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ALT Position in Saitama City for the 2027 Fiscal Year

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Location: Saitama, Saitama
School Level: elementary,jhs
Deadline: November 12, 2026
Start Date: April 1, 2027
Contract Period: 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028
Working Hours: 5 hours a day, 181 days a year
Posted: October 8, 2026

About the role

  • Assistant Language Teacher posts at the Saitama City Board of Education.
  • Direct appointment as fiscal year appointed staff (会計年度任用職員).
  • Work at municipal elementary, junior high and special needs schools.
  • The term runs 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028.
  • Conditions are confirmed after the February 2027 council budget vote.

Requirements

  • Native English speaker, or proven equivalent English ability.
  • A university degree.
  • ALT experience at a school in Japan, or a TEFL or TESOL qualification.
  • An appropriate residence status.
  • Basic Japanese for everyday conversation.

Working conditions

  • Five hours a day, 181 days a year.
  • Monday to Friday during school terms.
  • No work outside the assigned hours.
  • No renewal within the fiscal year is planned.
  • Remuneration is stated in the Board's notice of working conditions.

How to apply

  • Applications must arrive between 6 October and 12 November 2026.
  • Registration is made through the web form on the official listing.
  • Documents are then submitted by post or in person.
  • A degree certificate, passport and residence card copy are required.
  • Interviews are held mid December 2026 or early January 2027.
More about Saitama City Board of Education

Job ID: 1051