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BDA Education Rep - Hello
Carter - Can you tell me about available positions in the Bahamas?
BDA Education Rep - Good Evening Everyone. Do you have any questions about teaching positions in Bermuda?
Merlyn - Hello, I love Bermuda and to teach there sounds so inviting!
Stanley - I just saw this & have not had time to even do any research on Bermuda. What is your relationship to the British govt?
nicole - Yes, what do you have available for next term?
BDA Education Rep - Yes, Bermuda is beautiful. Teaching here is also very interesting and rewarding!
Merlyn - Are there ESL positions available in Bermuda?
patricia - I am a special ed teacher with 15 years and a masters and am looking to relocate
Merlyn - I have been to Bermuda twice on a cruise and it is a beautiful island
BDA Education Rep - A team of persons from the Ministry of Education will be in Atlanta, Ga. to interview persons who may be interested in teaching in our education system in September 2001- 2002.
Pam - What teaching positions are you trying to fill?
nicole - I realize that working in Bermuda would be different from vacationing there but I've been trying to find a way to teach abroad in the Caribbean for about two years now and this is so exciting for me!
Carter - Bermuda is a place I truly would love to live. I've vacationed there and want to know if you have positions in the field of home economics?
BDA Education Rep - Bermuda is a British territory.
patricia - I have sent my credentials and resume to Veronica Todd. I would like to make sure she received it. Her email on the listing does not work
Stanley - Will they be anywhere else in the USA? Plus, I'd be MORE interested down the line a few years...
nicole - September? When does your school year begin..or are these interviews actually for the following year?
BDA Education Rep - We are looking for Spanish teachers, special ed., reading teachers and learning support teachers.
Stanley - What is the govt's policy on non-British citizens teaching? Would one be expected to eventually apply for British citizenship?
nicole - I'm full of questions tonight- when you say reading teachers, does that mean a reading specialist certificate is necessary?
BDA Education Rep - Patricia- Please fax your information to 441-236-6859. Sometimes our system does go down.
BDA Education Rep - The school year begins the day after labour day.
Carter - Do all positions require certification?
Merlyn - Would one need a work visa to teach?
Gumbo - When is labor day-----is it the first Mon. in Sept?
nicole - If the school year begins the day after labor day, when will the interviews be held? I am wondering about the paperwork, too, and how long it all takes
Merlyn - Yes Gumbo
BDA Education Rep - Stanley - No to your question re application for citizenship. We bring you to Bermuda for a specified period of time-2/3 years. Then if you wish to stay longer you then ask for an extension to your contracted time
BDA Education Rep - Carter: Yes, only trained teachers will be considered- certified!
Gumbo - merlyn-----I was wondering if it was the same in Bermuda, since they're a British territory.......
BDA Education Rep - Yes, Gumbo.
Gumbo - so the contract would be for 2-3 yrs?
patricia - How does salary and benefits compare to the US
nicole - Is there an application available prior to the interview?
Stanley - Do you have any particular need for elementary Ts?
BDA Education Rep - Yes, immigration approval is requested, but if one is selected/hired, we do all the necessary paperwork on your behalf. You do supply pertinent information which we will send or give at the interview in Atlanta
patricia - Will an interview be set up after faxing my paperwork
Merlyn - What about duties, observations, state/island testing, etc?
BDA Education Rep - The contract depends on the need, and a contract could be for 1, 2 or 3 years.
nicole - by pertinent info, do you mean for immigration or for the job?
Pat - What do you require for reading teachers? Is Reading Recovery training an asset?
Gumbo - I guess there's no need for kindergarten or lower elementary grades, are there?
BDA Education Rep - Salary for a person who has been teaching for three years with a BSc degree in education is 48,094.80.
nicole - What are the chances of an American being hired?
nicole - Is $48, 094 in US ?
BDA Education Rep - Patricia- If you have the requirements , we will telephone you to set up an interview.
Merlyn - What is the cost of living? I know that cars are few and far between!
nicole - Patricia- how did you get your hands on an application?
BDA Education Rep - Pat; Yes!, it would be excellent if you have such.
Stanley - The salary you state is *HIGH* for the USA. What is your cost of living there?
patricia - I didn't - I just called the number on the posting and was given a number to fax my resume and certifications and transcripts
BDA Education Rep - Gumbo- Not sure at this time. However you can fax us infor re yourself
BDA Education Rep - Nicole- Bda dollars are on par with US dollar
nicole - I am not one to wait around and I am VERY interested in what I can do now to get started?
