Thanks for that feedback. One of my big concerns is "filling the seats" without thinking about classroom dynamics/balance. The classroom management issues that result are exactly what make my current school so frustrating.

My thought for now, though, is that this would be a short-term (2-year) job, and then I would move on again. I wonder if things would be fine in those first couple years while the school's reputation is still being established.

I'm looking into one of the new GEMS schools in Asia. Does anyone have experiences about what it's like working for this company? Are they run like a business, or do the genuinely focus on the education (and supporting teachers to be able to teach well)? Thanks!

I am finding lots about singles and teaching couples, but I have a non-teaching husband and small kids, and I am looking for a place where we would still be able to save some money. Can anyone share details about their experiences with this kind of situation? Recommendations?