What does the TESOL Employment Field look like?
There are many English language teaching opportunities all over the world for those who possess a TESOL Certificate or TEFL Certificate from a recognized institution.
There was a time when experience and qualifications were not required; any native English speaker with a bit of wanderlust could teach English abroad and travel the world.
Today, there is an even greater demand for quality English language instruction and for qualified TESOL/TEFL professionals. Of course, it is still possible to teach without a recognized certificate; however, the choices are fewer and the salary is minimal.
Possessing a TESOL Certificate will not only open more doors, it will also command a higher salary.
To non-English speaking immigrants, being able to communicate in English empowers them, makes them more independent, and helps them tap into the social and economic resources we have.
People living in non-English speaking countries have an unquenchable thirst for English language teachers. For many people, being able to function in English allows them to secure better employment, study at a North American Institution, and connect with North American culture.
Graduates from the SIT TESOL Certificate course can be found teaching in English language programs for adults in the USA. They can also be found teaching English abroad in private and public schools and institutions. Some prefer short-term intensive programs such as {summer language programs} while others seek longer-term employment. There are even part-time positions for those people looking to supplement their income or traveling funds. There are also full-time positions for people who desire a career in the TESOL field and want to start teaching their way around the world.
For people who have skills in other professional fields {business, law, nursing, etc}, an SIT TESOL Certificate gives them an opportunity to teach English for Specific Purposes (ESP). This is a term used for English language programs that teach field-specific language and skills to professionals in that field. More on ESP can be found here.
When deciding to work overseas, the name of the game is information. The more you empower yourself with information, the greater the chances that your expectations will be met. We’ve begun compiling a list of helpful resources {below} to help you stay informed.
During the SIT TESOL Certificate course, we spend a good amount of time talking about the overseas job market, how to find a teaching job, what to look out for, and what to consider when considering a position in the field. In addition to both formal and informal seminars, we also have an excellent job resource center to help you find the job that’s right for you. Moreover, graduates also receive additional support through SIT’s alumnet listserv.
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Jobs and Employment Links
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About.com ESL Careers Guide http://esl.about.com/blcareer.htm This site has some useful information about whats out there for those interested in teaching abroad and at home.
Adult Education Directory http://www.adulteducationdir.com A one stop resource for all your adult education needs.
All About Japan Jobs- http://www.all-about-teaching-english-in-japan.com. This site has some great information about working in Japan that is not to be missed!!
Ajarn.com (The English teachers guide to Bangkok) http://www.ajarn.com/ All you want, need or should know about teaching English and living in Bangkok, Thailand. Info on all aspects of life here in the Big Mango.
ANEON http://www.aeonet.com This is a Japanese corporation which constantly hires teachers to work in its 190 schools around Japan!! If you are thinking of Japan, check this out!
Anglo-Hellenic Teacher Recruitment http://anglo-hellenic.com The foremost agency for teachers of English in Greece-great if you are thinking about teaching abroad.
Asia - TEFL/TESL Job Offers http://www.englishclub.com Jobs for EFL/ESL teachers in Asia. You can also post your CV/resume here.
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Best Bets for Teaching Abroad- http://www.cie.uci.edu/prospective/iopother/teach.shtml This site, maintained by The University of California, Irvine, Center for International Education, has many pertinent links to teaching overseas including agencies and web sites devoted to teaching in specific countries. Check it out!
BENZHI - Teach EFL in China, Hong Kong, Korea, and Taiwan - http://www.benzhi.com BENZHI provides EFL & ESL job listings, resources, information, articles, and living advice for EFL teachers in China, Hong Kong, Korea, and Taiwan.
TEFL Courses Spain - http://www.cactustefl.com/tefl/ Cactus TEFL offers help and advice for internationally recognised TEFL qualifications.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education - http://chronicle.com/jobs Job announcements from the latest issues of The Chronicle, plus other information useful to people pursuing careers in higher education.
Culturegrams - http://www.culturegrams.com/ CultureGrams is the leading provider of concise, reliable, up-to-date information on the world`s cultures. This is very helpful when considering teaching abroad.
