How to Find a Job Teaching ESL
The New Teacher and Information about ESL Employment Opportunities
Teaching ESL is constantly in demand. Here's how to find one.
Teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) or EFL (Foreign Language) is quickly appealing to new teachers looking for career opportunities in education. English is the second largest language spoken on earth, so it is no wonder that it is a growing and rewarding work opportunity as a gateway to understanding trade, politics, economics and of course, tourism all in English.
For students learning English in their respective homelands, it is their ticket to learn more about the culture behind the celebrities they see or read about. Many want to work and travel to English speaking countries.
If you are a student teacher or an already qualified ESL/EFL teacher, it is important to equip yourself with information teaching ESL since there are boundless websites of full time yearly teaching opportunities or even a summer job of ESL teaching opportunities.
Important Information about ESL Employment Opportunities
1.Check the job recruitment office. It pays to find out if you are required to speak the target language of the native population.
2. Many employment opportunities do not require ESL certification. However, it is essential get a head start and equip yourself with the knowledge of theory and practical methodology that will provide a springboard into your job of teaching English.
3. Before attempting to teaching ESL abroad, it pays to teach ESL at your local school, college or even pursue a summer job teaching.
4. Many summer ESL employment opportunities have mandatory training opportunities. Take advantage of these teacher resources.
5. If you are a student teacher, you might be eligible for subsidized education or various scholarships while you are teaching. The New York City board of education is a prime example of attracting ESL teachers to at risk schools and low performing areas high in demand.
Check the TESOL online career center, which has the widest selection of ESL teaching jobs. They include hundred of job positions weekly in addition to various teacher resources helpful for a new teacher starting out teaching ESL.
TESOL has an important Frequently Asked Questions home page that helps new teachers who are starting a career in teaching ESL.
Another growing website with an international flavor is Dave's ESL Cafe where ESL/EFL teachers and students can meet and contact in terms of ESL employment opportunities.
Have you had any experiences using these job boards or any other particular website? What important and relevant information can you share about finding an ESL job? Please start a discussion and share your experiences and thoughts.
