Teaching English In Cambodia
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Willie Said:
am interested in finding a teaching (english) job ib Cambodia; what are my prospects?We Answered:
I presume you are in the U.S? I was based in the U.K and found my jobs in Uzbekistan and then Uganda in the The Times Educational Supplement, this is our main teaching jobs paper (weekly) When I was teaching abroad earlier in the year I found my next job on line (TES Jobs) and just searched under "International" , applied on line and then interviewed by phone.There must be a U.S equivalent, but with teaching abroad and the Net I suppose it doesn't matter.Alternatively there are recruitment fairs around the world at different times of the year if you can get to them. You will find all this in the teaching trade papers. I know people who have (paid for and) used "Search Associates" to help them find jobs. I have not used them yet, but I have heard no complaints and am going to sign up this year. There must be a U.S equivalent also.
I'm not trained as an English teacher (I'm teaching grade 2 now and loving it), I'm secondary Art and Design, and am now doing A TEFL course which will help my C.V no end... and teach me the grammar of my own language, which for me anyway was hard to explain even in the simplest form to little kids.
If you can't get a job in the country where you really want to go, teach somewhere else for the experience.
Good Luck!
P.S If you have to send a photo, send a smiley one!
Julian Said:
I want to teach english overseas, will my age be an obstacle to employment?We Answered:
Absolutely fine. Many schools prefer younger teachers so they can manipulate them better; but a lot of schools like older teachers who bring more gravitas to the classroom.I would, however, mention my age when applying for a position.
Gilbert Said:
Are there any budget priced volunteer projects in Thailand, Cambodia and/or Laos?We Answered:
If you're really serious about doing volunteer work in SE Asia, your best bet is to find causes that you are really interested in and write to the organization directly to inquire about volunteer opportunities. The sites that you are seeing online are not the organizations themselves, rather 'for profit' organizations that find volunteers who are looking for a holiday and are willing to pay to see something 'authentic'. These organizations are not bad in themselves...they provide volunteers to organizations and sometimes donate a small part of your fee to the organization as well. The rest of your fees are going to administrative costs and payroll for the organizations' recruitment efforts.A good example is an organization that is charging you US $2000 for two weeks volunteering in Cambodia. From personal experience, I have lived and worked there and can tell you there are guest houses for as cheap as $6/night if you don't mind roughing it a bit...and if you're willing to eat local meals, you can do that for about $5/day. Your money is better off going directly to the organization you want to support.
So to reiterate - it shouldn't have to cost you thousands of dollars in administrative fees to donate your time in another country. If you have a little sense of adventure, it's easy enough to do on your own for a fraction of the cause (and usually a more authentic experience overall). Do your research on what kind of organization you want to volunteer with and email them directly. They'll appreciate it. I guarantee it.
Peter Said:
I want to teach english overseas, will my race be an obstacle to employment?We Answered:
It's unfortunate, but yes, it will be an obstacle. You will likely find it harder to find work since, especially in Asia, schools prefer their teachers to be White (although Asian teachers often find it harder than Black teachers to find work).Most applications ask for an accompanying photo and a lot of non-Whites are taken out of the process here. Regarding actually living and working in another country, in Japan there's the stereotype of Black people being violent; elsewhere you will probably receive more or less of the same kind of prejudice shown at home.
Tyler Said:
Teaching English in Cambodia?We Answered:
These links will provide you with informative data on teaching ESL in Cambodia. Good luck.Gerald Said:
I want to study abroad and travel in Asia. Is teaching English in Asia a good idea?We Answered:
Hi! I have been living and teaching in Europe for over two years now. I have a great deal of friends who are teaching in Asia - China, So. Korea etc... You do not need to know the native language in order to teach. Most school will offer you classes if you want, but you DO NOT need the language to get a job. :)Here is what you need to do in order to secure a job in Asia
1. You need to have a BA degree or higher. Most employers will not take anyone without a degree.
2. You need a TEFL Certificate - I did a 4 week course at TEFL Worldwide Prague and was able to find work right after. My friends who did the course are now teaching in Asia. What ever course you choose make sure it is a good one. Check out my schools website to see what to look for in a reputable course (www.teflworldwideprague.com)
And thats it! Some schools will look for experienced teachers, but not that many. Asia is always in need of teachers, so if you have the correct qualifacations they will help you with housiong, a Visa, and sometimes even airfare!
Good Luck!