Start Your ALT Career in Hiroshima Prefecture and beyond!

ALTIA CENTRAL is now accepting applications from all candidates to join our team of fantastic ALTs for positions in Hiroshima Prefecture and surrounding areas. While we are primarily focused on preparing for the new school year in April 2027 and beyond, we are also still looking for a few people in the area for any sudden openings that may come available.

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.

---Instructor Visa Requirements---

To work as an ALT in Japan, overseas applicants must have the following to receive a valid Instructor Visa from Immigration through our company. Please note the following requirements:

▲ You must either be from a native English-speaking country OR have completed at least 12 years of education conducted in English. Note: Japan Immigration does not provide an official list of native English-speaking countries. Applicants are responsible for confirming whether their country qualifies.
▲ A 3 to 4-year Bachelor’s degree (or higher) is required.

---Key Qualifications---

▲ Engaging, enthusiastic, and dedicated to providing a positive communicative experience for teachers and 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 required
▲ Intermediate level of Japanese preferred
▲ Previous time spent studying or working in Japan is appreciated but not required
▲ Most positions will require driving

▲ Additional Requirement: Child Safeguarding: As this position involves working with children, applicants must not have a record of a specified sexual offense (特定性犯罪) as defined under Japan's Child Sexual Violence Prevention Act. Successful applicants must cooperate with all required Nihonban DBS verification, child safeguarding training, and related safeguarding requirements.

---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 stor