When starting the search for international teaching jobs, I had few leads. The job fair in Iowa was about all I found. Then, given a bit more time, I stumbled upon this site and a wealth of others.
All the posters here seem so helpful, so I thought I'd ask some advise. I am certified to teach high school math, and have a master's in secondary ed curriculum and intructional design.
Lol... I'm just going to list some questions. feel free to answer any or all. :)
1. What is the best conference to go to?
2. Should I even waste time and money on the conference?
3. What time of the year should I give up if I can't find emplyment overseas?
4. How is it possible to discern the good from the bad schools?
I'm sure I'll think of some more questions after I submit this, so I'll post them in a reply later.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and help me with my concerns.
Regards,
Justin
I think I struck oil...
My two cents
1. The conference kind of depends on a few things. If you want best pay (ie china or korea or middle east) I think the Bangkok fair is best. Check fair list for each fair and see which schools go to what fairs – different fairs for South America, et al. To me - for SURE a fair - shows the commitment of the school to excellence. The 2nd Bangkok fair, though, is typically newer (ie not as safe a bet I'd think, smaller, less money less well known) schools.
2. Go to fairs? I think YES. Heres why. It’s a lot of money for sure – but you meet many many other teachers and can learn from their experiences. Too – its valuable to meet/see the schools. Mostly though – (sounds not applicable to you) but if you’re already abroad in a country and take a post – you wont get the benefits you would if they hired you – same person – outside the country – ie flights home for you and fam, housing, et al. and other perks.
3. No clue. I go with – never never never give up! Theres international sub webs/groups as well….
4. Here, this website, word of mouth….can write to teachers currently working ....dont know the best answer here - maybe someone else will.
hope that helps some. best of luck!
2. Go to fairs? I think YES. Heres why. It’s a lot of money for sure – but you meet many many other teachers and can learn from their experiences. Too – its valuable to meet/see the schools. Mostly though – (sounds not applicable to you) but if you’re already abroad in a country and take a post – you wont get the benefits you would if they hired you – same person – outside the country – ie flights home for you and fam, housing, et al. and other perks.
3. No clue. I go with – never never never give up! Theres international sub webs/groups as well….
4. Here, this website, word of mouth….can write to teachers currently working ....dont know the best answer here - maybe someone else will.
hope that helps some. best of luck!