Gumbo - What about taxes......
BDA Education Rep - Stanley: Very high
Merlyn - How much would a 2 bedroom apartment rent for
BDA Education Rep - Gumbo- we do not have taxes, but deductions are made for superanuation, health insurance, union dues and government pension.
nicole - What parts of Bermuda are we talking about- are the schools more rural or in tourist areas?
Gumbo - When are the interviews in Atlanta?
Pat - Your salary quote was for three years experience. For how many years do you add salary increments?
patricia - Is there help available for relocation
BDA Education Rep - Merlyn:Studio Apt. $850- $1200, 2 Bedroom - $1850-$2,200. We do find housing for the initial set up, but one can search for other accommodations when they arrive or have had a chance to settle in
nicole - Again, do you have any suggestions for getting myself started in this process?
BDA Education Rep - Salary increments depend on the length of time one has been teachin. Usually after 5 years one is frozen. However, negotiations occur between the union and the Gov. every two years
Merlyn - Do you have a website with information about your school system??
BDA Education Rep - Interviews: 20th March - 24th March, 2001 at Embassy Suites on Peachtree Rd. near Lennox Mall
Gumbo - This is all so interesting. Wish I were younger and able to do this----sounds like a real adventure!!!! Good luck to all interested-----and to you in Bermuda!!!!bye....
Stanley - So, what would pay be after 5 years? Also, how many teaching days/yr?
nicole - I am younger and so very able!!!
patricia - I'm not so young but very able
BDA Education Rep - Nicole; you may telephone me at 441-239-3608 or fax info to me
Pam - What other responsibilities besides a classroom would you have?
nicole - Thank you! Is the fax number the same as tele?
BDA Education Rep - Stanley; 200 teaching days. Salary: BSc- 57,932.56; Masters -63,582.58
BDA Education Rep - Nicole: No Fax # 441-236-6859
Merlyn - Do you have a website???
patricia - Would you be able to find a nice condo in a nice area for around 200,000
BDA Education Rep - Website: http://www.surfbermuda.com or http://www.bermudatourism.org, also schools have websites
patricia - Do you help with relocation expenses
patricia - Can you tell I'm real serious LOL
Kathleen - patricia, have you visited Bermuda? I LOVE it!
BDA Education Rep - Patricia- No!
patricia - yes I have
patricia - was that no to the condo question or the relocation question - sorry
Pat - Did you mean no ;no help with relocation? What did you mention about the housing earlier for a first placement?
BDA Education Rep - Patricia_ no, to relocation
bette/tx - educational rep what kind of teachers are you looking for?
BDA Education Rep - We find appropriate initial housing and persons may or may not remain in our selected accommodations. We do not subsidize housing for newly recruited personsersons
Merlyn - This is such a far off dream for me, wish I could live and teach in Bermuda - not possible with the family. Thank you for all t he information
nicole again - Hi again, got booted off line
Pam - Before I was called away you spoke of different kinds of contracts. Would you please explain? Sorry if you have before.
nicole again - What happens if one can't make it to Atlanta for interviews?
Kathleen - Merlyn, maybe some day...
Merlyn -
bette/tx - Meryln when the kids are grown and gone like me
patricia - If you were to classify, what type of special education students are you talking about
nicole again - This is probably the only time in my life that I'll be able to do something like this, before all those grown-up responsibilities kick in!
Stanley - For experience, do you give any credit for subbing? A "year" for me averages over 200 days/yr.
nicole again - I was booted off before I found out the actual dates of interviews- March or Sept?
BDA Education Rep - When we recruit persons from overseas, we may give them a 2,or 3 year contracts- depending on the need for teachers in a particular field. Persons may wish to remain for additional time in the system, and will then apply for an extension to their contract. we do the immigration paperwork with forms which you submit.
Pat - What would be an average size of a lower elementary class?
BDA Education Rep - Nicole; Just send us info re yourself and your teaching experience. We then will review your files, and respond to your application
BDA Education Rep - Pat: 15 pupils
nicole again - Great! I must go now but I truly appreciate your time-it can't be easy to answer all these questions!
