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Kind regards,
In Bulgaria, for
example, we were issued
diplomatic ID cards and license
plates. (Traffic cops have no right
to stop a car that has the red
diplomatic plates!) If you lose your passport, you simply obtain a new one at the consulate. In fact, Pam had to replace her passport at the American consulate in Fukuoka (Japan) because it expired. Our entry visas were glued, and Pam's work visa was a separate document. Last summer she moved to Hong Kong and it was pretty much the same paperwork. Don't believe all the "scary stories". Best wishes,
Since then, my last 6 submissions have been forwarded directly to the principals of the schools I've applied to primarily due to how attractive my web-site appears. No solid job offers yet but I feel I'm getting close! Thanks for your guidance, suggestions and encouragement — it really works ! johnmclellandmusiceducation, August 2011
A: Congratulations! —Igor, June 2011
A: Well done! Please let us know where you decided to teach next fall! —Igor, April 2011
A big VINAKA VAKALEVU [Thank you in Fijian] - Regina Mastapha A: Dear Regina, There is so much
focus on what went wrong so that
everything shown on TV seems
completely out of balance. In fact,
our school has instructed the
teachers not to talk in class about
Sendai. The kids are wound up by the
media already. Fortunately, most
Japanese prefectures have not been
hit at all. Here in the South, it's
almost idyllic as it's the Sakura
season. You can't find any signs of
the disaster, aside from the
school kids collecting donations
on the streets. They also cancelled
some events, such as St Patrick's
Day parade, and that's about it.
We are currently in Fukuoka, Japan and, like most of the world, watch in disbelief the quake/tsunami disaster in Sendai. (Here in the south of Japan, we did not even feel any shakes.) Strange as it is may seem,
this is the sakura appreciation
time, so many Japanese families are
outdoors.
Despite what the media is showing,
most of Japan remains unaffected:
Our thanks to all of you who expressed concern.
Dazaifu, Japan - 13 March 2011. Photo by Igor
The best information was how to contact people for an interview, and setting up my site. By following your directions I was able to get three interviews within a month via e-mail contact. The best part is I now have a job in Bangkok next year and I didn't have to shell out the expenses of going to a conference. —Chris February 2011
 Dear
Pam and Igor, I've been a member for a year and have found
Joyjobs invaluable. My membership expires this month and I would
like to renew it. Can you tell me how pls. I cant find
information on the site about this. —HazelA: Dear Hazel, There is no automatic recurrent billing. If you decide to continue using the site, simply renew your account. If you have your resume/CV on your personal webpage its address remains unchanged. —Igor
I saw the next ISS recruitment fair closest to me is around the same time as the final week for my students. I read your info about the fair. Can I just attend one day of the fair and not all 4 days? —NA: Yes, you can! Once you accept a job offer you stop interviewing. It can happen on the first days of recruiting. If you have done your homework (as we explain in the guide), it's a quick procedure, generally. However, the first day is usually orientation. You can get hired on the next day and go home right away. In fact, this is what many people do as it saves on the hotel expenses. The fair registration fee is not going to be reimbursed, though, should you decide to leave early. —Igor, September 2010
Hello, I am a speech and language pathology student and I am curious about jobs as an SLP overseas. Do you have any listings for SLP's? If possible, I would love any information you could give me. Thank you so much. —Lori A: Hi Lori, SLPs are hired by some international schools, and we have published these jobs in the past. Obviously, these positions are less frequent than classroom vacancies (math, science, PE, etc). Learning support and special education jobs are also quite common, and we post them regularly. As a rule, one has to be quite flexible about destinations and apply in a persistent fashion. On the positive side, the competition for SLP jobs is not that great compared to teaching English at elementary school level. You just have to start looking. Please get back to us when you graduate. —Igor, May 2010
The school is Chatsworth International school in Singapore. February 2009
A: Hi Agnes,
