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fmp3 what school was it for?

Dec 3, 2020

oldpoop85 There is indeed a lot of Wisdom here. I would not pray that I got the position over someone else. That would be silly and selfish. I really like the wisdom that: He was preparing me for something else, He is teaching patience and trust, protecting us, and that I should indeed quit confusing my dreams of Europe with serving him. Also, Count My Bless...See More

Dec 5, 2020

Dec 3, 2020

When does one know if the background check is complete? Do you receive an email? Also, how long does the background check take... thx

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Icanread You should know as that is when you should get your firm offer.

yesterday, 2020

Misawa

by Ron.e

Nov 30, 2020

How is living in Misawa?

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TravelTeacherMommy IsItFriday? You have a lot of time on your hands. LOL

Dec 2, 2020

TravelTeacherMommy IsItFriday? You have a lot of time on your hands. LOL

Dec 2, 2020

Application question

by Teacher2

Nov 29, 2020

Hi,

I interviewed for a job last October and turned down the offer because of my situation at the time. I haven't received any referrals or interview requests since then. I see that my application is still current and listed on line. Anyone know what is going on or is the dod currently not hiring?

Thanks

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Teacher2 Thanks haha! I meant October 2019. I will contact hr. Thanks

Nov 29, 2020

Icanread Make sure that under "file attachments" in EAS, the "SY Considered" says 2020-2021. If not, you will need to reupload ALL of your documents - State teaching license, Transcripts, SF50 (if a current/former fed employee), and any other relevant documents. Once you upload them, the SY considered will update. This may trigger referrals, showing that yo...See More

Dec 1, 2020

I am thankful....

by OverThere

Nov 25, 2020

Thanks to your information here, I knew to decline the interview. This was the first interview request I've had after numerous referrals.

I am thankful for the all of you who so generously help those of us that are trying to join you as DODEA teachers and professionals.

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IsItFriday? Even a two-year stint sounds dodgy.

Imagine being the mother of newborn, and mixing your child's baby formula with Naples' tapwater? For two years?

Absolutely horrifying.

I'm not in the least bit comforted by the idea that my lease includes a delivery of bottled water.

Two years of avoiding restaurants and coffee...See More

Nov 28, 2020

LolaTeach Birth defects and cancer run rapid in Naples. Sad

Nov 28, 2020

Updated Interview Questions

by TravelTeacherMommy

Nov 26, 2020

Has anyone interviewed recently for elementary? If so, would you share the grade level, location, and some of the questions you were asked?

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oldshack Did you happen to receive an elementary referral?

Nov 26, 2020

TravelTeacherMommy If one stays ready...they don't have to get ready. :D

Nov 27, 2020

RAT

by Kiki

Nov 18, 2020

Do professional development specialists and ISS receive RAT like teachers?

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LolaTeach Yes

Nov 18, 2020

HelpOthers Only every two years, even in hardship locations, like administrators.

Nov 20, 2020

Emergency Return to Stateside

by MrsRose

Nov 19, 2020

I have just begun teaching overseas. I am experiencing a medical issue while here. I am currently here with just my son. My medical issue if hospitalized would leave my child alone with no family. Before going to administrator or HR is there a medical waiver I can request and be granted? I am extremely worried. Any advice would be helpful. Thank yo...See More

Stateside

by oldshack

Nov 17, 2020

Anyone have experience working stateside? Curious about thoughts and impressions doing so. Anyone start stateside and then move into an overseas position? Once you start teaching stateside can you leave whenever to teach overseas?

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HelpOthers I agree with haha. The advantage is that once you have 5 years of experience outside DoDEA, those DoDEA years and your start date with DoDEA help you. Stateside only 5 years of non-DoDEA experience help with the pay scale. 10 years for overseas. So, especially after you have 10 years of experience, you want to start adding DoDEA years to help with ...See More

Nov 18, 2020

IsItFriday? Teachers in DoDEA-Americas are generally happier with their jobs than the average American teacher (but that fact suffers from selection bias).

Teachers in DoDEA-Americas don't often resign to work for public schools in NY, GA, KY, or anywhere else. That says a lot.

When you work for DoDEA-Americas, you can leave for an overseas p...See More

Nov 18, 2020

Hi, I'm currently a college student and interested in possibly becoming a teacher for the DoDEA, working overseas. I'm majoring in English, and interested in being a middle or high school English teacher - however, someone told me one of the qualifications is an Education degree.

How true is this? I'm only a freshman at the moment, but sh...See More

Working for DoDEA

by kc

Nov 17, 2020

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haha Well, what is your plan/goal if you do not teach for DoDEA? If you want to become a teacher, then focus on the requirements for whatever state you see yourself living/teaching. A teacher preparation program of some kind would definitely be useful. It may or may not require a full education major.

Nov 18, 2020