Teach Overseas

Description: Certified and experienced elementary and high school teachers needed to teach in private, English speaking, international schools around the world in Central and South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Contact us for more information.

Highlights: Job Enjoyment
* First rate schools - International schools are private K-12 educational institutions with excellent facilities.
* Community - Because of the adventure and experience of teaching in a foreign country, a bond and a sense of community develop among teachers overseas that can't be found in a your home country.
* Small class sizes - Enjoy your teaching job more with the small classes that are characteristic of all international schools.
* Multicultural students - The international composition of the student body and their unique contributions to the school will make your teaching job more interesting.
* Teach in English - No foreign language knowledge is necessary because all classes are taught in English.
See the World
* Travel - One of the main reasons teachers make the move to teach overseas is the myriad opportunities to travel. Imagine visiting the Egyptian pyramids on your winter break, or climbing Mount Everest with friends.
* Experience new things - Learn a new language, cook authentic local food, try some kangaroo meat, help build a home for a refugee family... these are one of a kind experiences that open up new horizons and broaden an individual's perspective on the world.
Money
* Low Expenses - With teachers' housing and many other expenses taken care of by most schools, teachers have a healthy disposable income to save or spend.
* Tax-free salary - In most locations a teacher's salary will be tax-free, leaving more money to travel with or save.
* Additional income - Many teachers pick up extra cash by tutoring students after hours or during holidays.
Career Enhancement
* International experience - Living overseas and experiencing another culture gives teachers a unique outlook on life and a keen appreciation for the world outside their home country. Employers recognize and appreciate this.
* Career advancement - Many schools give teachers a stipend to further their skills through continuing education or other career supplements.

Qualifications:
* Native English speaker - Because international school curriculum are taught 100% in English, all teachers should speak English at a native level of fluency.
* Outstanding teaching ability - All teachers should be able to demonstrate a strong teaching ability and a genuine enjoyment of the job.
* Some experience - International schools prefer teachers with at least two years of teaching experience, some require more and others will accept less.
* Bachelor's degree - A four year Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution are required; additional degrees and certifications are always desirable. In addition, most schools require a Teacher's certificate.
* Flexibility - It is impossible to successfully live and work overseas without a healthy dose of flexibility and a sense of adventure.
* Creativity and enthusiasm - International schools want teachers who are creative in enthusiastic in their teaching and in their lives because they want individuals who will inspire and challenge students.
* Minimum availability - Most schools require teachers to sign a two year contract, although some will sign for a teacher one year. Of course, at the end of a contract continued employment is possible upon mutual agreement of the teacher and school.
* Excellent references - Teachers should be prepared to provide three references, one supervisor, one parent of a recent student, and one other character reference. In addition, teaching applicants must not have a criminal record.
* Overseas experience - International schools prefer teachers who have studied or worked overseas before. Those who have not should strongly desire to work and live in an international environment, should understand the associated challenges, and should demonstrate flexibility in adapting to new situations or living conditions.
* Global perspective - Evidence of multiculturalism in a teacher's life is particularly important for those who have not lived and worked overseas before. A willingness or desire to learn the language is also a plus.
* Single teacher or a teaching couple - Since travel expenses, housing, insurance, and visa procurement are taken care of by the school, most of the time teachers who have no accompanying, non-working dependents are preferred.
* Teachers Certification - Most schools require teacher's certification for teachers and all prefer it. However, many schools have teacher intern positions available, for which no certification is required (however, a Bachelor's degree is). For those positions, applicants should have graduated with honors from an excellent university and have experience working with young people in some capacity.
* IB experience - International Baccalaureate (IB) program experience is preferred and in some schools required.
* Extra-curricular activities - The more outside skills a teacher has and the more activities they are involved in, the more desirable they are to schools. International school teachers are often expected to participate in extra-curricular activities and schools want to know teaching candidates have a willingness and desire to be involved in a variety of things outside of their job.
* Language knowledge - It is good to have some prior knowledge of the local language, or of any foreign language. Not only does this make a teacher more useful to a school, but it indicates a global perspective in their life.

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Experience Required: yes

2 years teaching experience is preferred.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Participants Travel to - Multi-Country Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Educators Overseas's Mission Statement: Educators Overseas is committed to placing highly qualified teachers and administrators from America, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the UK in outstanding jobs in international schools around the world.

Year Founded: 2007