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We desperately need teachers!!!

by Tony

Nov 15, 2010

We desperately need teachers.

In these difficult financial times, the solution towards finding jobs may not be within the states. From March until August, I spent most of my financial resources driving around the United States in search for a teaching job. Unfortunately, most school districts were laying workers off. To make matters worse...See MoreWe desperately need teachers.

In these difficult financial times, the solution towards finding jobs may not be within the states. From March until August, I spent most of my financial resources driving around the United States in search for a teaching job. Unfortunately, most school districts were laying workers off. To make matters worse, if they had any openings, they were going to give the jobs to the teachers who were recently fired. The only jobs that were available to me were as a teacher assistant or a substitute teacher. That is all fine and dandy. However, unless I wanted to spend a few years living with my parents, I could not financially afford this.

If you are in the same boat, the solution to the problems is teaching abroad. However, what I found was that most teaching jobs overseas are paying teachers far less than they did a few years ago. Initially, I looked into South Korea because they paid me 30,000 USD a few years ago. Now, the average is around 20,000 USD. China paid around the same amount of money. However, they paid more in Hong Kong. Taiwan was trying to attract teachers with a teaching degree, but I could not get them to agree to anything over 25,000 for the year. Japan was willing to pay me 25,000 USD. However, with the high cost of living, 25,000 USD means you will not be able to save any money in Japan. When I was living in Japan, if I did not go out for the month, I could possibly save around 500 USD. I was also looking to teach in Europe. However, it is difficult to find a way in unless you belong to one of the EU countries. The salaries in relation to the high cost of living were also low.

I have discovered that the solution is in the Middle East. There are three countries that continue to pay a high salary are as follows: Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. If you have a TESOL degree, many years of teaching experience, and are an English major, Kuwait and the UAE would be your best choice. However, if you lack those credentials, it is difficult to find your way in. Saudi Arabia is currently becoming the hot spot for native English speakers. For example, my company over here pays over $25,000 in benefits including the following:

• Base monthly salary, tax-free; paid vacation and holidays • Discretionary bonus based on fulfillment of the full term of the contract and performance • Quality and secure shared housing, with amenities including utilities.

• Fully paid medical benefits, including dental and optical coverage, in accordance with the plan • Transportation to and from home and work locations • Round trip transportation to and from Saudi Arabia from your home country

The greatest thing about the salary is that it is around what the average teacher is making in the United States. However, the teacher’s only cost is food. In addition, not only are your benefits not taxed, but your salary is not taxed either. If a teacher is not saving 80% of their paycheck, they are doing something wrong. The food over in Riyadh is significantly lower than the costs in the United States. The greatest problem most teachers are afraid about when traveling overseas are the cultural differences. There may be differences. Although, when you live in the compound, the culture is similar to the culture in your native country. Saudi Arabia is filled with many different types of foreigners. Every compound is like visiting another country. There is a Latin compound where you can learn how to salsa dance. There is an American compound where you can drink homemade beer. The culture outside of the compound is definitely Saudi. However, the compounds are a home away from home. I have multiple reasons for writing this letter. First of all, I know the great pressure in trying to find a job in the United States. Second, I am trying to recruit for my college called CTI. We desperately need at least 20 new teachers who can come into this program. My college had to turn away 4,500 Saudi students because we lacked available teachers. If you are friendly, have any BS degree, are a native English speaker, and have a passion for teaching, please send me your resume and I will forward it to our HR person at the college. Hopefully we can work together and ride out the financially difficult times in Saudi Arabia. Good luck in your search and I hope that your job search was not as difficult as mine was.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email. [email removed]

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kk sure you desperately need suisidal teacher.

On 11/15/10, Tony wrote: > We desperately need teachers. > > In these difficult financial times, the solution towards > finding jobs may not be within the states. From March > until August, I spent most of my financial resources > driving around the United States in search for ...See Moresure you desperately need suisidal teacher.

