khinton,
You probably will find it difficult to get a position at a quality school for two reasons. One, you will have three dependents and two, you teach HS English. HS English is not a high need area overseas as there are a significant number of candidates. You could probably find a position, but it may be at a lower quality school where you may not want your daughter to go to school in a couple of years. If you recruit as a couple, you will increase your chances.
Also, think carefully about the security/safety situation in Kenya particularly with young ones.
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- Sun Nov 17, 2013 2:39 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Chances?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4993
- Thu Nov 14, 2013 8:19 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Job hunting with non-teaching African partner
- Replies: 11
- Views: 23798
Migratingbird,
In many countries, you can only get a student visa if you are studying at a university within the country. The university in essence will sponsor him.
In my experience, there are bigger issues in getting a visa for his daughter. Sometimes, you can get a visa for an married partner but getting a visa for a child that is not your dependent or for someone on a student visa is very difficult.
You did not mention how old the girl is. If she is school age, you would probably want her to attend the school you work at which would only be possible if she was your dependent.
My advice is to bring it up early in the interview process once the school demonstrates interest in you. If it is simply not possible to get a visa for your partner and her daughter, you don't want to waste your time or theirs.
In many countries, you can only get a student visa if you are studying at a university within the country. The university in essence will sponsor him.
In my experience, there are bigger issues in getting a visa for his daughter. Sometimes, you can get a visa for an married partner but getting a visa for a child that is not your dependent or for someone on a student visa is very difficult.
You did not mention how old the girl is. If she is school age, you would probably want her to attend the school you work at which would only be possible if she was your dependent.
My advice is to bring it up early in the interview process once the school demonstrates interest in you. If it is simply not possible to get a visa for your partner and her daughter, you don't want to waste your time or theirs.
- Thu Nov 14, 2013 9:54 am
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Getting a job late in the hiring season as a newb
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22029
Another idea to consider is Search Associates Intern program. It is actually designed for someone like you. You get a reduced salary, they pay your travel costs and housing. You teach a few classes and gain some experience. Some schools will hire the interns to full time positions the next year.
The information is on their website.
Given that your cert. will be in math and your flexible, you should get some interviews in the spring from TIE or the June fairs. Schools will lose people in the spring and even over the summer, so keep looking.
The information is on their website.
Given that your cert. will be in math and your flexible, you should get some interviews in the spring from TIE or the June fairs. Schools will lose people in the spring and even over the summer, so keep looking.
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:48 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Early decision bonus
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13224
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:41 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: teaching couple - same subject
- Replies: 6
- Views: 17369
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:39 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Tier levels.... explanation for newbie please
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7797
litgal,
Without ES experience, you may find it difficult to position in an elementary school. Having said that there are more and more instructional coaching positions opening up at MS and HS level.
Contact the schools directly with a letter of intent tailored to the school. The email this school feature is not always read or well received.
The top schools do not negotiate as they have set salary scales. You may be able to negotiate with for profit schools. Obviously you should never negotiate until the school has made a firm, written offer.
Without ES experience, you may find it difficult to position in an elementary school. Having said that there are more and more instructional coaching positions opening up at MS and HS level.
Contact the schools directly with a letter of intent tailored to the school. The email this school feature is not always read or well received.
The top schools do not negotiate as they have set salary scales. You may be able to negotiate with for profit schools. Obviously you should never negotiate until the school has made a firm, written offer.
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:27 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Job possibilities for administrators
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11177
Obtaining a vice-principal position is very competitive as most international schools prefer to promote from within. My advice is to try to get into the Search Cambridge fair or ISS Boston fair. Both fairs have separate sign up sessions for administrators. You may have to start at a mid or lower tier school to break in. You should subscribe to TIE as they have a number of job ads and you can start applying directly to the schools before the fairs.
Having a spouse who teaches HS math is a bonus, but you will have to win the job on your own obviously.
Having a spouse who teaches HS math is a bonus, but you will have to win the job on your own obviously.