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Dave`s ESL Job Placement -http://www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea/ Finds safe jobs for quality people in reputable schools throughout South Korea. This type of research is useful when looking for overseas jobs.
Dave’s ESL Job Directory - http://eslcafe.com/search/Jobs/General/ This has everything from tips to links to many related sites.
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Edunet’s Job Service - http://www.jobs.edufind.com/ Has a list of job resources for teaching in the USA and teaching abroad.
Electronic Embassy - http://www.embassy.org/ contains links to more than 160 foreign government facilities. Click on Embassies or International Business Center for links to worldwide employment, cultural, legal, and other informational sites.
EFL in Asia -http://www.teflasia.com/ The best source of information about teaching English in Asia.
EL Gazette - online - http://www.elgazette.com/ The EL Gazette is the international trade newspaper of the English Language Industry. News and great resources for ELTeachers.
ELT News - For English Teachers in Japan - http://www.eltnews.com/ This Japan-oriented site features news, views and jobs.
ELT Job Source - http://www.tefl.com/ This service offers free job bulletins and tons of information about what`s out there.
ELT Terminology - http://www.tefl.net/ref/terms.htm Useful listing of abbreviations and acronyms used in the ELT industry.
Employment Resources - http://www.eduref.org/ This is an ERIC publication that lists, among other things, other publications and subscription related job newsletters.
EnglishClub - http://englishclub.com This is a wonderful site that has a lot of information for teachers. Check out its sister sites for Spain, Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, etc…
English International - http://www.english-international.com/ Useful advice on TEFL/TESL job market, job searching, training programs, resources, publications, etc.
European TEFL/TESL Jobs - http://www.tefl.net/jobs/jobs.pl Jobs Offered for EFL/ESL teachers in Europe. Post your job ad or CV free.
ESL Pages - http://www.eslpages.com/cgi-bin/suite/classifieds/classifieds.cgi This site has some great information about jobs especially for those interested in Asia.
ESL Directory http://www.iagora.com/ This site seems to be growing and does allow you to search for English language schools by country.
ESL Herald http://www.eslherald.com/. It’s got job posting, some teacher resources, and a job forum that can prove to be a good way if informing yourself about teaching in a specific part of the world.
ESL Elite http://www.eslelite.com/ This site has some great resources. You can browse the jobs, post a resume, search for resources, and read up about specific countries.
ESL Jobs http://esljobs.biz ESL, TESL and TEFL Jobs and resumes
ESL Job Maze - http://www.englishjobmaze.com/ Comprehensive ESL/EFL job & info site for teachers and schools worldwide. Contains international job postings, searchable CV/resume database, job alerts, plus a TEFL guide to pay, taxes and visas in 50 countries.
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Fast Track teaching jobs - http://www.corkid.co.uk/linkspage.htm Fast track teaching jobs worldwide. Contact schools directly we have 87 countries on file that hire language teachers of English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Russian and German.
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Guide to Jobs in Japan - http://www.jobsinjapan.com/ Online guide to live and work in Japan with job listings.
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Health Insurance for Teaching Overseas - http://www.overseashealthinsurance.com/ One place you may want to look at if you`re considering buy health insurance. The SIT website also has some good information and access to health related information is free to graduates!!
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The International Educator - http://www.tieonline.com/ This is a publication that is well respected and put out 5-6 times per year for people who want to work in international schools.
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The Japan FAQ: Know Before You Go - http://thejapanfaq.cjb.net/ Important info for anyone visiting or teaching in Japan, including visas, apartments, transportation, banking, customs, tips, etc
Job Centre - http://www.tefl.net/jobs/ Jobs worldwide for EFL/ESL teachers. Drop by and post your own Job Wanted notice.
Job Experiences from around the world - http://esl.about.com/library/career/blexperience.htm This has some relevant information on working overseas.
Jobs in TESL/TEFL - http://www.eltweb.com This is a comprehensive listing of many online resources related to the TESOL job market/field.
Jobshop - http://www.englishclub.net/jobs/index.htm Worldwide jobs for EFL/ESL teachers. Plus Teachers` Employment Forum for discussion of jobs-related issues.
