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jdl · Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 632 Location: cyberspace

If you are a US citizen use your peace corps contacts and state department.

jdl · Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 632 Location: cyberspace

Found the Education America Network international site. Ithas fewer offerings than the CDN site but here it is:
http://www.educationamerica.net/browse.phtml?a=inp

jdl · Joined: 06 Apr 2005 Posts: 632 Location: cyberspace

Or you can try ISS or such similar agency; although there isa price attached.
http://www.iss.edu/edustaff/jobs.html

DrVanNostrand · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 70

Here are a couple of links that list international schools and/or post their vacancies for free:

http://www.english-schools.org/european-schools.htm

http://www.schools.ac/

Just as an FYI, attempting to launch your international school teaching career in Europe is a pretty lofty goal. That's without question the most competitive region and the vast majority of reputable schools in well-to-do areas will require significant international teaching experience and in many cases advanced degrees.

Moreover, trying to find something mid-year will make things even more difficult for you, but vacancies do pop open every now and then.

Also, international schools are much different than private language schools. The odds of you 'popping in' and landing a job are pretty slim.

If you're really interested in teaching in specific international schools in certain areas you'll probably want to go ahead and start sending out your CV and cover letter and hope something opens up around the beginning of the second semester.

Good luck.

cstevens · Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 27

jdl, those are really good links. You've given me some good roads, thanks.

So, doc, I'm kind of confused now. I'm getting some mixed advice. I've read a lot of people saying that showing up and being on the ground is the best way to find a job. I've also been told that as a certified teacher w/experience that I am qualified for good jobs, not necessarily the entry jobs.

I realize that it takes more work to apply for a "good" job than a bad job, mainly through throwing out tons of applications, but should I even expect to hear back from them via the internet?

I'm guessing that I should probably have a few interviews and maybe some "crappy" internet jobs lined up and then also look for good jobs when I go to whatever country I am going to. Is this solid thinking?

DrVanNostrand · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 70

cstevens, check your PMs... I sent you a couple more links.

rlp5321 · Joined: 26 Jul 2009 Posts: 15 Location: Hamburg, Germany

Hi cstevens,

I think what folks on the board are saying is that despite your strong experience and credentials, when you relocate you may have to teach at a language school for a period of time while you make what ever connections you need to find a position at a private international school.

Jobs in private international schools are often found through connections and since you have few connections in your new destination, landing a plum job could be difficult.

What may work is giving yourself a timeframe. Say that you are willing to work at a language school to support yourself in your new city for 6-8 months. During that time you'll make connections. Learn about the different schools. Learn about the culture. After your 6 months are up, you'll start using those connections to get you the position you want.

Rome wasn't built in a day - and few people land outstanding jobs off the bat. Rome also wasn't built without connections and networking. Few outstanding jobs are advertised to the public. You have to 'be in the know' or have a connection to someone 'in the know'.

Best Wishes,

RLP