Description

Interac, Japan's leading private provider of Assistant Language Teachers to the Japanese public school system is currently accepting applications from motivated and committed educators to join our team of teaching professionals. Previous ALT experience, Japanese language skills and driving licence are preferred but not essential.

If you have a passion for teaching, and wish to expand your horizons and teaching skills by working in the public school system in Japan as an ALT, then you are the candidate we are looking for.

Based out of its head office in Tokyo and its 14 branch offices located throughout Japan, Interac's staff of nearly 3,000 ALTs are now working in nearly every prefecture/state.

To be considered for a position, attendance at one of our overseas/domestic seminar/webinar and interview sessions is generally required, however in certain circumstances we will consider online seminars and interviews. Our recruiters conduct presentations and interviews in various locations worldwide throughout the year. Please check our company homepage for a complete list of current dates and available locations or follow us on Twitter.

Applications from candidates who already hold a valid working visa or for those people eligible to work in Japan and wishing to start before the beginning of the new school term in March are also welcome. To apply (for these positions only), we suggest that you send us your resume.

Please note that these earlier assignments will require the candidate to be very flexible with location preferences. Departure for Japan at short notice may be required and, in some cases, financial assistance may also be available.

Candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited to attend a one day recruitment seminar/webinar in one of the cities listed on our homepage and are encouraged to discuss their preferred commencement date with our recruiters.

Highlights

Interac was founded in September, 1972. The company is committed to providing excellence in the fields of school, business, language and cross-cultural training. With the ability to attract talented people from around the world excited by the challenges and opportunities of working in Japanese schools and corporations, Interac is constantly striving to enhance its position as Japan's foremost language and management training organization.

Interac serves hundreds of schools and Boards of Education throughout Japan by providing highly motivated and qualified Assistant Language Teachers to Elementary and Junior High schools in various locations throughout Japan.

Interac's Corporate clients include Japan's top tier firms, such as Honda, the Hitachi Group, the Mitsubishi Group and NEC. Interac also serves Japanese government organizations, such as JICA - Japan's International Co-operation Agency.

Interac has 14 domestic branches and two overseas offices that serve a client base of more than 4,000 organizations. Approximately 150 administrative staff (both Japanese and non-Japanese) are complemented by a rapidly expanding population of nearly 3,000 native-speaking Assistant Language Teachers and Language Consultants of English and other languages.

Qualifications

Applicants must:
* Be a native/fluent speaker of English
* Possess a BA/BSc or similar
* Be able to commit to the duration of the contract. First Contract is approximately 7 to 11 months, depending on the Start Date. There is no maximum tenure at Interac and contracts may be renewed annually subject to contract renewal with the client and satisfactory performance
* Teaching Certificates and previous teaching experience (especially in Japan) are advantageous

Fixed, regular schedule between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday (no evening, weekend or public holiday shifts).

Positions are available in Elementary Schools, International and English language programs, and the rapidly expanding team-teaching assignments in Junior and Senior High School English classes.

For all positions, an attractive monthly salary (less national income taxes of approximately 10%), paid vacation entitlements (including all school vacation periods and public holidays), reimbursement of commuting expenses, health insurance, and free Japanese lessons (offered online) are on offer for qualified candidates.

Candidates that meet all of the above qualifications are encouraged to submit an online application via our website. Due to the large number of applications received, we regret that we are only able to accommodate candidates who pass the initial screening process.

For detailed employment criteria, please visit our website.

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Salary/Pay

From JPY230,000 per calendar month

Experience Required

no

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application
• In-Person Interview Required

Typically The Application Process Time is

Seven to 10 weeks

Year Founded

1972