. Be a university graduate with at least a bachelor’s degree in any major
Also asked for: Only applicants able to commit to the full term of the assignment are considered eligible. Only applicants who are able to commit to the full term of the assignment are considered eligible for employment.

Details to confirm: Teaching certificate, Experience

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

Pay and payment terms

How pay is worked out: The published rate is per year. Check which preparation and other duties are paid.

Details to confirm: Payment schedule, Payment method, Bonuses, Cancellations and no-shows

Payment schedule: The payment schedule is not specified.
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.

The school

Materials: Interac provides a website with lesson plans, flash cards and other classroom tools. Interac maintains a website where lesson plans, flash cards, and other classroom tools are made available.

Details to confirm: The classroom, Support, The day

The classroom: The classroom is not described.
Support: Staff support is not described.
The day: A typical timetable is not provided.

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

How applying works: Complete the application form fully, through to the confirm and submit button. Please make sure that you complete the application form fully, to the “Confirm and Submit” button
Onboarding: New ALTs are offered an initial orientation and training programme. All new Interac ALTs are offered a comprehensive initial orientation and training program

Details to confirm: The demo lesson, Your first weeks, Peak hours, The first month, Tips

The demo lesson: The posting does not say whether a demo lesson is required.
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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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

Salary: Range of 2.4 to 3.0 million yen annually for 12-month contracts

Published pay terms ¥2,400,000 to ¥3,000,000 Japanese yen per year

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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