1/17/2008 11:34:52 AM
topic: Is Autonomo worth it? Zorro Posts 3	What you really want is to find MORE work, (You can still work as an autonomo.) If you're supplementing your income with private classes with private individuals (requiring contacts), then it's probably unnecessary to be autonomo. Note also that many people don't want the hassle (or the expense ) of being autonomo. You can pick up other in-company jobs other people can't as some firms will ONLY employ you if you are autonomo. I think you want TWO in-company jobs to make it worth while, given that the first isn't paying you that much.
	1/17/2008 11:31:48 AM
topic: Is Autonomo worth it? BaDonK Posts 2	Is Autonomo worth it? I was offered a job paying around 1200 euros a month for 18 hrs a week. I would have to register as an autonomo (freelancer) which cost around 220 euros a month. Would it be feasible to pick up enough privates to subsidize my income? I am not looking to stay in Madrid ( or spain) for long term, just a year or so. Is this worth it. Thank you in advance. edited by BaDonK on 1/17/2008
	1/17/2008 11:28:17 AM
topic: Teaching Salary, Rates Zorro Posts 3	Teaching Salary, Rates Teaching in Madrid, Capital (and immediate surroundings): Generally speaking: Laboral contract (legally working with social security & taxes paid by academy/employer): in academy: 10-12€ per hour in-company: 12€ per hour. Autónomo (legally registered freelance/self employed where you are paying your own social security & taxes, and you invoice the client) Through an agency: 18-20€ per hour Direct contract: 25-35€ per hour (in company) private students: 18-20€ per hour Under the table (a.k.a. working illegally*, no social security payments and not paying taxes): in-academy/agency: 12-15€ per hour on your own: 10-20€ per hour *working illegally includes those workers without working permits (typically Americans, Canadians, Australians, etc) and those with an EU passport but are not registered \"autónomo\" and are paid as \"freelance workers\". Something which is quite common in some teaching institutions. If you are a holder of an EU passport, are being compensated in this manner and plan on staying in Spain long term (longer than 2 years) it is in your best interest to register as autónomo and avoid any unpleasant surprises in the future. (i.e. being held responsible for any unpaid back taxes and social security).
	1/17/2008 11:26:00 AM
topic: Burned out in Spain Zorro Posts 3	I understand that based upon the experience that people may have had in their past before coming to Teach English in Spain and also very much depending o­n where they are from how their points of view could be quite different. There are a lot of people that start out with a love for Spain and all things Spanish and who are willing to put up with a whole lot more than the o­nes of us who do not really care where we are as long as we can survive. This is the price they are willing to pay in order to be in Spain. Also, if you have never taught English anywhere else before coming to Spain and have no other viable countries to compare it to, it can seem a much better than it really is. I suppose the right thing to do is not get caught up in the fight of the things that you can not fix and to just do what is right for you depending on your situation. If you are not in it for the long haul then I suppose you could just show up o­n time and improvise all of your lessons. I mean, if they do not care, then why should you? Just keep showing up to wherever they send you, bouncing around from place to place, while the agreements lasts and when you have done it long enough just leave. If you are a more serious teacher, then set standards for yourself, because nobody will do that for you. You can keep doing your lesson plans and keep plugging along quitting all of the rubbish jobs as you go along until you finally one day land the better gigs. I mean the cream rises to the top, right. So if you are as good a teacher as you say you are then it is o­nly a matter of time before you get the 18 to 20 euros an hour jobs instead of being stuck in the 12 to 15 euro an hour ones. Who knows, you might even get a good contract that meeta all of your needs. All you have to do is focus on doing something about the things that you can control and not waste your time o­n the things that you can't (It does you no good to complain about the rain). You can always be more prepared and be a better teacher but you can not change the way things work as far as English teaching goes here in Spain. Remember that the sacrifice is holding out for the better jobs, while resisting the temptation to accept the more scattered / lesser jobs, knowing full well that you could really use the money. The biggest problem I think happens when people agree to teach English against their will or do it out of desperation. I am sure that if everyone was in the position to be able to hold out for the more ideal jobs and conditions they wanted there would not be as many unhappy people teaching.
	1/17/2008 11:24:04 AM
topic: Burned out in Spain Ergo Posts 1	There are very few academies that appreciate people with experience. As long as you are a native speaker, dress well and get from one place to the next, then you're hired. You can have years of experience and teach with others who just stepped off the plane and everyone will be paid the same thing. You will encounter many students who are not serious at all and are just doing it because their job makes them do it. They won't be able to do any outside work because they have a family or a busy schedule and I look at that as lack of time mangement skills. They always complain that they don't have time to practice English and when I give them concrete ways of doing it in small, manageable chunks, they then make more excuses.
