ALTIA CENTRAL -- Friday, 14 November 2008, at 10:51 a.m.

Shanghai Interviews: Public school Assistant Language Teacher Positions in Japan (April 2008 start) Sat/Sun November 22/23, Central Shanghai

Did you come to China for language and cultural exchange, but haven't been able to experience these as planned? Looking for a change in another part of Asia? Then you should consider an Assistant Language Teacher position in Japan with ALTIA CENTRAL . ALT positions offer the opportunity to experience teaching in public schools (mainly elementary school and Junior High school), using the Japanese language on a daily basis and being involved with the development of children. If you have the desire to accept this type of responsibility, please contact ALTIA CENTRAL. We will be visiting Shanghai on November 22nd and 23rd to conduct interviews for the forthcoming school year in Japan, with 1 year contracts starting form April 1st 2008 and ending in March 2010.

Applicants must be flexible, enjoy working with children and willing to go the extra mile to provide a positive experience for their students. Minimum BA/BS degree (required for the visa application),and previous teaching experience required.

Also the ability to legally drive in Japan is a necessary requirement for most of our contracts(company car provided, though non drivers can be accommodated. We have both urban and rural placements available in various prefectures in Japan, from Hiroshima to Shizuoka.

ALTIA CENTRAL offers a comprehensive support system and benefits package including accommodation assistance, use of company vehicle (including holidays and weekends) generous fully paid vacations, teacher training, teaching resources, support network plus other benefits are provided. Salaries range from 240,000 to 270,000 yen per month depending on experience and qualifications. Please visit our website for more further details on benefits and support. (www.altiacentral.org)

Only applicants considered for interview will be contacted.

About Us ALTIA CENTRAL’s slogan is a simple one - “Today's Impression - Tomorrow's Dream”. This has been translated from the Japanese phrase "Kandou-no-hajimari", a phrase, which seeks to create a feeling that, through a positive impression of English today, people can achieve, through English, their dreams of tomorrow.

But ALTIA CENTRAL is not in business just to teach English. We are involved with the development of children at all levels. This is a responsibility we do not take lightly. Our aim is to provide the highest quality Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) for the public school system in Japan, ALT support services, working conditions and support network, as this in turn provides the best positive experience for the students, the customers and of course the ALTs themselves!

By dealing with customers, students and employees honestly and showing respect and trust, we will positively effect the development of the students and meet or exceed out quality and growth goals.

Today we have over 250 ALTs teaching in public elementary schools in 9 prefectures and take part in the development of thousands of children everyday. ALTs with ALTIA CENTRAL have the chance to be more than a teacher. They have the opportunity to become members of a community whether they are placed in a rural or urban environment.

For more information, please visit http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/china/index.cgi?read=19643