Jobs UK - http://www.adoos.co.uk A new online UK community with job offers
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Korea Job Links - http://directory.google.com/Top/Regional/Asia/South_Korea/Business_and_Economy/Employment/ Google has a plethora of sites that are worth visiting if you have Kimche and Boolgogi on your mind.
Some Tips for Teaching English to Korean Students - http://www.esl-blog.com/ This is a great blog in teaching in Korea.
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Latin American Jobs - http://www.latpro.com/ This is a very large job search site covering most of Latin America.
Latin American Jobs - http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/shortterm/latinamerica.shtml. This has some nice information for people who are looking for short term and/or summer teaching opportunities in Latin America.
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Teaching English in Mexico - http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/travel/dadams/daenglishinmexico1.html This has a nice collection of websites in North America that hire or train TESOL teachers.
Teaching Jobs in Mexico - http://www.teachingjobsmexico.com/ This is a recruitment site, but if you are willing to pay someone to find a job for you, it’s one of the best for this region.
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Teaching in Nicaragua - http://www.eslbase.com/advice/nicaragua.asp This article has some good information for anyone looking for a teaching gig in Nicaragua.
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O-Hayo Sensei - http://www.ohayosensei.com/ This is the world`s largest and most comprehensive (100+ positions/issue) jobs-in-Japan magazine.
1-language.com Online ESL Center - http://www.1-language.com/ Free, comprehensive ESL Site including forums, realtime chat, jobs, grammar, writing, interactive quizzes and games, flashcards, audio materials, helplines, multi-lingual content - and much more!
Overseas Jobs - http://www.overseasjobs.com/do/search Though not specifically for education/teaching. This does have some good info if you`re looking to travel.
Overseas Job Search - http://www.uni.edu/placement/overseas/ All the links you need to complete your TEFL/TESL job search. No matter what stage of the job search you are in, there are links and loads of information for you.
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Teach English in Panama - http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0401/teaching_english_in_panama.shtml This is a great article and quite informative about job prospects in Panama.
Teach English in Peru - http://tesol1.tripod.com/teaching_english_in_peru.html This has some great information for those that want to teach in South American.
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Tips for Teaching in Qatar - http://www.qatarvisitor.com/index.php?cID=433&pID=1655 This has some wonderful cultural insights about teaching in Qatar.
Qatar Guide - http://www.justlanded.com/english/Qatar/Qatar-Guide/Jobs/Teaching-English-in-Qatar This is a very solid guide on teaching in Qatar.
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Reach To Teach Recruiting - http://reachtoteachrecruiting.com. English Teaching Jobs: China, Korea, Taiwan. Reach To Teach helps you find an ESL teaching job with a reputable school that meets our standards for high quality English teacher positions. You can apply for jobs teaching in Taiwan, China and South Korea. We also provide support throughout your experience overseas in Asia.
Resources for Overseas Job Searches - http://www.escapeartist.com/jobs34/jobs34.htm This is a great directory of associations and agencies that recruit and/or offer employment from Escape Artist.
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Spanish courses - http://www.studylanguages.org/spanishcourses Learn Spanish at one of our Spanish language schools.
Spanish For Fun - http://www.spanish-with-fun.com Spanish with FUN is a great possibility to learn or improve the Spanish language. LENGUAVIVA (since 1989) offers in downtown Sevilla courses to learn Spanish. The school is passing every two years the independent quality control CEELE.
Spanish Language - http://www.enforex-seville.com To ensure a productive, successful and enjoyable learning experience at our Spanish language school in Seville, we are proud to offer top-notch facilities, carefully designed course programs, unbeatable services for our students and dedicated, highly-qualified teachers.
Study Abroad Programs - http://www.GSEAbroad.com Study Abroad in Spain, France, Italy and England with Global Student Experience
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Study Spanish abroad in Guadalajara, Mexico at IMAC - http://www.spanish-school.com.mx Study Spanish in Mexico! You will find a description of daily activities we offer to make learning Spanish a unique experience. Also find our pricing list and "Spanish for specific skills" program. You may start learning Spanish next Monday!
