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[nomad-ish]

i'm not really sure where i'm headed to next, and i was hoping to get some opinions of the well-travelled posters on dave's

right now, my priorities (in order of importance) are:
1. a job teaching science in english
2. ability to save a little, or at least break even
3. warm weather

my qualifications are:
-honours BSc degree from a top university in canada
-MSc in forensic science, with thesis
-3 full years of EFL experience at public schools in south korea
-about 1 year of tutoring experience (3 months of this was spent in an international college in canada)
-laboratory work and volunteer experience

does anyone have any opinions on where i should head to next or any reputable programs i should apply to? i'd prefer to work for a government school, but i can't be picky since i'm looking for a science position. not all of my priorities have to be met either, i'm mainly just interested in number 1 and 2.

thanks in advance

[tttompatz]

Look at the international schools in Southern China or Thailand.

They are always looking for subject teachers (in English).
Math and Science teachers are usually on the top of their wish list.

You can expect salaries in the $1500-2500 range (depending on the type of school).

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[nomad-ish]

[tttompatz]

[naturegirl321]

YOu might be able to teach in an intl school. They usually require teaching certs,but the fact that you teach Science might negate that. Also, if you head for the "less popular " Countries, you might have abetter chance as well.

[Glenski]

What age group did you want to teach "science in English"?

Just what sort of "science" did you plan to teach? If you're not able to land an international school job, you'll have to have a pretty high command of the local language in most countries.

[nomad-ish]

[nomad soul]

If you're interested in teaching science at the secondary level, you should check out teaching overseas at a Department of Defense school. Google 'DoDEA.' The DoDEA operates 194 schools in 14 districts located in 12 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

[johnslat]

Dear nomad soul,

The DoD is a very good option. My step-daughter, a music teacher, was laid-off in Colorado. I told her to apply to the DoD.
She's now teaching music at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, and, after spending two years there, she can ask for a transfer overseas if she wants.

She loves it.

Regards,
John

[Glenski]

You might still need teaching certification/license.
http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/options/qual_teach1.html#english
http://www.tieonline.com/community_job_guide_3.cfm

The second link above says:
Department of Defense Dependents Schools: Teaching Jobs Overseas

The U.S. Department of Defense operates around 200 elementary and secondary schools located primarily in NATO countries, usually on American military bases in Europe, Great Britain, the Mediterranean area, Japan, Korea, The Philippines, Cuba, Panama, Canada and other Atlantic region locations. Teachers and administrators for DoDDS schools are hired in the United States and candidates must have American training and certification.

john,
What about your step-daughter?

[johnslat]

Dear Glenski,

She's certified to teach in Colorado and has about 10 years teaching experience in the States. She now working on her MA.

Regards,
John

[nomad-ish]

unfortunately, the DoD jobs are out: i'm not american but thanks to everyone for the advice; i think i'll start contacting international schools to see if they'll take my masters and classroom experience in place of a teaching certificate.

[LongShiKong]

I'm back in Canada doing a 1 yr teacher's degree at Queen's U after 9 years of TEFL in China. It was actually my mother's advice following my 1st year--she wanted me to get a 'real job'. At the time I chose ESL to career-switch into, I couldn't appreciate why TEFL engendered such disparaging comments.

I've got until our Int'l Career Fair in January to decide whether I want to return to China or choose another country entirely as job prospects here are slim. at the moment, I'm leaning slightly toward China but I'm also open to teaching in other countries. I'd love to hear from those of you who can compare teaching at Int'l schools in China with those in other countries.

[Guy Courchesne]