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dulouz
Joined: 04 Feb 2003
Location: Uranus
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 Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:24 am Post subject: Americans working in Europe - not impossible |
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I'm on some mail group and according to this, Americans can work in places in Eastern Europe. Its just difficult.
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I'm forwarding an advert from International House Bratislava, the
institution (to declare an interest) where my daughter is currently working.
Enquiries not to me , but to the address at the end of the advert.
Dennis
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*Teaching Vacancies*
*Positions*
International House Bratislava requires full-time native speaker EFL
teachers for late August 2006. The teaching in Bratislava is predominantly
in-company though not necessarily business English. In-company teaching
makes up at least 80% of a timetable. Teaching is generally Monday to Friday
with lessons usually starting at 7.30am. Most afternoon classes finish
around 6 pm or earlier. Due to the amount of company work, a teacher can
expect a number of split shifts in a working week. A typical week involves
approx 21 contact hours at a variety of levels from beginner through to
advanced.
*Remuneration*
Salary depends on qualifications and experience.
Accommodation is provided free of charge in a shared flat (with 1 - 2 other
teachers). Each teacher has their own room with the amenities being shared.
Other monthly benefits include: luncheon vouchers (60 SK per working day)
mobile phone allowance (and phone if needed) and Slovak lessons.
*Requirements*
Applicants should have a recognised TEFL qualification and an interest in
further professional development. Support for newly qualified teachers is
provided through regular workshops, peer and official observations. Due to
the in-company nature of the work we will also consider applicants of little
EFL experience if they have a solid business background.
EU citizens do not need work visas. For non-EU citizens the process of
getting a residence / work visa is lengthy and expensive. Consequently the
first 3 months of the contract may be worked as non-legal residents (due to
the lengthy and overly bureaucratic legalisation procedure.) Bar the length
of the process, it is relatively easy to get a work visa for teachers whose
nationality allows them to travel to Slovakia without a tourist visa (e.g.
USA, Canada etc.) However, other nationalities e.g. South Africans,
Australians etc. must provide the school with a lot of documentation, some
of which can only be issued in their home country (a police clearance with
an apostille, a birth certificate, proof of qualifications etc.) Since these
take some time to obtain we will only consider people from these countries
if they ARRIVE with these papers already. If a teacher does not complete a
minimum of 6 months of the contract, they are liable for the cost of their
work visas. A new teacher needs a passport valid for at least 180 days
beyond the length of their contract.
*How to apply*
To apply for a position with IH Bratislava please send a CV and cover letter
to Jitka Urbanova, Director of Studies.
*[email protected]* <[email protected]>
schoolwebsite: www.ihbratislava.sk
--
Dennis Newson (retired)
University Osnabr?k
CETEFL-L, Germany-English,
EFLTU etc.
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Caledonian Craig
Joined: 13 Jan 2006
Location: Edinburgh
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| Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:26 am Post subject: |
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If you look at the European jobs discussion forum, you'll find plenty of chat relating to this topic of non Eu-ers doing ESL within EU.
Pretty much every second post is from an American or a Canadian wanting to know how difficult it is to get a visa, med insurance, etc, etc...
I have to say as an EU citizen who has just come back from teaching in Italy, I'm against making it easier for non EU-ers to do ESL within the EU. For a couple of reasons.
Firstly, before working in Italy, I taught like many of you are now doing in Korea. Getting a job over there was extremely difficult. I have a 4 years honours degree and a (trinity) TESOL, yet the sad fact was that most employers are interested in getting a north American - FACT.
It's a LOT easier for me to get a job back home here in Europe- and why would I want that to change? Secondly, if a bill was to pass in the European parliament allowing non EU citizens work in ESL, would the American and Canadian governments reciprocate? Fairs fair after all.
Thirdly, and I can only speak for Italy, the form of English they would prefer to learn is British English (with all it's variants in accent Scots, Cockney, Irish etc,.) Put that down to cultural, or geographical proximity.
If any of you are interested in this debate, I urge you to check out the European discussion boards, cos all this has been explored many times over. |
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dulouz
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| Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:40 am Post subject: |
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EU citizens work in ESL, would the American and Canadian governments reciprocate? Fairs fair after all.
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Americans are having a hard time recuiting for many real teacher positions, there are many programs to recruit foreign teachers. I can't vouch for ESL - we don't teach ESL in the US, but in other areas, its very open. |
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Caledonian Craig
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dulouz
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| Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 7:44 am Post subject: |
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- no, thats not quite right.
TY for the input.  |
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dulouz
Joined: 04 Feb 2003
Location: Uranus
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| Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 8:01 am Post subject: |
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| If you are an American and you really want to work in Europe - you should try working for the US Army in Germany or other military installations in Europe. |
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zappadelta
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| Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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| If you are an American and you really want to work in Europe - you should try working for the US Army in Germany or other military installations in Europe. |
Yea, judging from the soldiers I have met here, they need a lot of help with their English. |
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W.T.Carl
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 9:51 am Post subject: |
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| Poland is still open for North Americans. Just jump through the hoops and it is possible. |
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