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Qualified ESL instructors are currently in high demand throughout the United States. This is particularly important for content-area teachers to have ESL qualifications.

Over the last twenty years, there has been a steady increase in the demand for trained EFL instructors. Globalization has increased the need for students all over the world to speak English fluently. Even with the recent world political issues, there are still opportunities for EFL instructors. Numerous recruiting companies and professional organizations are available in the field to help prepared and interested individuals to find appropriate placements for EFL instruction.

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Waunakee Community School District. ESL Positions Posted: 5/17/2007

ESL Position near Madison, Wisconsin: There is an opening for a .76 ESL teacher position in Cottage Grove, starting in the 2007-2008 school year. The position is currently a K-2 position at Taylor Prairie School.  Applicants should check the Monona Grove Schools website and apply via WECAN. This is a great opportunity to work in a pro-active district with a strong team of educators. Apply ASAP! Elizabeth Hartung Monona Grove English Language Learner Services Posted: 4/20/2007

Saudi INTERLINK Language Center Al Yamamah College Riyadh , Saudi Arabia yamamah@mines.edu www.eslus.com www.alyamamah.edu.sa ESL/EFL Faculty Positions for Men and Women Starting August and November 2007 Please read this announcement in its entirety before sending in your resume Background:  Soon to become a university, Al Yamamah College, with state-of the-art facilities and excellent support services, offers a North American-style education and curriculum in English for men and women in two separate divisions.  In partnership with Al Yamamah, Saudi INTERLINK Language Center (SILC) provides preparative intensive English and academic preparation programs during the “Foundation Year” and business English throughout the students' stay at the College.  The SILC program is based on the same humanistic and holistic theories of education as those used in the INTERLINK U.S. centers.  At the core of INTERLINK's success in English language training is an abiding respect for and commitment to the students themselves as well as an overarching mission to bridge the distances between countries and cultures by enhancing communication skills. SILC is seeking creative and flexible educators who are comfortable with and can adapt to an experiential, project- and needs-based program.  They should feel comfortable in a flexible system of instruction that allows an eclectic approach to teaching and learning.  This system is informed by a wide range of research in the field of language learning and held together by a number of distinct yet interrelated pedagogical principles. During its first year of operation, enrollment started with 150 students, reaching approximately 400 students in its second year.  Enrollment for the fall 2006 was over 400 students for men and 240 for women. The growth and the high interest in the success of the College by community and government leaders are helping the College achieve its goals in a much shorter than expected period of time. The enrollment for the fall 2007 semester is expected to surpass 800 students. Responsibilities : The teacher's primary responsibility is to help students learn English either in preparation for academic courses at the College or for professional and personal purposes. Teachers may also be required to teach classes offered to outside institutions and to members of the business community or general public as part of the teaching load. Specific responsibilities include: 20 hours of weekly instruction in two-hour blocks – one focusing on reading and writing and one on communication skills; advising students on their progress; assisting students with study skills, time-management and learning strategies; helping program administrators with curriculum review, revision, ongoing assessment, orientation, scheduling,  and placement; and  serving on College committees, participating in program meetings, and in off-campus activities and events;    Position Requirements and Qualifications Genuine commitment to students, the profession and to the teaching philosophy espoused by INTERLINK and Al Yamamah College MA in TESL/TEFL or ELT (Non-native speakers of English: must have near-native proficiency in English; at least one of their higher education degrees must be from an English-speaking country; must have earned the degree in residence in an English-speaking country) Ability to work with all proficiency levels, ranging from very basic to advanced Familiarity with and willingness to use innovative approaches, including project-based, content-based, communicative, and experiential learning curricula Superior verbal, written, interpersonal skills Sensitivity to and ability to accept cultural differences; ability to adapt to a way of life requiring understanding, conformity and flexibility 55 years of age or under owing to the government's mandatory retirement regulations Preference and additional compensation will be given to candidates with Peace Corps experience, fluency in another language and publications in TESOL Salary and Benefits : Commensurate with qualifications, the salary ranges between $34,000 and $38,000 per annum. The benefit package includes round-trip transportation to and from Saudi Arabia; free furnished housing; medical insurance coverage; paid 45-day annual leave with international transportation; local holidays; local transportation to and from the College; annually renewable contract; end-of-service bonus of 5% for each full one-year contract completed; and salary increases of 6%, 7%, 8% and 9% for years 2, 3, 4 and 5, respectively.  Application Procedure and Deadlines: The selection process is a two-way street; we believe it is vital that you know as much as possible about us, the program and the position, and that we know about you as a colleague in the field and about your values and philosophy as they relate to working in this profession. Before submitting your resume, you must read this announcement fully and must learn about us as much as possible. After you have learned more about us and if you still think our institution is the right organization for you, then follow the application procedure exactly as outlined in this announcement. Those not meeting qualifications or not following the application procedures will not be acknowledged. Because of the program's continual growth and the fact that SILC offers an eight-level curriculum at eight-week intervals during the year, faculty recruitment is on-going. Employment start dates are August, November, and January. To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to yamamah@mines.edu . In your letter, please: Indicate that you have fully read this notice and have done some research on us. Provide a brief summary of your educational philosophy and your reasons for wanting to join SILC. Indicate the dates of your availability (Aug, Nov, Jan). After we have received the above, we will send you specific questions for your comments and reaction, followed by written exchanges (“dialoguing”) and an eventual telephone interview. We strongly recommend that you send us a video of your classes and have a computer camera available when interviewing. NB: Applicants either not meeting the qualifications listed above or not following the application procedures as outlined above will not be acknowledged. All qualified applicants will receive an acknowledgment and further information on the program and the selection process in 1-2 days. Also, please note that if you meet the qualifications but do not hear from us, chances are that your correspondence has not reached us. We encourage you to double check with us by resending your letters and resumes. Posted: 4/5/07