On 11/15/10, Tony wrote: > We desperately need teachers. > > In these difficult financial times, the solution towards > finding jobs may not be within the states. From March > until August, I spent most of my financial resources > driving around the United States in search for a teaching > job. Unfortunately, most school districts were laying > workers off. To make matters worse, if they had any > openings, they were going to give the jobs to the teachers > who were recently fired. The only jobs that were available > to me were as a teacher assistant or a substitute teacher. > That is all fine and dandy. However, unless I wanted to > spend a few years living with my parents, I could not > financially afford this. > > If you are in the same boat, the solution to the problems > is teaching abroad. However, what I found was that most > teaching jobs overseas are paying teachers far less than > they did a few years ago. Initially, I looked into South > Korea because they paid me 30,000 USD a few years ago. Now, > the average is around 20,000 USD. China paid around the > same amount of money. However, they paid more in Hong Kong. > Taiwan was trying to attract teachers with a teaching > degree, but I could not get them to agree to anything over > 25,000 for the year. Japan was willing to pay me 25,000 > USD. However, with the high cost of living, 25,000 USD > means you will not be able to save any money in Japan. When > I was living in Japan, if I did not go out for the month, I > could possibly save around 500 USD. I was also looking to > teach in Europe. However, it is difficult to find a way in > unless you belong to one of the EU countries. The salaries > in relation to the high cost of living were also low. > > I have discovered that the solution is in the Middle East. > There are three countries that continue to pay a high > salary are as follows: Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. If > you have a TESOL degree, many years of teaching experience, > and are an English major, Kuwait and the UAE would be your > best choice. However, if you lack those credentials, it is > difficult to find your way in. Saudi Arabia is currently > becoming the hot spot for native English speakers. > For example, my company over here pays over $25,000 in > benefits including the following: > > • Base monthly salary, tax-free; paid vacation and > holidays > • Discretionary bonus based on fulfillment of the > full term of the contract and performance > • Quality and secure shared housing, with amenities > including utilities. > > • Fully paid medical benefits, including dental and > optical coverage, in accordance with the plan > • Transportation to and from home and work locations > • Round trip transportation to and from Saudi > Arabia from your home country > > The greatest thing about the salary is that it is around > what the average teacher is making in the United States. > However, the teacher’s only cost is food. In addition, not > only are your benefits not taxed, but your salary is not > taxed either. If a teacher is not saving 80% of their > paycheck, they are doing something wrong. The food over in > Riyadh is significantly lower than the costs in the United > States. > The greatest problem most teachers are afraid about when > traveling overseas are the cultural differences. There may > be differences. Although, when you live in the compound, > the culture is similar to the culture in your native > country. Saudi Arabia is filled with many different types > of foreigners. Every compound is like visiting another > country. There is a Latin compound where you can learn how > to salsa dance. There is an American compound where you can > drink homemade beer. The culture outside of the compound is > definitely Saudi. However, the compounds are a home away > from home. > I have multiple reasons for writing this letter. First of > all, I know the great pressure in trying to find a job in > the United States. Second, I am trying to recruit for my > college called CTI. We desperately need at least 20 new > teachers who can come into this program. My college had to > turn away 4,500 Saudi students because we lacked available > teachers. > If you are friendly, have any BS degree, are a native > English speaker, and have a passion for teaching, please > send me your resume and I will forward it to our HR person > at the college. Hopefully we can work together and ride out > the financially difficult times in Saudi Arabia. Good luck > in your search and I hope that your job search was not as > difficult as mine was. > > If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an > email. > [email removed]

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TRYING TO FIND A TEACHER

by SONDRA YOUNG ABERNATHY

Nov 29, 2010

I AM TRYING TO FIND A CLASSMATE--THAT I THINK WAS A TEACHER IN DELAWARE OHIO---GAYLE MARIE GRAHAM---DO NOT KNOW HER MARRIED NAME---IF ANYONE COULD HELP LET ME KNOW THANKS

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Alternate Assessment for Students with Disabilities

by jess

Nov 30, 2010

Does anyone have experience with the alt. assessment? I have picked out the benchmarks I am going to "assess" but I'm stumped on choosing activities that are "real world" based. What exactly does this mean? What do they want ot see? This seems more like an assessment of how well I can put together a portfolio than an assessment of student skills.

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ESOL Jobs in Columbus OH

by Roberta

Dec 1, 2010

I am thinking about moving to Columbus next summer (2011) and am wondering what the job market is like for ESOL teachers in Columbus. I have a masters in TESOL and almost 20 years experience. I'd appreciate feedback, advice, etc. Thanks! Roberta

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Any Ohio Teachers out there?

by Blair

Dec 12, 2010

Are there any Ohio teachers hanging out here?

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elana On 12/12/10, Blair wrote: > Are there any Ohio teachers hanging out here?

I've been in Ohio for years teaching....what's up?

Dec 12, 2010

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Administrator Jobs

by Roy Boom

Dec 29, 2010

After 25 years of classroom teaching I was laid off due to budget issues in the Michigan schools. I went back and took classes and have gotten my Michigan Administrator K-12 Principal certificate. I am looking for a position in Ohio, preferably an assistant principal position. Since I am on retirement from Michigan the salary isn't the most importa...See More

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NE Ohio On 12/29/10, Roy Boom wrote: > After 25 years of classroom teaching I was laid off due to > budget issues in the Michigan schools. I went back and > took classes and have gotten my Michigan Administrator K-12 > Principal certificate. I am looking for a position in > Ohio, preferably an assistant principal position. Since I > am on...See More

Jan 18, 2011

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Roy Boom On 1/18/11, NE Ohio wrote: > Did you check out the Ohio Department of Education website? I > have noticed some openings there that may interest you.

I check the ODE website daily, and things are starting to open up, in a month or so it should really get going. There are several other sites that I check on daily. I've got an interview...See More

Jan 21, 2011

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Western Governors U

by m.m.

Jan 2, 2011

Hi, I wanted to know if anyone attended this school and is teaching here in Ohio. I am looking for an online master degree to teach, but since I am a military spouse that could be moving soon, I wanted a school that could travel with me. What are the pros and cons for this school, and did anyone have success getting a job in Ohio? Thanks.

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