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dawnbuckley · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 68

Hi,

I have been looking for jobs in Argentina for a while and it seems so difficult!
Most want an advanced teaching qualification and US citizenship. I am Irish, and to make things worse I don`t have a teaching certificate. I have 2 years experience though, in Asia and the UAE, and have a degree and MA (English but not tesol)

I am not expecting to make alot money there but I cannot afford to do a voluntary programme/position so I really need a paid job.

Should I forget it? Has anyone else been in a similar position?

Thanks,

Dawn

Sabine11 · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject:

You shouldn't have any problems getting a job here without a TEFL.. For a lot of places experience counts more than certificates.. If you're a native English speaker, it shouldn't be hard at all..

Where have you applied? I can tell you that having US citizenship is not a valid requirement to work in language schools.. You should apply in other language institutes in B.A., there are tons here..

Suerte, S.

amymihyang · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 7

There are many many schools here so it's difficult to make blanket statements about whether or not they want TEFL. I interviewed with 6 and every one wanted me to have a cert. I know some people who were frustrated with that response and ended up lying (not something I'm recommending here).
When comparing my cover emails and resumes sent to schools to others here without TEFLs, it seems like I was getting more responses. Also, emphasize that you are staying here for a full year (are you?), many don't want people to only stay for a few months. Work either way is plentiful, it's just slow to finalize a full schedule. I've been here for 6 weeks and all my classes still haven't started yet Smile

Sabine11 · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject:

DeanJ · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 14

My buddy and I are planning on doing the CELTA course this July.

In August, I will return to California and continuing teaching High School, and he was planning on staying for a while and teaching.

IH Belgrano told him to forget it; he won't find work in August.

Is this right? He has a BA (and he will have his CELTA). Is it realistic for him to look for work in August?

Thanks everyone for your help.

Sabine11 · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject:

August is a tougher time to look for jobs here, but not impossible..

He should just make sure he has enough savings to support himself for some time until he gets some teaching hours..

Suerte, S.