One of the most fulfilling careers in the world is teaching.\u00a0 Whether it\u2019s lecturing at the professor level or finger painting with toddlers, having the ability to positively influence the lives of others is a priceless experience.<\/p>\n
If you love to work with people and have been looking for way to fund your life overseas, then working as a teacher abroad might be the perfect fit for you.\u00a0 As a general guide, here are a few ways to acquire an international teaching job.<\/p>\n
This is one of the most common and easiest methods of becoming a teacher overseas.\u00a0 Countries all over the world are looking for qualified and enthusiastic people to join their school as an English teacher.<\/p>\n
The basic qualifications needed are a four year degree and English must be your first language. \u00a0Having a TESL certification can be a bonus and good way to get your foot in the door, but it\u2019s not typically needed for entry level positions.\u00a0 However, some countries will accept the certification (and a two year degree) in lieu of a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n
If you already have teaching experience and the appropriate credentials, then a school with an international curriculum or alliances might be the ideal opportunity for you.\u00a0 These schools tend to favor teachers who are experienced at high demand subjects like math or science and who are willing to be flexible on their location.<\/p>\n
There are several ways to find these kinds of positions.\u00a0 The easiest is to transfer with your current school.\u00a0 If that\u2019s not a possibility, then there are online associations and networks that specialize in placing teachers abroad (and are usually paid services).\u00a0 Another option is to work with the military\u2019s education department.\u00a0 They place teachers all over the world, both on base and off.<\/p>\n
Programs like the Peace Corps work internationally in impoverished areas on all kinds of projects.\u00a0 One of the higher demand teaching positions they seek are in areas like English, math, and science.\u00a0 The pay isn\u2019t much, but all of your housing expenses are covered while abroad, which is usually for about 2 years.\u00a0 The process for getting admitted can be lengthy, but the outcome is incredibly rewarding.<\/p>\n
Finally, while it might not immediately fund your life abroad, volunteering as a teacher is another viable option for gaining experience.\u00a0 It will look great on your resume and can open the door for bigger and better opportunities down the road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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