Teach English Abroad
If you are not a K-12 teacher but still want to find a way to
live and work abroad, then teaching ESL (English as a Second Language),
also known as TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) might
be right for you. Educators Overseas recruits ESL teachers to teach adults or children
at ESL and international schools around the world. Qualifications for ESL teacher are not as stringent as they are
for K-12 teachers. And, a TEFL certificate, if you don't already
have one, takes less time to acquire than a regular teaching certificate.
ESL Teaching Qualifications
Educators Overseas ESL teachers must meet the following requirements:
- Native English speaker - ESL teachers must be native speakers of English (it can be as a second language). This is due
to requirements by our client schools.
- Bachelor's degree - A four year Bachelor's degree
from an accredited institution is required and additional certificates
and degrees are always desirable.
- Some experience* - Teachers must have at least
a few months of experience teaching ESL to children or adults,
whichever you are intend to teach overseas.
- Flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm - all
of these qualities are essential to successfully living and working
overseas.
- Excellent references - Teachers should be prepared
to provide two references - one from an ESL teaching supervisor
and one from a peer teacher.
- A TEFL or CELTA certificate - is also required
for ESL teachers. A TEFL is quite easy to get and native English speakers can do so online. A CELTA or TOEFL certificate are harder to get (they take longer and can only be done in person) but do carry more prestige.
*Don't have ESL teaching experience? You'd be surprised at
how easy ESL teaching experience is to get... if you live in a English speaking country you will find that many churches, schools,
and civic organizations are always looking for volunteers to teach
English to foreigners.
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