BDA Education Rep - Nicole: March 21 -24th 2001
Pam - What openings are you hoping to fill?
Kathleen - BDA Rep, what if someone is very interested but unable to be in Atlanta for the dates you mention?
BDA Education Rep - Pam: learning support, adaptive PE, Reading specialist and Spanish
BDA Education Rep - Kath: Just send info to fax # 441-236-6859
patricia - could you address classifications and class size for special education
Kathleen - BDA rep, would you be willing to respond in writing (by e-mail to me) to any questions you miss during this hour? I could send them within an hour.
Kathleen - Then I could post the info on the main chatboard on on the Jobs mailring
Pat - Is the learning support within a regular classroom or small group?
BDA Education Rep - We have inclusion in Bermuda Schools and Paraprofessionals are assigned to needy students
Pam - By learning support do you mean a remedial type situation?
BDA Education Rep - Pam: Generally Speaking Yes
Kathleen - Teachers.Net Jobs site: http://teachers.net/jobs includes e-mail discussion groups, Jobs chatboard and jobs postings (by U.S. regions and abroad). Also, Job Alerts come to you by e-mail the minute a new job in the region of interest is posted
Pam - Are you looking for a remedial certification? I have K-8 elementary cert.
Nancy - Does anyone know where I can find free clipart of kids done in pencil?
Kathleen - BDA rep, would the learning support teacher have his/her own classroom, or work within other classrooms?
Kathleen - Nancy, I don't have that info. This is a meeting for those interested in applying for teaching positions in Bermuda.
Kathleen - nancy, try posting at http://teachers.net/chatboard
BDA Education Rep - Kathleen: Both situations occur in Bermuda
Pam - Are you interviewing anywhere else in the U.S.? I am a long ways from Atlanta. Is there a website to find out more information?
Kathleen - BDA rep, which are you seeking, the learning support for separate classroom or in classroo, or both?
Stanley - Why might there be a T shortage in Bermuda??
BDA Education Rep - Pam fax your interests/application/ teaching experience/resume to me on Fax #441-236-6859
BDA Education Rep - Stanley: There is teacher shortage worldwide.
Kathleen - Stanley, my guess: tiny country (only 22 miles long), therefore lack of specialties due to low # of teachers
Pam - What is the average number of students?
Kathleen - Many areas are lacking teachers
BDA Education Rep - Pam: Where are you from?
Pam - I presently live in the Kansas City, MO area.
patricia - Thank you for the information. Hope to be hearing from you soon. Sounds like a teaching adventure I'd be very interested in.
BDA Education Rep - K-2 = 15 students, 3-5 = 20 students
Stanley - So, general K-8 is not an area of need? Also, you mentioned Spanish. Is that because you HAVE Spanish-speakers, or because there's a desire to teach it as a 2nd language?
BDA Education Rep - You're welcome Patricia
BDA Education Rep - Teachers I will be wrapping up in 5 minutes. Thanks for coming.
Pat - If I called the # given on Monday would i be able to talk to someone about my own situation or is it just for resumes?jus
Kathleen - I'll send unanswered questions from the transcript to BDA rep then post them w/her responses on the main chatboard on on Jobs mailring
BDA Education Rep - Yes Stanley it is. Spanish is taught in middle and senior school level.
Pam - Thank you for all of the information provided here tonight. It is definately something to consider.
BDA Education Rep - Yes Pat remember Bermuda is an hour ahead of EST
Kathleen - BDA rep, it will take me about 15 mins to get the questions together, will you remain at Moho computer to respond tonight?
Pat - So am I; I'm in Nova Scotia.
Stanley - THANK YOU, BDA rep! But general elementary in NOT an area of need?
BDA Education Rep - Well teachers it has been a pleasure. I look forward to recieving your information.
Kathleen - Stanley, I guess only those specialities are needed at this time
Kathleen - Okay, I'll get the question, send them to BDA rep. Look for the info later tonight or tomorrow.
Kathleen - Thank you to Bermuda Rep and her capable assistant for doing the first international job fair at Teachers.Net!!
BDA Education Rep - Good Night Everyone
Stanley - Thanks, Kathleen! Moreover, my interest is not immediate: I live with my 82 yr old dad, & his red hair & freckles wouldn't take well to the tropics, me thinks! {G}
Kathleen - Goodnight and thank you to all participants.
