Thanks so much for the info!

When does DODEA post the bulk of their vacancies? Is it more in the fall or the spring?

Thanks so much!

@PsyGuy

Thanks so much for the info. I really appreciate your insight!

@PsyGuy

Thanks so much for the info! Do you know any American teachers who have worked for them? It seems as if even though the pay is not great, the working environment and of course, the country, are amazing.

Also, I would assume that it is much easier to live comfortably and the cost of living is much better outside Stockholm and the other large cities. Any input on Sweden in general?

Is the 28,000 k or 2,200 USD salary for IES (Sweden) the salary for a new teacher or for someone with more experience? I have 13 years of experience and my Rank I (MAT plus 30) and I would like to know the salary I could expect from them.

Thanks so much for the information! Everyone has been a tremendous help!

There are two teaching openings at a school I am very interested in - am I allowed to apply for both at the same time? I am not sure if it is some sort of IT faux pas to express my interest in both positions in the email/cover letter.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks to everyone for the information and insight. Hopefully, I'll be able to secure a position!

I am interested in finding a teaching position in Western or Eastern Europe for 2016-2017, but I am terribly worried about not standing a chance in the competitive Western European market. I also have a family and I am concerned about living paycheck to paycheck in Western Europe. Would I have a better chance at securing a position at a good school in Russia or is the Russian market just as competitive?

Thanks so much!

jstwatchin

I am not a native speaker. I hope that does not mean I'm doomed!

shadowjack

Thanks for the positive words and encouragement. I'm hoping that this is a year in which there are too many openings and not a lot of Spanish teachers. I am starting to see postings for Spanish teachers, but most positions are in Asia. Fingers crossed that there will be some openings in Eastern Europe!

I have a master's degree plus 30 and certification to teach K-12 Spanish as well as 5-9 social studies and K-5 general elementary. Do international schools have a difficult time filling Spanish teaching positions or are these positions just as competitive as other teaching areas? I would like to teach in an international school starting in 2016-2017 and I am curious to know if my Spanish certification would the best way to secure an international position.

Also, since I have multiple certifications, does that make me more marketable in the international school world?

Any input would be greatly appreciated!