Are you ready for a new adventure? Starting this September, you can be a start of something amazing as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture!

About Kanoya City:

Kanoya City is located in the southeastern region of Kyushu in Kagoshima Prefecture. Kanoya has a reported population of over 100,000 people. Its warmer temperatures at an average of 27 degrees (80°F) a year and its subtropical environments nurture a wide variety of amazing things: amberjack fisheries, excellent wagyu beef, chicken, black pork, and sweet potatoes. Not to mention the finest sweet potato shochu, a famous type of alcohol produced in this area. Beachside drives and starry skies; this placement is perfect for those who want to feel and experience another side of Japan with a rich culture. Don’t miss this opportunity!

About the position:

The placement will be in elementary schools and junior high schools across Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture where the ALT will assist as a team teacher and help plan English lessons under a schedule created by GLAD and the Board of Education. As well as teaching English lessons, you may also be asked to participate in other school activities such as clubs, cleaning the school, and cultural festivals.

Contract term
・September 2018 – March 2019 (Late August start for training)

Benefits
・Days off include weekends, national holidays, and other holidays set on the Board of Education’s school calendar
・Rental car provided if necessary
・Relocation support
・Ongoing and continuous support (training and advice)

Conditions
・Monthly base compensation: ¥250,000 per month
・Working hours: Monday through Friday between 8:15 AM to 16:30 PM
・Placement: Elementary schools and junior high schools throughout Kanoya City

Succesful Candidate Criteria
・Native speaker of English or individual who has acquired an education in English for at least 12 years
・Holder of a university Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an English-speaking country.
・Holder of a valid visa status that allows work in Japan (visa sponsorship/renewal available)
・Able to speak conversational Japanese: communication is crucial for planning and creating lessons with Japanese teachers of English. We also highly suggest that teachers be able to be involved with the communities here

In addition to our strong support system, here at NPO GLAD, we try to make living in Japan as easy and stress-free as possible so that you can enjoy your time here as much as you can.

We look forward to speaking with all of you!