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Dear Pam and Igor:Sometimes the process of getting a good international teaching placement is long and protracted, even for guys like me who have lived and taught overseas for years. But persistence pays off and so does being registered with Joyjobs.com! Just when I thought the 2008-09 school year was going to start without me, I landed a chemistry teaching position with the American School of Kosova in Pristina. The only website posting any notice of this vacancy (as far as I could tell anyway) was Joyjobs.com I don't mind saying that it feels mighty good to be the reason why the notices posted by ASK have changed from, "Chemistry and Biology Teachers Needed" to, "Biology Teacher Needed" in the space of a few short days! The fact that you keep such thorough tabs on the latest teaching vacancies (to say nothing of all your terrific tips and advice on how to get a top teaching position overseas) makes Joyjobs.com the go-to place for finding quality teaching employment at any time of year. I look forward to my new situation in Pristina and to telling you more about it. HIP HIP HOORAY for Joyjobscom! —Ben D Morris Thank you, Ben! —Igor, August, 2008
I know requirements vary from school to school but how difficult is it going to be for me to get a teaching job in ART with a BFA, MFA and 15 years of teaching on all levels. I am married with no children and my husband works in Iraq so I wonder if I would be an ideal person to fill any position anywhere? I am jumping in quickly, getting my resume and other information needed for your website and it is June 30. I have put my resume in to DODDS. But I am wondering if I have a chance to get a teaching job sooner this way? by September 2007? Or do you think without the certificate, I might be on the back burner? A: Hi Jill, You should watch closely the current vacancies. Every summer we post quite a bit of unexpected and emergency openings (people cancel contracts, get pregnant, change their plans, change their mind, get sick, receive better offers, etc. etc.) With your experience you should be able to find some options. Most schools say they "require" certification. However, in real life uncertified teachers are hired just as well. The DoDDS system is hard to get into, and it takes time - so be patient. You are more likely to land a job through us - via email and a telephone interview this summer. If nothing turns up - simply follow the regular recruitment schedule for 2007-2008, you should have no problem finding work. —Igor, June 30, 2007
Hello, I am lucky to have dual citizenship, USA/EU. I would like
to know when I look for an overseas job in Europe, (I live in
the USA), should I mention I have a EU passport?Would a salary be lower getting hired as a EU citizen versus an USA citizen? A: By all means, mention that you are a EU citizen! This is the number one condition of employment at many European schools. (They receive quite a bit of applications to choose from; so most of these schools would not even bother to go into the trouble of sponsoring a work visa.) The salary... We in the USA tend to think solely in terms of the dollar amount. Internationally, it is a little more varied. Typically, the salary would not depend on your passport. What is different is your tax situation. As a EU citizen you would be taxed in full, while your American colleagues would not have to pay the local taxes. At least for the first 2 years of their contract. Equally, they would owe nothing to the IRS. In other words, you would have the same salary but they'd get about 30% more because of their tax-free status (provided they are hired.) Also, it is important to note that there are other forms of compensation, that are equally important - such as free flights, housing, insurance, utilities, etc. These take a big chunk of your income if you have to pay for them. Most international schools provide for these unless you insist on going to the EU where you are likely to have to pay for your apartment and other expenses. —Igor, June 2007
A: Move on. Any school that shows such profound lack of responsibility (or organization) is probably not a good choice. —Igor, April 2007
If you need help writing CV's, you really shouldn't be allowed to teach. Hopefully this comment will balance the previous sycophantic remarks, but i very much doubt that it will see the light of day.
<anonymous>
a.) are British; b.) have a UK qualified teacher status; c.) are
solely interested in what the British schools offer publicly;
d.) know how the international market works. Preparing a CV and being a good teacher are two separate issues. CVs are about marketing and self-promotion. Good teachers do not always excel at that.
