My Favorite Teaching English Abroad

With the job market so challenging, it’s a good idea to work in a field that offers job security and consistent growth. In spite of relative shortage of jobs in other fields of education, teachers competent enough to teaching English abroad as a second language or a foreign language are still much sought after. More people need to sharpen their English skills to do many of the outsourced jobs. A good teacher can facilitate that, and make a good income in the process.

Though the term may not be familiar to you, TESOL is an acronym for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and is a widely used program. Most TESOL jobs require you to go through a certification process. In some cases, you will only need to have a bachelor’s degree to obtain a good position. It will usually happen if you’re thinking about seeking employment being a teacher of young people in another country. Having your degree of teaching or carrying a TESOL minor or certification will have more opportunities available to you. For those that want to work in their home country, there may be more requirements. Many TESOL jobs are in the school system, helping non-native speakers integrate into their local school and community. These jobs will almost certainly require the credentials needed to work in that school, plus additional ESL training on your resume.

There are a few common types of TESOL jobs. First, whether you are working in a foreign country or at home, many of the jobs in the field will be teaching children, from kindergarten age up through high school. Asian nations utilize the most teachers for students wishing to learn English as a secondary language. In these countries, all the students take English classes, therefore it is easy to find a job there for a good teacher. A school district must make accommodations for those who don’t speak English and give them whatever it takes so they can learn at the school. You can find lots of positions in other nations that will have you interacting with adults. These can be in a college or secondary education setting, or in a business environment. You must evaluate your weak and strong points when determining what position is appropriate for you. When working with professional adults, it can be quiet different than working with children.

Lots of training programs can be found that employ qualified teachers who can train other teachers who want to enter this in-demand field of English as a second language. Candidates with extensive experience in the field of teaching English as a second language should consider applying for this type of position. Basic qualification for this is a degree in the field, some experience and has undergone specialized training. Some programs require experience in both foreign countries, and with local ESL programs. Because you will giving information relevant to all possible opportunities, training programs prefer that their teachers have broad experience to draw upon.

Being a teacher can be a very fulfilling job. It isn’t, however, often glamorous. Traditional teachers rarely travel for work or experience significant cultural opportunities. Getting a job as a teacher of English as a second language will give you the chance to touch the lives of your students, but it will also enrich your own life by allowing you to experience living and working in a foreign country. Even if you have no desire to see the world, you can find positions that keep you close to home as well. Most TESOL positions pay well, and foreign companies almost always include benefits like housing and even insurance and round trip flights. The same benefits given to other teaching positions will also be offered to local jobs. Because this field is expanding at a rapid rate there is a stupendous need for more people with the right qualifications.

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