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[deniserita]

Hi! Thanks for taking the time to read my post.

I have been wanting to teach abroad for many years, but whenever I start my search I get overwhelmed and give up. I was just recently granted a leave in my district for next school year.... so this has got to be the year that I actually do it. However once again I have been looking to for a job but find myself getting overwhelmed with all the options.

I would love to teach in Italy but am finding out that it is quite difficult for a non EU to get a job there.

The basics on me:

Female
12 years of teaching experience in America (4 years teaching refugee students)
2 Master Degrees (Curriculum and Instruction and Administration)

I am really open to teaching at any level, and would actually love to experience a non-school setting teaching experience (perhaps adults)

I would like to have a job set up before I head overseas (for Italy it seems they interview in person, and I really don't feel comfortable going overseas without a job)

Is there a recruitment agency that would be able to help me with this? I just feel like I have been going around and around without finding what I need.

Any ideas for me??

Thanks!

[Glenski]

Unless someone here can give you an "in" for how to find work in Italy, my first suggestion is to widen your sites.

[smithrn1983]

The only Americans I know who've taught in Italy were able to claim citizenship based on ancestry. The same goes for most of the rest of Europe, I'm afraid. There are a couple of countries where you can get lucky and find employers willing to sponsor you for a visa, but Italy doesn't seem to be one of them.

[Trebek]

Try the American international schools in Italy. i know many of them are currently hiring. Try TIE online or Search associates. I am searching through ISS but they are expensive for what you get.. I know the American school in Milan is hiring.

[naturegirl321]

Fulbright might have a couple of fellowships you could look into

[deniserita]

Thanks for your help. I will look into the American International Schools.

When someone is able to get a work visa in Italy based on ancestory....does that mean 1st generation? My great grandparents are from Italy, but am thinking that is too far removed to actually count.

I may also be widening my search.
Any ideas for a single girl looking for a safe place to go for a year?

[tttompatz]

[deniserita]

Thanks...the more I look and hear from people, Asia might be a better fit for me.

And the search continues