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gfisher · Joined: 16 Jul 2009 Posts: 20

Hello, I know the job market is tough at the moment but I'm struggling to find information regarding the prospects for licensed/qualified teachers.

Do licensed teachers stand a better chance of getting a job? If so, how?

I know of the JET program but what other jobs can a licensed teacher realistically get in today's job climate?

Thanks

Mr_Monkey · Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 661 Location: Kyuuuuuushuuuuuuu

Licensed to teach which age group?

Licensed in what?

How much experience do you have?

How much international experience do you have?

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

You don't need a license or certification to get a job with JET.

International schools are the places to go if you have a license.

If you want to work in a mainstream school, there are a few options:

JET programme and ALT dispatch agencies for (mostly) public schools.
Rare direct hire positions in public schools (contact the BOE and pray).
Direct hire in private schools (with 3-year contracts that may or may not lead to rare tenure slots).

Again, none of these requires a teaching license.