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[Hater Depot]

I'm starting to search for ESL positions in the US, in New York State and nearby states (NJ, PA, etc.) One day of Googling turned up only a few websites with not many jobs listed. Does anyone here know of anything better? And I'm in Japan so it's not like I can go hit the streets myself.

[Snowkr]

Language Studies International in New York is a really good school but they may be slowing down a bit during the winter months in terms of student enrolment, though.

I taught for LSI in San Diego and loved it so I'd highly recommend checking out their N.Y. school. Lots of Korean students there on 8 to 9 month study visas.

[Milwaukiedave]

HD,

The best way is to find a list of colleges in the states you are interested in and then go to each individual website and see what kind of program they have. At least that will tell you what colleges have ESL programs. I don't know what to tell you in terms of private cram schools.

[Tony_Balony]

The company that gives the toefl-toeic is looking for raters, test scorers. I think the work is spotty and its work at home work.

[Bibbitybop]

The International Forum on Dave's (you have to register separately) would be a better place to ask this question.

[Hater Depot]

Thanks guys!

[moosehead]

you might also want to check out local community colleges in areas where you want to work - that's the best place for finding formal ESL classes.

fyi, larger metro areas in the US usually offer free English classes through libraries and public schools after hours, therefore there's a lot available to immigrants.

most public schools are also adding on ESL teachers in larger districts or where the need is - you just need to do a little deeper research .

[Easter Clark]

You might also consider looking at Adult Ed centers. You can usually find information through the library or the Vo-Tech extension of your local high school. Many of these positions are volunteer or hourly to start and the pay isn't that great, but if you stick with it (and recruit lots of students!) you can make a decent income...not great but decent.

Seconded about looking at the IEPs or ELIs of colleges and universities directly. Just go to any school's website and find the links for international students. I would get my application in whether they are hiring or not. Don't go through the HR department, but send your resume to 1. The director of International Student Services and 2. The director of the IEP or ELI on campus. If they're not hiring they will at least know who you are (if you make an effort) and may consider you the next time they need someone.

Also, many colleges need tutors for their International students, and some will pay you to do it. Regardless of pay, this is another opportunity to become known by those who matter, and will not be time wasted if you can spare an hour or two per week.

For what it's worth, I'd go for the smaller, less-known colleges since they tend to need people more than the larger ones, and they're probably going to be a little less demanding qualifications-wise.