FIND AN ESL TEACHING JOB
Date Added: 01.16.2007
Content: Common questions about teaching in Asia
» Ok, I want to teach in Asia…
but where?
» How can I find a teaching job
in Asia?
» At what time of year is best to
find a teaching job in Asia?
» Where do most teachers teach?
» What can you expect in terms
of Money?
Ok, I want to teach in Asia…
but where?
To begin your search try and find out as much information about
the country you plan to teach in first. Research, research research
and then research some more. Try our country profiles section to
learn about individual countries. When you have decided what country
you want to teach in, try our city information section to narrow
you search even further.
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How can I find a teaching
job in Asia?
There are basically two ways you can find a teaching job overseas,
particularly, Asia. 1. Finding and securing a teaching job over
the internet and phone in your home country. 2. Going to the country
you want to teach in and apply directly at the school.
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Finding and securing a teaching job before arriving
in Asia.
1.) Start searching ESL teaching jobs sites. Click
here to view esljobproject.com’s jobs board. We
also suggest posting your resume and have schools contact
you. Click
here to login and post your resume.
2.) Esljobproject.com highly recommends researching each
employer thoroughly as well as each job vacancy. Gather
as much information as you can about the school and the
job opening. When researching a school talk to the director
or owner of the school directly. Look to the left link bar
and top link bar for helpful info and links.
3.) Create your resume and C.V. Click
here to get helpful information about creating your ESL
resume.
4.) Start sending your information out to schools or other
potential employers by email.
5.) Choose a school and begin the contract negotiations
and visa procedures. Look to the left link bar for helpful
info and links.
NOTE: There are more than enough job sites out there posting
jobs but a few stand above the rest. Esljobproject.com was
created to provide teachers with as much information about
a job vacancy, visa procedures and rules, tax information,
city and country profiles etc. as possible. Esljobproject.com
highly recommends researching each employer thoroughly as
well as each job offered. Esljobproject.com was created
with all this in mind.
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Finding and Securing a job after arriving in
Asia.
After arriving in Asia there are few things you can do to find
a job.
If you haven’t already, start searching ESL teaching
jobs sites. Click
here to view esljobproject.com’s ESL jobs board.
We also suggest posting your ESL resume and have schools
contact you. Click
here to login and post your resume. Pick up a copy of
the local English newspaper and look in the classifieds,
look around for English schools and submit a resume directly,
go to expat hangouts and look for bulletin boards posting
jobs ads and most importantly get to know the local teachers
and expat community. Ask them if they know of any job openings
or good places to apply. Once you find a school you are
happy with begin contract negotiations and begin visa procedures.
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At
what time of year is best to find a teaching job in Asia?
Asia’s high demand for teachers is year round. With
a year round need for teachers there really is no better time
than another to begin your job search. Get started by checking
out esljobproject.com’s
ESL jobs board.
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Where do most teachers
teach?
China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan are the four most popular teaching
areas in Asia. Here is an overview of some of the places ESL teachers
find teaching jobs
Most teachers find teaching jobs in private language schools. However,
there are a lot of other employment possibilities out there including,
but not limited to
» Private Language
Schools (more info)
» Kindergartens (more info)
» Elementary Schools (more info)
» High Schools (more info)
» Universities (more info)
» Corporate In-House Language Programs
(more info)
» Public Relations and Advertising
Companies (more info)
» Agencies (more info)
» Private Tutoring (more info)
» Substitute Teaching (more info)
Private Language Schools
Private Language Schools are where most teachers find teaching jobs.
Private Language Schools range in size from 2-3 classrooms to as
large as 15-20 classrooms. The age of students attending Private
Language Schools could be from very young, 3 or 4 years, to adults
although the majority of students are between 8-18. Private Language
Schools mainly operate after school between 2-10pm with adult oriented
schools operating from 6am – 10am and then 6-10pm at night.
Private Language Schools usually offer one-year contracts with good
remuneration packages.
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Kindergartens
Kindergartens also offer one-year contracts with good remuneration
packages. Most kindergartens are quite small with only a few classes
but some are fairly large. Students range from 3-6 years old. Working
in a kindergarten is usually highly oriented around games, activities,
songs and arts and crafts. Teaching hours are usually in the morning
and late afternoon leaving your early afternoons and evenings free.
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Elementary Schools
There are employment opportunities in elementary schools. Elementary
schools can be quite large ranging from hundreds into thousands
of students. Class sizes range from 30 up to as high as 70. The
elementary level schools range from grade one to grade six. Teaching
hours are between 8am and 3pm. Most teachers teach several different
classes each day with class times ranging from 50 minutes to two
hours per class. It is possible to find full-time employment at
an Elementary school, however, some teachers only teach as a supplement
to there full-time job.
