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[onomatopoeia]

Who's most trusted of all these recruiting sites like Teachaway, Footprints, etc.?

I need one that'll give me objective information such as a teaching position with enough free time to finish my M.Ed. Most recruiters won't know how much prep work's involved at a school, or don't care, and will tell me whatever I want to hear. Surely there are companies who have an interest in finding the right fit.

Like I'd be okay with a school on Guam or Easter Island so long as it meets this criteria. Do sites look for placements far and wide, not just a specific region like East Asia?

I have a US teacher certification for K-8, CELTA, BA, 2 years teaching experience, and 5 courses away from Masters in Education.

[nomad soul]

Since work hours are set by the client and not by the recruiter, your focus should be on the number of work hours stated on the job ads. So it seems your question is really about where you can teach part time or for X number of hours/days.

[spiral78]

Just as a general tip, the majority of recruiters are for regions, and the even greater numbers of recruiters focus on Asia or the ME.

In much of the world, employers don't hire anyone sight-unseen; there are simply enough teachers around that they don't need to take a chance. This is true in Europe, most Anglophone countries, and I believe much of Latin America as well. Asia is about the only region outside of the Middle East that often hires from abroad.

So by relying on recruiters you are also limiting yourself to the regions where they operate.

[MuscatGary]

Sounds like you're planning to finish your Masters by distance and/or online mode. Be aware that this will mean it will not be accepted by many employers and even by a few entire countries!

[En929]

[onomatopoeia]

[nomad soul]

[En929]