Hiring for Current & Future Openings - All Applicants Welcome

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates overseas or in Japan to join our fantastic team of ALTs from August 2026 and beyond! Overseas Applicants - Please note that consideration for earlier openings will depend on COE and visa processing times. In-Country Applicants - We continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis for mid-year and future placements. If you would like to live and work in Japan, or make a return to Japan and work with one of the most reputable and successful companies in the ALT industry, then please apply now. ---About The Position--- ▲ Full Time ▲ Yearly salary + annual bonus: ¥3,000,000 (Monthly ¥240,000) ▲ Positions may include: junior high, elementary schools and kindergarten ▲ Most positions will require driving ▲ Health Insurance: Shakai Hoken (includes health and pension) or Kokumin Hoken, depending on placement Our contracts are largely based in central Japan, mostly in Aichi, Gifu, and Shizuoka prefectures; with a strong presence in Okayama and Hiroshima; a number of contracts in Shiga, Mie, Nagano, and Fukui; as well as a limited number of positions in Osaka, Kyoto and the greater Kansai area. If you are focused on going to Osaka and Osaka only, we will most likely not be able to help you out. Please note that we DO NOT have anything in the greater Tokyo Area. ---What We Offer--- We want to support your growth and development to become a great ALT. The skills and experiences you will gain with us, will greatly benefit you in various ways for your future career. But don’t take our word for it, see for yourself what others say on sites like Glassdoor and Reddit. ---Benefits--- ▲ Full salary every month, no prorated months, paid on-time every time ▲ Outstanding and reliable support from Supervisors and staff ▲ Comprehensive benefits package with paid Annual Leave days ▲ Housing support: we pay key money and deposit for company sponsored apartments so you don’t have to ▲ Reimbursements: public transportation, bicycle, and more ▲ Driving support: we pay for the car lease and offer a variety of driving plans to suit your needs (up to and including fully paid plans where we pay gas, insurance, maintenance, etc.), and more ▲ Industry-leading training: tailored to your needs, taught by highly skilled trainers, hands-on, ongoing year-round, and professional development for your future career ▲ Resources and materials: access to top-quality educational resources anytime through our members website including storyboards, flashcards, songs, example lesson plans and more ▲ Visa Sponsorship ---Key Qualifications--- ▲ Native English speaker ▲ Bachelor's degree (or higher) ▲ Engaging, enthusiastic, and dedicated to providing a positive communicative experience for students ▲ Flexible, sociable, culturally sensitive, and eager to live in Japan for a minimum of one year ▲ Previous teaching experience ranging from ALT to ESL tutoring within Japan or in other countries ▲ Must have at least a basic level of Japanese with a conversational level being strongly preferred ▲ Previous time spent studying or working in Japan is appreciated but not required ▲ As many ALT positions do require driving, applicants who can or would be able to drive in Japan on either a Japanese license or International Driving Permit are preferred ---The Role--- An ALT’s work in public schools centers around creating positive interactions with the students both inside and outside the classroom and helping to provide enjoyable and energetic lessons. ALTs also develop and maintain a positive and supportive professional relationship with Japanese teachers by assisting with various tasks during the school year. ALTs will experience prolonged periods of standing, walking, and stair climbing. ALTs will also be encouraged to perform high energy movements such as running and playing with students. To help you find success in this role, our ALTs are