Yes, we provide CV templates and samples as well as personal
email support. But what people find even more valuable is that
their CVs go online as professional and attractive webpages,
accessible by any international school on the planet. (The
Times Ed. Suppl. would not do it for you.) International relocation is a big commitment. In real life, information often saves you thousands (interviews, hotels, flights, clothes, etc) - by eliminating the dead-end leads. That's why it is not uncommon to keep several subscriptions to various resources. (By the way, they are all tax-deductible as your "job search" expenses.) —Igor, April 2007
A: A TEFL certificate that is good for teaching adults at a language school will not qualify for an ESL classroom position at a reputable K-12 international school. There are various situations, including those when a certificate is not required. This might work if the teacher has substantial classroom experience at the same age level and curriculum type. The other situation is applicable to certain private proprietary schools. For example, when a local entrepreneur decides to open an "international school" for local students. Until they acquire proper accreditation and certification as reputable established schools they will have trouble recruiting equally qualified teachers. You've taught in China, you know it's a booming market for such enterprises! —Igor, March 2007
Billy adelaflute@hotmail.com February 2007
My partner and I are both deputy principals (of primary and
intermediate schools) in NZ. We are both currently
working on our Masters and have been teaching for 10 and 18
years respectively. We are gay women - what is the
chance of us picking up jobs at all (or together)?
We have heard many stories about the conservative nature
of international schools. Thanks Sue
Are there jobs that teach English as a second language that I could apply for? Your suggestions are most appreciated!! Thank you for your help so far!!! I am determined to get a job and will work hard with your help. Thanks again. Michale Marlen marlenm@ecsd.net A: Michale, unless you hold a EU passport the Italian schools will not be able to hire you! At least legally - and most Italian schools will not take the risk. You must have a work permit (visa) BEFORE you arrive in Europe, otherwise your options are limited to private tutoring (we had this experience in Spain). —Igor, November 2006
Hello Pam and Igor,
A: Hi Sarah,
I got the job from Stuttgart from the Joy jobs web site, the first
week that I completed my file with you... Thank you , as you have
given me much more personal, fast attention than any other
recruitment agency I have been with. —Igor, June 2006
Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had some advice as to what I should be focusing on, or otherwise monitoring. I am getting a cert. in elementary education, with a focus on science and technology. I know reading and math skills are the main focus right now, as well as discipline in the classroom. In addition, I have an MSW, and have been a child and adolescent therapist in my prior career. However, I needed a change. I have heard that schools do have counselors and social workers in them, but I am not aware if they are recruited as the teachers are. In addition, i am also very depleted by the field in general, and not sure if a position as one would be one I could give my all to. A man has to know his limitations. Anyway, if anyone could be so helpful as to give me any more pointers and guidance re: how to make this major career shift happen sooner and more successfully, I would be ETERNALLY grateful! Steve Y
I have traveled alone in many parts of the world and love getting involved in the culture. I am single, age 63 and ready to retire from 20 years working for the State of New York. I am presently a adjunct professor at Forham University teaching advanced clinical work in addictions on the graduate school level. I have a Masters degree in social work and am licensed in New York as a psychotherapist. I have many years of experience giving workshops to the community and staff on various subjects, have done a lot of public speaking in my 20 years on topics involving social problems. I have a many years of experience in counseling individuals. Much of my expertise is in the area of addictions treatment. I would like to teach on a university level and my degree is equal to a masters in sociology and could teach in any area of human behavior and psychology. Do I have any options in any of these areas for teaching? I do not have a teaching certificate as that is not required to teach at university in the United States. I would consider teaching on a high school level but think my credentials may be more suited as a guest professor. Any advice. I would join this website if there was any possibility for finding a job. Thank you. sharoncsw@aol.com
A: Most countries have age restrictions when it comes to work visas, however, it depends on the specific country and position. Age is not a large factor for Guidance counsellors. Especially in the middle east where age commands respect. Applying is as easy as sending your CV by email. If you have time - why not give it a try? You have nothing to lose. —Igor
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