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[ciarak121]

Hi everyone:)
I really want to get a job teaching english preferably to kids.

I have been looking online but online seem to be getting jobs teaching adults.

I would really appreciate if any one could advise me as to how to get a job in Istanbul teaching children.

I am Irish, I have a degree and I have TEFL certification.

I hope to hear from some one soon....

Thanks in advance:) :

[gator07]

Do you have a teacher certification for K-12? If so, I've had many friends who were quite happy at the TED schools. From what I hear it is a great school, so getting your foot in the door can be tough... but not impossible.

[ciarak121]

Thanks for your help:) But how do I gete my foot in the door!! Yes I have 140 hour TEFL certificate unfortunately I dont have expierience in teaching ho...will this limit me?

[gator07]

Hmm, good question. I'm not sure how strict TED is on the certification issue. I can't say from experience because I worked at a university while I was in Turkey. I see a lot of postings for EFL teachers in primary schools on Dave's fairly regularly. Just keep an eye out. I think others on the board have recommended TeachAway (recruiter) and have had pretty good experiences. You can search for threads related to them. Good luck!

[tarte tatin]

You could try sending your CV to some of the private schools, such as �evre and İşik.

I have known people who have worked happily in both those places.

[mimicik]

DILKO in Bakirkoy was always looking for children's teachers, I'd try them too (includes housing! Woot).