Teaching Abroad
July 28, 2009Wondering about teaching abroad?
If you are interested in teaching abroad here are some resources and information that might help in your thinking and searching:
- Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)
- International Teacher Blog
- International Schools Services
- Search Associates
- Teach Abroad
- Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program
The following tips were taken from list-serve posts on the Teacher Art Exchange Discussion Group sponsored by the Getty Foundation:
- Recruiting starts in Nov./Dec. and ramps up in Jan./Feb.
- Once you fill out an application with an organization you have access to their data base of jobs.
- The new trend is that teachers are contacting schools directly and being interviewed using skype.
- There are job fairs for recruiting international teachers.
- Think about geographical locations you’d like, but flexibility is important.
- Be sure your resume is updated, prior overseas living is recommended but not necessary.
- Having an online presence or presenting technology integrated examples will be helpful.
- Once you narrow your search and ideas, research the schools, country, city, position, requirements, etc.
- Ask questions that shows you are interested and have done your homework.
Please add your thoughts/ideas from experience or research you’ve done on this topic.
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