	1/17/2008 11:19:23 AM
topic: Im 18, Will I be able to work in Spain? BaDonK Posts 2	Im 18, Will I be able to work in Spain? Ok I have a question maybe someone could answer it for me. I'm currently 18 years old and attending high school. I am fluent in Spanish. I will have enough credits to graduate in mid January 2009. First question: Is it very likely I could find a job teaching English in Spain between the months of Feburary 2009 and June (I can stay in Spain until the end of July) preferably in a high school or something? Second question, if so would it be a big advantage when finding a job that I have the TEFL certificate? And third question would it matter that I have not attended university yet (although I intend to as of September 2009)? If someone could answer these questions it would really help me get the ball rolling on what I need to do to prepare myself.
	1/17/2008 11:17:43 AM
topic: How do I find Work in Spain? Juan Posts 1	How do I find Work in Spain? I want to work in Spain for at least 6 months in Sept/Oct. I have never been there. I'm an Australian but have EU. Have a Grad Dip TESOL (similar to DELTA) am fluent in Spanish (lived in Chile for a bit) and a quite few years' experience. Was assured on another forum that I could get work without too much difficulty. I'm also a DoS but am not looking for that in Spain. I'm not keen on teaching kids. Is this a must? Most ads seem to ask for it. A licence- Do most jobs require one? If so, I'll have to learn to drive on the other side of the road but wouldn't want to buy a car at this point. Finally, would it be better to just resume-drop when I get there? I'd love to go now but I think it wise to get some $$$ in the bank first so I can relax when I'm there. I know Madrid is probably the best place but I'm up for somewhere quiet at this point in my life. Might try a medium sized town but where to start!?
	1/2/2008 1:36:51 AM
topic: EFL Teacher Needed in Madrid, Spain TEFLJOBS.org Posts 7	EFL Teacher Needed in Madrid, Spain EFL NATIVE TEACHER MINIMUM 3 years experience and European passport required to teach in Madrid. Long established language consultancy offers " in company "classes.23 hrs tuition per week.Classes to adults and some kids classes too. Salary : 1.200 euros per month.Start January 7th.Send cv and recent photo to: EMAIL US WEBSITE URL
	1/2/2008 1:28:45 AM
topic: Inlingua: Business English Teachers, Duesseldorf TEFLJOBS.org Posts 7	Inlingua: Business English Teachers Needed in Duesseldorf, Germany Inlingua has vacancies for four Business English trainers, who hold European Union passports. Two positions start in December, and two in January. Ideally trainers will already be located in Germany. Candidates should have a degree, a TEFL qualification and some experience of working in a business environment. We provide pre-service and in-service training, a pleasant working environment and a competitive salary. Please email your application to Guy Johnson at: EMAIL US You may also contact Guy Johnson on 0211 320075
	1/2/2008 1:25:34 AM
topic: CALEDONIAN SCHOOL: Business English Teachers TEFLJOBS.org Posts 7	CALEDONIAN SCHOOL in the Czech Republic INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED TEFL COURSE WITH JOB GUARANTEE IN PRAGUE! Caledonian School welcomes applicants from North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand for its TEFL courses. We arrange WORK/RESIDENCY VISAS for all of our full-time, non-EU teachers. You can find more information about our TEFL course at http://www.caledonianschool.com. If you are unable to find the information you are looking for, please contact: Ms. Jessica Williamson TEFL Course Coordinator jwilliamson@caledonianschool.com Caledonian School Vltavska 24, 150 00, Prague 5 Czech Republic Telephone/Fax: (country code: 420; from North America: 011-420 - 257 31 36 50) _______________________________________________________________________________ Full-time jobs for qualified ESL teachers at CALEDONIAN SCHOOL in the Czech Republic. We are especially interested in teachers with Business English and Cambridge exam preparation experience. In addition to your base pay we offer these benefits for full-time teachers: • 200kc (Czech crowns) for attending monthly teachers’ meeting • Full reimbursement for Prague travel pass • Paid Christmas/New Years’ bonus • Free Czech lessons (other languages at 50% discount) • Legal/Official translation of visa documents into Czech • Full-time contracts/School medical plan Pedagogical Support: • Excellent resources – our library contains over 3,000 titles • Regular workshops focused on teacher development • Free computers and WiFi in teacher’s room (24/7) Social support: • School café open throughout the day and in evenings • School and café parties, film nights, quiz nights • Lots of teachers from all sorts of backgrounds – so easy to make friends You can find more information about Caledonian School at Our web Page For more information about working for Caledonian School, please send your CV to: EMAIL US
	1/2/2008 1:20:59 AM
