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MiXX
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 Posted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 1:24 am Post subject: |
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| TIEPIE wrote: |
| I disagree with MIXX, teaching ESL as a certified teacher is not a joke. There are many poor international schools, albeit good ones as well. It comes down to what you will enjoy most. Minimal lesson planning, lots of free periods, and the comfort/ lifestyle Korea offers can be very enjoyable. However MIXX, if you have prior years of actual teaching it is worth joining search associates or tie online, etc, to see your options. It is a bit late in the hiring season, but there are still schools (maybe not the cream of the crop). A side from that, looks to be about 2.4 million a month. I was also suggested to apply to PNET in Hong Kong (for you SNET) and to look at taiwan as despite being ESL, they require a teachers licence. |
Its a joke in the sense that esl jobs in korea (hagwons and public schools) are primarily manned by young non teaching / licensed college graduates just in korea for a few years for the "experience" or due to the lack of job prospects back home. I dont see the point in taking the time and money to become a licensed teacher to then go and be a glorified babysitter.
Poor International School doesnt mean your teaching ESL. Means your teaching your subject but with a lower / smaller package than the better International Schools.
On top of joining Search, TIE etc one can go to the numerous job fairs held around the world. This is where more the hiring occurs anyway. Doesnt matter if you have experience or not as newbies get hired as well.
If you want to make the most money & benefits and gain meaningful experience you need to get out of ESL and into proper International Schools. |
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