Overseas Hiring Process as a

by TeacherM13

May 10, 2018

I am a "local" spouse on military orders stationed in Europe, does anyone have an experience being hired or with the process being already overseas? Any tips? I am certified Elementary/ESOL K-6 and Reading K-12, not the most "in need" positions but still interested... Many of the spouses here say it has been almost impossible to get hired, but they have long term subs in several classrooms....

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Scholar I started subbing for the schools and let my credentials known. In the next summer they needed a part time teacher and got me emergency certified to teach. I subbed for myself until everything came through. And part time in Europe was nice because I had every other day off, giving me time to visit my kids and there day weekends for travel :)

May 11, 2018

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HelpOthers If you sign up to sub, do not use your spouse preference for subbing. Save the spouse preference for the teaching position. You can only use it once.

May 13, 2018

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Positive Vibes Thank you! I am in this boat as well- just got to a base with only 2 schools and apparently just to sub the process is close to 9 months, but I am hopeful!

May 25, 2018

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smTEACH23 I agree with "getting your foot in the door" and introducing yourself to the principals. I interviewed for an educational aide job and I think I made a good impression on the principal. She emailed me and said she would definitely love to interview me for a teaching job, once my EAS application is complete. I ended up getting an interview and the j...See More

May 26, 2018

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Positive Vibes smnogle23, that is awesome! I was thinking about trying this (applying as an aide or anything) just to get my foot in the door. I am a certified teacher but in school for counseling and wanted to make the transition. I'm hoping once you get in the DODEA system, it's easier to apply as an internal applicant.

May 27, 2018

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