topic: ESL Jobs: Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia TEFLJOBS.org Posts 7	Seal Scool Bijeljina: Teachers Needed in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Republic of Srpska) and Serbia What we need: Seal Foreign Languages Education Centre is looking for self-sufficient and highly motivated English teachers, preferably with British accent, to take a full time teaching positions in three of our five Schools. We have vacant posts for our schools in Bijeljina and Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Republic of Srpska) and one post in Novi Sad in Serbia. Previous experience is necessary and CELTA/TESOL or equivalent qualifications are an advantage. Classes are predominantly teenagers and adults, for intermediate to advanced level. We offer an excellent salary by local standards [living expenses are very affordable]. About Us: Seal is a Foreign Languages Education Centre. It opened in 1998. Seal operates in four separate locations in four towns in Bosnia (Republic of Srpska) and in one city in Serbia. We teach English, German, Italian and French although most of our students learn English. Classes run Monday to Friday. Twice a year the school takes groups of their students traveling abroad to add to the learning experience. All our schools are well equipped, with CD players in all classrooms, DVD facilities, and continuous Internet access. Classes generally have between 6 to 12 students, creating a friendly and relaxed working environment. For more information about Seal visit Our Web Pageand for more information about vacant positions please: EMAIL US
	1/2/2008 1:16:07 AM
topic: Teach English in Kyiv (Kiev) Ukraine TEFLJOBS.org Posts 7	Teach to enjoy in the beautiful ancient and liberal city of Kyiv, Ukraine! Aachen Academy of European Languages in Ukraine Ltd.- a medium-sized private language school with German origin in Kyiv, Ukraine, is looking for a qualified native speaking EFL teachers and non-qualified Interns. Our school is sharing a pretty classical building in the very historical heart of Kiev (just a couple of blocks away from the Presidents of Ukraine Office) with the Humanitarian Lyceum of the Kiev National Taras-Shevchenko-University. Established in 2004 we are currently counting about 100 students per term and offering general, conversation and special (mainly business) classes in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish and Czech. What are we expecting: teaching of EFL in groups and private, teaching to all age groups (starting with 5 y.o.), developing course programs and material for 120 academic hours of teaching/course work monthly (30 ac. hours per week) on Mo till Sa (Sa not more than 3 classroom hours, mainly conversation classes We would be also glad to engage native speaking Interns without EFL qualification (preferably with a background in business administration or arts) to conduct conversation classes or clubs for 20 classroom hours weekly (80 per month). Whom are we looking for: native speaking EFL-Teacher, preferably female, under 45 yo, preferably EU national or USA, RSA, AU, CA national, with MA/BA/Trinity College TESOL in English, with at least 5 years experience of EFL teaching. Knowledge of Russian/Ukrainian is desired, but not obligatory. What are we offering: friendly working atmosphere, 1000 USD net monthly for teachers, nice school location, 100 hours of teaching to grateful students monthly, the green of the Dnieper hills, paid vacancy of 20 days, shared accommodation in a furnished room or flat subsidy of 250 USD, great night life, visa cost compensation, beautiful Ukrainian people, travel cost reimbursement of 300 USD (50 USD for each month of the stay), unforgettable stay, contract duration from the 7th of January 2008 to 30th of June 2008 with prolongation option up to one year, great reminiscences forever. We would be also glad to engage native speaking Interns without EFL qualification (preferably with a background in business administration or arts) to conduct conversation classes or clubs for 20 classroom hours weekly (80 per month). Offering friendly working atmosphere, nice school location, 400 USD net monthly, local medical insurance, green of the Dnieper hills, paid vacancy of 20 days, shared accommodation in a furnished room or flat subsidy of 250 USD, great night life, visa cost compensation, beautiful Ukrainian people, travel cost reimbursement of 300 USD (50 USD for each month of the stay), unforgettable stay, contract duration from the 7th of January 2008 to 30th of June 2008 with prolongation option up to one year, great reminiscences forever. New: free in-house Russian or Ukrainian course! CONTACT INFORMATION: Bogdan Gorokhovskiy Managing director Cell +380-67-4644204 Prov. I.Kozlovskogo, 3 01024 Kiev, Ukraine Phone: ++38-044-331-0179, +380-67-4644204 EMAIL US OUR WEB URL . . . edited by TEFLJOBS.org on 1/2/2008
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topic: Teach in Ukraine - Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, & Kiev TEFLJOBS.org Posts 7	American English Center : Teach in The Ukraine - Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, & Kyiv Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, & Kyiv American English Center, Ukraine's largest English school with 6 locations and more than 2200 students is searching for conversational English instructors for its center of city locations in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Karkiv. AEC works in cities with populations exceeding 1 million. For more than 9 years American English Center has been recruiting native English speakers to work in its schools. The school is managed by American trained administrators. American English Center is a respected name in Ukraine. It has built a solid reputation with teachers and students. More than 80% of the schools students join through referral. We are serious about our program and believe it's the best in Ukraine. We are so confident that we offer our students a 100% refund if they are not happy with their course or instructor. AEC offers its students the best value in Ukraine. We offer small classes of no more than 12 students. Our students are professional usually in the age range of 18 ñ 35 years. Students are given 6 hours of direct instruction per week with both Ukrainian and North American teacher. Plus, there are conversation clubs available every day at no additional charge to students. Students and teachers also have a DVD Library available to borrow from. American English Center will grow rapidly over the next two years. This year's