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Taiwan Teacher - http://www.tealit.com/ This site gives you a clear look at what`s involved in teaching in Taiwan.
Teach Abroad - http://www.teachabroad.com/ This commercial site has a lot of valuable information for those people wishing to teach abroad including job offers and employment links.
Teaching English inAsia - http://www.aacircle.com.au/ This has some fairly interesting information for those looking to go east.
Teach in Mexico - http://www.teachmexico.com/resources.html This is a great site to find out about teaching in Latin America. TEFL jobs - Teach English abroad. TEFL job placement in Mexico, Latin America and worldwide.
TEFL Asia - http://teflasia.com/ Overview of teaching options in Asian countries, news, TEFL humor, case studies, discussion board, Q&A etc.
TEFL Board - http://www.gonomad.com/alternatives/0502/teflboard.asp This website, though new, does have some good information for those wishing to travel abroad and teach.
TEFL in Turkey - http://www.turkeycentral.com/forum/index.php?showforum=115 Site that offers pages on FAQ, school addresses, jobs offered and message board for TEFL in Turkey.
The TEFL/TESL Job Centre - http://www.tefl.net/jobs/ Jobs worldwide for EFL/ESL teachers. Categorized by continent. Post your Job Offered ad or Job Wanted notice free.
TEFL.com - http://www.tefl.com/ This is an outstanding place to find a job, research the opportunities, learn more about the field, and research overseas jobs.
TESOL Job Search Information - http://www.american.edu/tesol/Tjobs.html Site that offers online resume posting and access to TESOL’s very popular job e-bulletin.
Teaching Overseas: Do`s and Don`ts - http://www.joyjobs.com/center/esl.htm This has some good things to think about when considering teaching abroad.
Tips on Teaching overseas - http://www.overseasdigest.com/odsamples/ambrose.html This is a site that does offer some good links and good including recruiting agencies, job listings, and tips.
Teaching Tips - http://www.teachingtips.com/blog/2008/06/20/100-tips-and-resources-for-teaching-abroad/ This has a 100 tips for those looking to teach overseas.
The No-Nonsense Guide To Finding A Teaching Job Abroad - http://joyjobs.com This is an informative look at getting overseas jobs and how TESOL fits into the world-wide job market.
The Teaching in Latin America Guide- http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/esl/articles/workinlatinamerica.shtml This is from Transitions Abroad and has a number of useful links related to teaching in Latin America.
Teaching English Overseas – http://www.escapeartist.com/jobs34/jobs34.htm This is a site that has information and articles on teaching abroad as well as numerous links for those seeking overseas jobs.
Teaching English in Thailand - http://esl.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://eslcafe.com/thailand/ This is a guide through the eyes of a person who taught through World Teach in the early 90s.
Teaching English in Taiwan - http://www.tealit.com/ This site is a hub of information on working in Taiwan including job offers, living information, and tips.
Transitions Abroad - http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/index.shtml#teaching_english_jobs_abroad This site is an amazing wealth of information about living and teaching abroad.
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University of Michigan Career Center - http://internationalcenter.umich.edu/swt/work/resources/workabroad4.html This is a wonderful site for those who want to look at careers in TESOL. This has a great work abroad calendar, information on the types of opportunities, VISA and, Staying Healthy tips. Check it out!!
US State Dept. Office of English Language Programs - http://exchanges.state.gov/education/engteaching/ This has some good information about teaching ESOL in general and contacts if you’re interested in working with the US government in one of its English language programs worldwide.
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Volunteer to Teach Abroad - http://www.globalvolunteers.org/projects/teaching.asp There are many opportunities to volunteer as a teacher. Here`s one good example.
Volunteer in Japan - http://www.julieinjapan.com/2007/07/how-to-get-volunteer-job-teaching-esl.html If you want to go to Japan and volunteer as an EFL teacher, check this out.
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Working Abroad - http://www.jobmonkey.com/workabroad/ This has a lot of information about working overseas and has it categorized by regions. Lots of good stuff here.
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