TEFL/TESL/TESOL certificate holders will find themselves in the enviable position of being able to access professional employment almost anywhere in the world.English is the internacional language of communication and with an ever-increasing global population there is a huge demand for qualified EFL/ESL teachers who have the necessary skills, confidence and ability to teach effectively.
Countries offering TEFL/TESL/TESOL jobs vary from those that cannot offer large salaries but can offer just as many benefits (Central and South America, Eastern Europe) to those countries where you can expect to earn from $30,000 - 40,000 USD (Asia, Europe, USA).
Japan
Full time position are available teaching English as a foreign or second language (TEFL/TESL) in the vicinity of Kyoto and Osaka cities in Japan. Two positions are available. Duties include teaching both adults and children, including young children, and preparing daily lesson plans based on our curriculum.
In addition to teaching, teachers are expected to support the school in hosting its annual Christmas Concert and biannual Summer Camp for the children's classes and occasional get-togethers for the adults' classes. We do prefer candidates who have attended a TEFL/TESL certificate course. We are also interested in candidates who can speak a second language or hold a bachelor's degree in a foreign language, education, early education, literature, English or related fields. Teaching is from 25 to 27 hours a week; total working time is around 40 hours a week when time for preparation is included. The salary starts at 290,000 yen per month (approximately $2,300 USD); there's paid vacation, health insurance and travel expenses support at the completion of a one-year contract. Housing is also provided in the form of a fully furnished apartment at a cost of 60,000-65,000 yen/month (approx $485 to $525 USD).
New Zealand
A number of positions are available for TEFL/TESL teachers for our Language schools in New Zealand over the next 6 months.
Applicants should possess TEFL/TESL teaching experience, a graduate degree, and a TEFL/TESL certificate from an international TEFL/TESL course provider. Preference will be given to applicants with professional experience in the areas of business administration, computing and those with additional qualifications in these areas. Must be native English speaker.
Salary depends on experience, with the contact hourly rate (class time rate) ranging from NZ$27- $30 with a 4.5 hour teaching day (more if requested). Assistance is offered for settling into accommodation. We also offer a pay raise to staff that undertake our popular and free in-service professional development training.
Teachers for Africa
Interested in Teaching in Africa?
Positions: The International Foundation for Education and Self-Help (IFESH) invites applications from school teachers, college and university professors, and school administrators who wish to spend one academic year helping to improve the quality of education in English and French-speaking African countries, including Benin, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Malawi and Namibia.
Eligibility -- Applicants Must:
* Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of U.S.
* Be in good health
* Have a college degree
Benefits: The Teachers for Africa Program pays the cost of placement, orientation, international transportation and health insurance, and provides a monthly stipend of $800 and allowances for pre-departure and settling-in costs.
As you can see, there is a need for teachers of English as a foreign or second language in every corner of the world. The need isn’t just for native English speakers, but for qualified instructors with experience in teaching or related fields. Our program can give you the opportunity to apply for positions like those listed above, and to be a competitive candidate in the field of TEFL/TESL/TESOL teaching.
Joining the many other TEFL teachers around the world, you will find teaching English as a foreign or second language to not only be rewarding for your students and their language development, but also for the benefit of your personal growth. We would be happy to introduce you to any of our graduates so that you can hear first hand how this teaching field has impacted their life and the lives around them. Just contact us if you’d like to be put in personal contact with one of our graduates.
For more information on becoming qualified to Teach English Abroad, please visit ITTO web site:
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