ESL Jobs World Posted: 4/30/2007

Center for International Education-Peer Guide Positions Posted: 2/4/05

English Language Academy University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education In collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Stout and the University of Wisconsin- River Falls Continuing Education has several staff positions as English Language Academy Instructors Activities Coordinator Intern Deadline: May 16, 2006 Posted: 10/10/05

Green Bay Area Public Schools, Green Bay , Wisconsin 2005-2006 Anticipated Teaching Positions in English as a Second Language/Bilingual Department. Posted: 2/28/2005.

Full-time positions teaching EFL in Korea!! Posted 4/6/2005.

Native English speakers are welcomed to work in China as an EFL teacher in JLUZH, one of China 's Top 10 Universities! Posted 4/19/2005.

Easy Way Language School In Zhongshan, CHINA ESL Teacher, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China Minimum Salary: 2000 China Yuan Renminbi per Month Minimum Qualifications: At least 2 years of post-secondary education, experience teaching ESL students Preferred Qualifications: TESL certificate, Bachelors Degree Contact Address: Easy Way Language and Computer School A1-A9 Park Lane Square Sanxiang, Zhongshan, Guangdong, China 528 463 Contact Telephone: 011-86-760-338-6665 Contact Fax: 011-86-760-338-6661 Job Description: Three month contract teaching ESL in Zhongshan City (about 30 minutes drive from Macau). Round-trip air ticket is provided, as well as accomodation and three meals each day. Please contact us with any questions or comments. Email or fax your resume to Nicole Grant, ngrant_china@hotmail.com Posted: 9/2001

ELEMENTARY TEACHING POSITION IN SOUTH KOREA Jeonju Attached Elementary School (JAES), Jeonju, Korea is looking for an English native speaker who is eager to teach elementary school students. JAES is a national elementary school attached to Jeonju National University of Education, which consists of 18 classes (3 classes each grade). Qualifications: One of the following is required. ¦ Elementary or Secondary School Teacher's Certificate; or ¦ TESOL/TEFL Certificate with the completion of more than 100-hour course; or ¦ Master's degree; or ¦ At least one (1) year of teaching experience in EPIK (50 weeks or more) with a bachelor's degree. Duties: Teaching or co-teaching 20 hours per week Contract Term: From March 2006 to December 2006 Salary & Benefits:  One million nine hundred thousand (1,900,00) Korean won/month . One-way airfare , economy class, up to nine hundred thousand (900,000) won). One month bonus pay upon the completion of the contract; access to health insurance;studio type of housing. Application Due: December 31, 2005 Send CV to: Mr. Kim Tae-shik                                       kts560@hanmail.net Jeonju Attached Elementary School             Tel) 82-63-284-3198 Seoseohak-dong, Wansan-gu Jeonju, Jeonbuk 560-815

