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[EMH1969]

So here's my situation. I have two master's degrees, a K-5 teaching certificate, and one year's experience working as an assistant teacher. I'm looking for a place where I can make ends meet, pay my $150 a month student loan bill, and perhaps put a little money away.

From what I've read, I think I can do this in Mexico. But probably not in Peru, Costa Rica, or Ecuador. Is my thinking correct on this? And what about other countries like Argentina, Chile or Brazil?

Any thoughts are appreciated! Oh, and I should mention that despite my teaching credential, I'm really not interested in working in an international school.

[naturegirl321]

Basically, with a teaching cert, the world's your oyster. Pick an international school and expect from 2 to 4K USd a month, with benefits, fligths, etc.

Look at the Useful LInks which is a sticky at the top of the page here
http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=4556

Or try www.ibo.org

the only thing that you MIGHT have against you is that you only have one year experience and as an assitant teacher.

Here in Peru, there are teachers pulling in 4K a month at the American school

BUT, since you're not interested in an international school, what about a bilingual school? If not, then try universities. Otherwise , a teacher here at a typical institute is only making about 700 usd a month here in Lima.

[Serious_Fun]

[naturegirl321]

[EMH1969]

Thanks Naturegirl! Parden my ignorance but what is the difference between a bilingual school and an international school? And what could one reasonably expect to make at a bilingual school? (in Peru for example) And how much do universities pay?

By the way, you summed up my reasons for not wanting to work at an international school.

[naturegirl321]

[Prof.Gringo]