plan is to open 3 schools this year. Currently we are looking to fill positions beginning in Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, and Kiev. Training for these positions begins on January 11th. American English Center looks to build a community of like-minded teachers who enjoy spending time with each other professionally and socially. This year the median age of our 35 North American teachers is about 27 years old. The school is looking for additional teachers that will enjoy taking part in our community. Requirements: - North American's (Canada and United States whose mother tongue is English.) - able to illustrate the use of grammar in conversational English - Energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and desire to teach are critical requirements - new and novice teachers welcome and encouraged to apply ** TEFL, CELTA and other certificates not necessary** The AEC program was developed about 12 years ago when it was difficult to find native speakers. AEC developed a proprietary program that pairs North American teachers with Ukrainian teachers. Ukrainians teach grammatical concepts and North Americans reinforce those concepts in spoken English. Teaching: - teaching is primarily in 4 ñ 6 hour blocks at fixed location, but corporate work may also be required. - 26 standard student-contact hours per week - attendance at monthly staff meetings and one student progress report. - no homework checking -- No exam grading - additional hours may be available in our corporate program Compensation: - Minimum $2000usd per 7 week semester during the academic year. - Two bonus systems in place including a student retention bonus. - Opportunities for additional corporate work paid at an hourly rate. - One week off after every seven week semester ( more during summer and Christmas breaks) Teacher Support Services: - Airport pickup - Apartment and roommate service - Free introductory Russian language tutoring with textbook provided. - On staff concierge at each school to help instructors with daily life - Mobile phone loaned to teachers (not service) - opportunity to transfer to schools in other cities Training: - 2 week training period to introduce the AEC educational approach - with instruction in teaching methodology, class observation, mock teaching, and guest teaching - Reviews by training director each semester. - Teachers lesson support manual - On-going monthly training with one of the school's training director. - Monthly staff meetings For additional information contact: Jonathan Pernick, RPCV, Ukraine 2005 202-657-6158 united states +38-093-393-02-65 ukraine EMAIL US WEB URL
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topic: Teachers Needed in Bratislava, Slovakia TEFLJOBS.org Posts 7	Teachers Needed in Bratislava, Slovakia The Canadian Bilingual Institute The Canadian Bilingual Institute, one of the largest language schools in Slovakia and Central Europe, is currently accepting applications from qualified English teachers to come and join our growing team in Bratislava, Slovakia. Our school is located within walking distance of Bratislavaís historical center. We offer English, French, and Slovak language courses and currently have over 1,500 students. Our students are over 16 years of age, and are tested and placed at appropriate levels ranging from Beginner to Proficiency. Regarding our English courses, The Canadian Bilingual Institute offers a wide range of General English and Business English courses as well as tailor-made programs for corporate clients. We also offer examination prep courses for FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, and IELTS. Among our clients are some of the largest international corporations: • Orange • Ford • Volkswagen • Amslico • Siemens • Dell • IBM Reflecting the professional nature of our clients, our teachers must also be professional, motivated, and motivating in the classroom. Our staff consists of both native and non-native speakers who bring their unique, international backgrounds to the classroom and contribute enormously to the success of our organization. We are looking for individuals with the following characteristics: • Native English speaker • TESOL, CELTA, or equivalent teaching qualifications • Dynamic, flexible, reliable and responsible personality • Experienced teachers preferred • Available to start immediately and into Spring/Summer 2008 What we offer: • Assistance in getting all necessary documents pertaining to employment • Assistance in finding accommodation in Bratislava • In-house professional development and teacher support • Friendly and supportive working environment • High speed e-mail and Internet access • Wide range of teacher resources • Competitive salary for Slovakia • Free weekends and national holidays • Compensated sick-days • Social outings organized through our social committee • Christmas parties, Halloween, an annual beach volleyball tournament, and many other activities through the year • Comfortable, modern and fully equipped classrooms (OHP, stereo, DVD, Video, Televisions) • Paid cost of Visa (excluding health insurance), based on one-year completion of contract with CBI The Canadian Bilingual Institute assists in arranging work permits and visas for all of its full-time teachers, both to EU and non-EU citizens. (please note: Canadians preferred) Candidates interested in joining our teaching staff, please forward your CV stating your nationality, availability, a photo, and cover letter ATTN: Academic Manager at EMAIL US Please note that due to the large number of submissions, only successful applicants will be contacted. The Canadian Bilingual Institute 45 Obchodna 811 06 Bratislava Slovak Republic Phone: +421 2 5292 2384-5 Fax: +421 2 5292 2383 WEB URL
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