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madowlspeaks
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| iggyb wrote: |
I've heard the job fairs are the best way to go. They have some in Atlanta not too far from where I live.
Job fairs as a regular teacher in the state are a waste of time mostly. They happen too early for schools to know their needs and few are really hiring.
But, I heard in these international job fairs, schools are highly competitive. They know what they need, and if they interview someone they like, they try to sign them immediately without letting them leave the booth in fear of them being scoopted up by another school.
If I can talk my wife into it when I get back home, I might try this route.
I've noticed some schools use online recruiters, but I don't know much about that. |
Thnaks Iggy. I have seen a few of the international ones avertised. There is one in Bangkok in March. |
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madowlspeaks
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| Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Doing what?
Although you dont (legally) need to have teaching certs for *most* international schools (anywhere in the world) - most school, esp the good one's prefer them.......
Most 'good schools' prefer 2-3 years teaching experience in your own country ie - you would need to be qualified....
Experience in curr development/leadership experience ect ect......
Also, most smaller international school prefer it if you have had experience at teaching a second subject ie maths AND Science.....
+ what 'special' extra curricular activities you could provide/ would you be prepared to 'live in' at school for the boarders.... |
Teaching certification may not be needed for the visa but ALL good international schools require teachers to be certified as teachers at home and experienced because of their accreditation.
AS to the OP... it is a big world and there are good international schools all around it.
Searching on EFL boards is probably not your best choice.
http://www.ibo.org or http://www.tes.co.uk/jobs are 2 places to start your search and won't cost you anything. There are others out there but you need to pay to join to access the information or attend their job fairs.
There are also job fairs scattered across north America (as well as Asia and the UK) and you may want to attend one or more of them. If you are experienced, qualified and ready to make the jump you can pretty much be assured of employment somewhere on the planet.
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Thank you for the sites. Very useful... |
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madowlspeaks
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| Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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Um okay.
Search Associates (the website) costs $2000.00 USD to join.
Oh. My. Gosh.
Do they guarantee a job??? |
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rowdie3
Joined: 22 Sep 2003
Location: Itaewon, Seoul
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madowlspeaks
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| Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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| I could have sworn I read 2 grand somewhere.... |
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gbm75
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:20 am Post subject: google foreign and international schools Korea |
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Do a google search for foreign and international schools in South Korea. Check to see what jobs will be coming available what credentials they like their teachers to have, but then also check to see if they post information about their current teachers. Of course every school will prefer certified teachers with experience, but if you can see that they also have a few uncertified teachers working for them, I'd say you have a pretty good chance.
Chances are you'll have more luck at a lesser known, smaller school.
Also, keep in mind that some schools follow the Korean school year and others follow the American school year.
I know for a fact there are teachers in Korea with kids in international schools, and also numerous families that homeschool their kids.
If you are lucky, you might get a break in tuition or free tuition for your children. |
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