茨城県水戸市の英語学習、全国へのALT事業のエキスパート

Anyone who holds (or will soon hold) a BA or BS degree, or more than 3 years teaching experience, and is a native speaker of English is qualified to teach English in Japan.

Prior experience living in Japan, or other foreign countries, is definatley an asset, but not a prerequisite. Also speaking some Japanese, while not a requirement will be looked favourably upon.

However, more important to both living abroad and speaking the language is the desire to teach. If you have an open, enthusiastic and friendly personality, and a genuine interest in your students/customers regardless of their age, communication ability level, or social experience you will enjoy your time in Japan a great deal more.

This is particularly important as an Assistant Language Teacher. An ALT must be able to show concern and affection for their students. They must also be prepared to spend every day as both a role-model for children and a cultural ambassador for their home country at their local public schools. The job itself is not very demanding nor does it require any unusual skills, but still, over the years many people manage to fail at it simply by a lack of care for their students and a lack of concern for their role in the public education of the next generation of Japanese.

Cultural sensitivity, flexibility, and an ability to take initiative in serving the educational needs of Japanese young people and adults in a local community are necessary attributes of successful participants. The program offers opportunities for service where personal commitment can gain meaningful expression.

The ability to work without a great deal of supervision, along with a creative imagination would also be considered good pre-requisites. For most of the time ALTs are the only foreigner in their school and will be responsible for creating materials, lesson programs without anyone watching over them.