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gorbyteacher
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 Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 2:09 pm Post subject: Single Semester Jobs? |
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| Most likely prospects, country or otherwise, for single semester work? Don't like the idea of full year commitment. |
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spiral78
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| Very rare. It's not really worth it for an employer to get someone a visa, housing, and local orientation for less than a normal 10-12 month commitment. The exception is summer schools and a few winter camps. |
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Glenski
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What is your nationality?
What are your qualifications?
Where would you like to go (or NOT go)? |
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geaaronson
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You might want to check out Petersen website. They`re big on summer camps. You might also check out CHRONICHLES OF A HIGHER EDUCATION, the listing service for universities in the US, but I seriously doubt they are going to have any situations that short in duration.
For short term assignments, think volunteer as in no pay, just stay. There`s the Dunham Institute in Chiapas Corzo in Chiapas. |
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gorbyteacher
Joined: 25 Sep 2011
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| Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:33 pm Post subject: First of all, thanks to everyone who's replied. Good Stuff. |
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Glenski,
USA, Male, 39, Credentialed in California, 4 years teaching experience.
Thanks for getting back to me. |
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gorbyteacher
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| Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 10:35 pm Post subject: Oh yeah, Glenski...I'm open, though Asia preferred |
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Creative, fun, loves kids (and it shows)
Got some good ideas playing guitar sing a longs. |
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tttompatz
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Location: Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
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| Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2011 11:44 pm Post subject: Re: Single Semester Jobs? |
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| gorbyteacher wrote: |
| Most likely prospects, country or otherwise, for single semester work? Don't like the idea of full year commitment. |
Flying in on your own dime, no benefits and language academy...
Taiwan, China, Thailand.
Getting a job with decent pay, benefits, visas, work permits and flights...
probably nowhere but China is at least a maybe if pay isn't a big issue.
Push it out to 10 months and the list gets longer with better pay and benefits.
Push it out to a full academic year and (since you are credentialed in the US and hold a US passport) you can find some pretty decent jobs in immersion, bilingual and/or international schools.
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AGoodStory
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| Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:32 pm Post subject: Re: Single Semester Jobs? |
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| gorbyteacher wrote: |
| Most likely prospects, country or otherwise, for single semester work? Don't like the idea of full year commitment. |
You might try looking just after the mid-year break. There are often--or at least sometimes--positions to fill when teachers do not return for the second semester. But what is it about a full contract that you don't like? You'll have all the disadvantages of initial culture shock without ever experiencing the advantages of beginning to know your host country and culture. |
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naturegirl321
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I've seen them on the China boards. Have you checked there?
TES often has a couple of positions as well. They need teachers to fill in for those on maternity leave, or who have had to leave due to an emergency. |
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Shroob
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I've also seen them advertised for China. They mostly offer a one way airfare, never seen one saying return.
I also know of a language school that has a six month contract. Though I don't think any airfare is refunded (again, China). |
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naturegirl321
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| Shroob wrote: |
I've also seen them advertised for China. They mostly offer a one way airfare, never seen one saying return.
I also know of a language school that has a six month contract. Though I don't think any airfare is refunded (again, China). |
taht would work for the OP though. He just wants a semestre job. So I assume he realises that he'd have to cover airfare. |
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Shroob
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| naturegirl321 wrote: |
| Shroob wrote: |
I've also seen them advertised for China. They mostly offer a one way airfare, never seen one saying return.
I also know of a language school that has a six month contract. Though I don't think any airfare is refunded (again, China). |
taht would work for the OP though. He just wants a semestre job. So I assume he realises that he'd have to cover airfare. |
EDIT: I've just looked them up again, it seems they've altered the contract (for the better), they now offer an 'airfare allowance', it's not much for a six month contract, but it's better than nothing!
The language school chain was 'Aston'. I had an interview with them and they seemed genunine enough. I had emails back from current teachers who were positive about their experience. They offered me a position, however, I decided not to accept (other offers appealed to me more).
They have a variety of pay scales/hours/contract lengths, so are quite flexible. They also have a lot of locations throughout China.
http://www.astonrecruiting.com/contracts.html
A link to what options they have. I believe the main person was called, 'Karl Shine', I talked to him via skype. Seemed a nice guy from the brief conversations I had with him. |
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DayaM
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I know two programs, but both are volunteer-based, with small, monthly stipends.
You can teach for a semester (5 months) with Chile's English Open Doors program: http://www.goteachabroad.com/hot-job/chile/2502
The country of Georgia is also running a program for TEFL volunteer teachers, where you live with a host family. |
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