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:23 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Going to the BKK Fair?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14067
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:21 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Likelyhood of interview?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16669
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:18 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Cambridge is full
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5877
I would advise going to UNI over San Francisco. There are a fair number of schools there and it is early enough that there will be a number of vacancies. The one caveat is it is the same week-end as Cambridge, so some of the schools may have interview teams at both or may only go to Cambridge.
There tend to be fewer big name schools in UNI, but not many go to San Francisco as they have filled their positions by then. Have you thought about the ISS Boston fair which is right after Cambridge?
There tend to be fewer big name schools in UNI, but not many go to San Francisco as they have filled their positions by then. Have you thought about the ISS Boston fair which is right after Cambridge?
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:13 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: My Situation
- Replies: 9
- Views: 22921
If you are willing to be flexible, in terms of location and school, and have good references you should be able to get a position. In my experience, special ed. teachers do pretty well.
Saving $12,000 per year is possible because you will not be paying any US taxes. The actual amount will depend upon you lifestyle and how much you travel.
Saving $12,000 per year is possible because you will not be paying any US taxes. The actual amount will depend upon you lifestyle and how much you travel.
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:10 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: "Visit our table at the job fair"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5726
It means they are interested but are not positive they will have positions for both of you. Many schools have not determined their definite openings yet. Contract deadlines range from mid-November to mid-December for most non-European schools.
Make sure you make contact with the schools again right before the fair to remind them of you. A simple looking forward to talking with you is sufficient and opens the door for them to schedule an interview before the fair starts if they are truly interested.
Make sure you make contact with the schools again right before the fair to remind them of you. A simple looking forward to talking with you is sufficient and opens the door for them to schedule an interview before the fair starts if they are truly interested.
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:07 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Search and ISS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10772
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:06 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Advice Needed
- Replies: 12
- Views: 39926
John,
Get as many certifications as you can. Flexibility will be a great benefit for you. I would recommend getting your special ed. certification as there is always a need for people in this area and many admin. like to have teachers with this background in the regular classroom as well.
I would agree with ShadowJack that the fastest path to an IS position is get a teaching position and do the Masters' part-time. Then in two years, you will have a better chance at getting a position at a better school. Without experience you options will be limited even with the masters.
In regards to the certification, the American certification will work for inter national style and American style schools. Obviously the British curriculum schools would want the UK cert. The UK passport would help you get a job in Europe.
Get as many certifications as you can. Flexibility will be a great benefit for you. I would recommend getting your special ed. certification as there is always a need for people in this area and many admin. like to have teachers with this background in the regular classroom as well.
I would agree with ShadowJack that the fastest path to an IS position is get a teaching position and do the Masters' part-time. Then in two years, you will have a better chance at getting a position at a better school. Without experience you options will be limited even with the masters.
In regards to the certification, the American certification will work for inter national style and American style schools. Obviously the British curriculum schools would want the UK cert. The UK passport would help you get a job in Europe.
- Wed Nov 13, 2013 9:00 pm
- Forum: Forum 1. From Questions About ISS & Search to Anything and Everything About International Teaching
- Topic: Getting a job late in the hiring season as a newb
- Replies: 18
- Views: 22029
You do not need to wait to apply for a position until you have your certification. I presume you are going through a university program? If so, they should be able to provide you a letter stating you will complete the course work needed to earn your certification which should be fine for most schools.
The lack of teaching experience (again, I presume you do not have any as you are still working on your cert.) will be a larger obstacle to obtaining a position earlier in the recruiting season or at a higher tier school.
My advice is to go to one of the later fairs; UNI, San Francisco where the competition may be less. Provide a bit more information like what you will be certified in, professional experience, if any, and I could provide more specific information.
The lack of teaching experience (again, I presume you do not have any as you are still working on your cert.) will be a larger obstacle to obtaining a position earlier in the recruiting season or at a higher tier school.
My advice is to go to one of the later fairs; UNI, San Francisco where the competition may be less. Provide a bit more information like what you will be certified in, professional experience, if any, and I could provide more specific information.