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mynameisdiana · Joined: 19 Apr 2009 Posts: 1

Hello everyone! This is my first post Very Happy

I am interested in pursuing a M.A.T. in ESOL. From reading other posts on this forum, it seems like full-time positions teaching ESOL at community colleges or universities are pretty few and far between.

What about full-time positions at K-12 public schools? How plentiful are they? I know it all depends on the area of country and school district, but I'd just like to get a general idea of the demand for K-12 teachers at public schools in your area.

Just for your reference, I am currently living in Seattle and am especially interested in ESOL teaching in this area, but I'm very much open to hearing about other parts of the country as well.

Also, does anyone know about the availability of part-time positions at public schools?

Thank you so much!

bdbarnett1 · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:13 am Post subject:

Here in Texas you shouldn't have any trouble finding full-time, especially in larger cities. Part-time may be a little tougher, but not impossible.

Chancellor

cangel · Joined: 12 May 2003 Posts: 74 Location: Jeonju, South Korea

Some states have a primary endorsement in ESL while others go with the add-on. ESL is the Rodney Dangerfield of public education - no respect. Check your state for specific information...

15yearsinQ8 · Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 462 Location: kuwait

I think you're giving this guy too much hope.
There's a glut of teachers in the USA now - I was in Florida recently and noted NO teaching vacancies (f/t, p/t, certified or aide) in the 2 weeks I was there.
By part time does he mean a few hours a day (these positions don't exist) or a few days a week?

chinagirl · Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 235 Location: United States

Jobs are hard to find everywhere, that is true.

It is also true that the ESOL population continues to expand in public schools. ESOL teachers are very much still in demand in cities. NY is a pretty good state to be an ESOL teacher IMO.

misteradventure · Joined: 18 Aug 2003 Posts: 246

The fact is that alternative teacher certification programs are being advertised on eslcafe.com right now and districts are paying cash to advertise them. Florida is only one state.

The key is to find underserved populations. If the last school was the site of a gang-related massacre, chances are they have openings (since the other teachers finally quit, for example). Reasons vary.

I count no less than a dozen states with ads on this website for certification programs. Even with the MA, you need the cert.

Go for it.

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

check out the 'Education America Network' for US jobs.
http://jobsearch.educationamerica.net/
Education America also has sister sites in Canada and Australia. Each site has an international job posting service as well.

The greatest feature is the ability to 'job bot' where you can be notified of jobs as filtered by parameters you set. Great feature.....saves a lot of time...better spent diving or hiking or having a beer with the boys/girls.