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Junior/Senior High Schools
High Schools are usually split into Junior, grades seven to nine,
and Senior, grade ten to twelve. High schools tend to be very large
with class sizes ranging from 30-70 students per class. The students
workload is extremely high and students tend to be tired and somewhat
burnt out. At a typical high school classes start at 7am and finish
at 4pm. However, high school students also attend private language
school for several hours after school. A high school students day
starts at 6am and studies continuously through to 10 or 11 pm. High
school teachers can find full time employment with one year contracts
and visa support but some teachers only teach high school as a supplement.
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Universities
Employment in universities is quite competitive. Most universities
require a Masters degree with some teaching experience but some
teachers teach with a degree and several years teaching experience.
Teachers are usually hired as full-time English conversation instructors
and teach approximately 10-15 hours per week. Classes tend to be
large and are often lecture based. Remuneration is quite good with
a lot of vacation time.
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Corporate Language Programs
Large corporations sometimes hire full-time language instructors
to teach their employees. Classes are usually small with eager students.
However, working hours are scheduled throughout the day starting
as early as 6am and as late as 10pm. Teachers usually work approximately
25-30 hours per week.
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Agencies
Agencies or agents will arrange work at several schools throughout
the city in which you live. You could be employed at several different
schools or companies with hours at any time during the day. More
times than not work places tend to be far apart and teachers end
up spending more time on the road than in the classroom.
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Private Tutoring
A lot of teachers do private tutoring. Private tutoring usually
pays very well. However, it is important to know the law in the
country where you are teaching, as it can be illegal or a breach
of your contract.
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Public Relations,
Media Groups & Advertising Companies
These types of companies hire native English speakers as copy editors
or writers. There are many interesting opportunities outside the
classroom so keep an eye and ear open.
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What can you expect
in terms of Money?
General contracts in Asia
Wages - range between 1,000~3,000 US dollars/month
Overtime – 100% to 200% of regular hourly rate.
Taxes – 1%-20%
Paid vacation - 14~30 days, paid, with all national holidays off
Health Insurance - full or shared Health insurance
Severance pay – One months salary
Housing – Furnished apt. single or shared
Airfare – Round trip ticket
Teaching hours – 20 – 30
Visa – Fully covered
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Average Contract Conditions for
China
Salary/month: 6000 - 8000 Yuan per month - approx.
Tax - depends on school
Overtime - depends on school
Working Hours - 20 - 25 hours/week
Severance – One month’s salary
Airfare - Paid airfare or reimbursed
Housing - Free furnished apartment -single or shared
Medical - Medical insurance – covered by employer
Vacation - 3-4 weeks paid vacation.
Visa – Shared
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Average Contract Conditions for
Japan
Salary/Month – 250,000 Yen – approx. 2,000 - 2500
USD
Tax - 12 % Approximately (8 % returned at end of year)
Overtime – 30 - 45 USD per class
Working Hours - 20 hours/week
Severance - 5,000 USD / 7,100 CDN after two years (depends on
contract)
Airfare - Paid airfare or reimbursed
Housing – Depends on school
Medical - teacher pays 50 %, school pays 50 %
Vacation - 4 weeks average
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Average Contract Conditions for
Korea
Salary/month - 1,800,000 Won per month. (Approx. USD: 1,750)
Tax - 3.5 - 7%
Overtime approximately 20,000 per class
Working Hours - 25 - 30 hours/week
Severance – You will receive one month’s pay after
completing a fully year’s contract.
Airfare - Paid airfare or reimbursed
Housing - Paid furnished apartment -single or shared
Medical - Medical insurance – 50/50 – Sometimes 100%
by school
Vacation - 10 days paid leave, dates approved by employer
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Average Contract Conditions for Taiwan
Salary/month – 55, 000 – 65, 000NT per month
or 550 – 650NT
Tax – 6%-20%
Overtime - Same as hourly wage
Working Hours – 20-25 hours/week
Severance – None to 15 000NT
Airfare – None. Sometimes one way. Rarely return.
Housing – None to Subsidized – 5000 –
7000NT
Medical – 50% paid by employer – 50% by employee
Vacation – Chinese New Year (approx 1 week) + National
holidays
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TEACHING ENGLISH ABROAD INFORMATION
Teaching Visas
Get information on visa procedures and policies for China, Korea, Japan and Taiwan.
China Visa | Korea Visa | Japan Visa | Taiwan Visa
Taxes
Get information on taxes rates, classifications and how to file your taxes abroad.
China Taxes | Korea Taxes | Japan Taxes | Taiwan Taxes
International Calling
Find international calling codes to make international
calls. Easily find how to make an international call from
one country to another.
International Country Codes - How to make an international phone call
Banking
Banking information on how to setup an account in Asia.
Find how to start an account in China, Korea, Japan and
Taiwan.
Banking in Asia - How to setup a bank account in Asia
Things to Bring
ESL Teacher suggestions on what to bring to Asia. What
to bring when you teach in China, Taiwan, Korea or Japan.
Things to Bring - Suggestions on what to to bring
Teaching English Abroad
Information related to teaching English Abroad. Qualifications, salary, teaching techniques and more
Teaching English Abroad
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