TurkEng positions in Turkey. Posted: 4/9/2007

Teachers Council of Korea and China. Short and Long term contracts. Seems very professional and well paying. Posted: 4/25/2006

English Teachers Network positions in Korea. Posted: 4/9/2007

IRMAK Schools in Turkey. Posted: 4/25/2006

Footprints Recruiting, Inc.  We are a teacher placement and support agency based in Vancouver , Canada. Footprints works with public school boards in South Korea and China as well as reputable private schools in South Korea, Taiwan and China. We have found that many of these organizations, such as the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, require that all applicants they consider have either an Education degree or accredited TESL/TEFL certification. Unfortunately, due to governmental restrictions placed on teaching visas, we are only able to work with applicants that are native English speakers. We are a teacher placement and support agency run by and for teachers.  Every employee at Footprints has taught for at least a year abroad.  We have employees that have taught in South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and South America. Footprints will not only assist graduates in securing a placement but we will also walk them through the visa process, assist them in organizing their flights and provide with ongoing support throughout their contract.  We understand the stresses, because we have been there. We have a number of excellent opportunities available starting this month that we would like to introduce to recent graduates. Please contact me at careers@footprintsrecruiting.com if you have any questions. Thank you, Jennifer Husband Director of Marketing and Advertising Footprints Recruiting Incorporated 408-55 Water Street Vancouver , BC V6B 1A1 Canada careers@footrprintsrecruiting.com 604-677-6556 1-888-677-3166 Posted: 4/26/2006

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Helpful resources for job searches

• AAC
• AIESEC
• Association of American Schools in South America
• BUNAC
• CDS International
• CIEE
• Dave's ESL Cafe
• ELS Language Centers
• English Language Teaching in Taiwan
• European Council of International Schools
• Experiential Study Abroad Programs
• Friends of World Teaching (FoWT)
• Geos Language Corporation
• InternAbroad
• Internships in Europe
• International Affairs Resources
• International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Expertise (IAESTE)
• International Opportunities Program: Best Bets for Internships Abroad
  International Schools Service (ISS)- American schools abroad- Places K-12 teachers in international schools worldwide. You must be a certified K-12 teacher to apply. ISS publishes a newspaper and the ISS Directory of Overseas Schools. Contact Educational Staffing, 15 Roszel Road, P.O. Box 5910, Princeton, NJ 08543 USA. Tel. 609-452-0990. Fax 609-452-2690. E-mail edustaffing@iss.edu.
• International School Services 
• International TESOL's Job Placement Service (for members only)
• Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
• Overseas Jobs
• Russian and Eastern European Internship Opportunities
• Teachers at Work
• Teaching Jobs.com
• TEFL.com
• TIE Online ($36 fee for electronic subscription)
• Transitions Abroad
• Univ. of Northern Iowa's Overseas Placement Fair
• University of Wisconsin-Madison K-12 job search links
• US State Department: http://www.state.gov/www/about_state/schools/oteaching.html  and http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/

Publications

The International Educator. This official publication of the Overseas Schools Assistance Corporation lists position openings in K-12 international schools worldwide, including EFL/ESL positions. Contact The International Educator, P.O. Box 513, Cummaquid, Massachusetts 02637 USA. Tel. 508-362-1414. Fax 508-362-1411.

English Language and Orientation Programs in the U.S. (ELOPUS). This key resource for those looking for employment in the United States describes more than 1,000 ESL programs in higher education, secondary schools, and language schools. Look in your university library or contact: IIE Books, Institute of International Education, P.O. Box 371, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-0371 USA. Tel. (U.S. Toll-free) 800-445-0443; Tel. 301-617-7804. Fax 301-206-9789.

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Organizations and Embassies

The U.S. State Department, Office of Overseas Schools

The U.S. State Department, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

The Office of English Language Programs of the U.S. State Department. E-mail english@pd.state.gov.

For information about the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program, send e-mail to exchange@usia.gov. Tel. 202-619-4360.

Embassies. Links to countries that have embassies in the United States and Canada. Some embassies offer placement and other resources through their education office.

The U.S. Department of Education

For assistance with resume and cover letter development, interviewing strategies, job searches, please visit the US-Eau Claire Career Services Office.