Iowa Teaching Vacancies

Iowa Teaching Vacancies

Iowa Teaching Vacancies

A Peace Corps billboard makes a compelling argument: “Never have to start another sentence with ‘I should have…’” Indeed, globetrotting seems to fulfill a fundamental human urge. Because travel can be costly, many young adventure-seekers, regardless of their profession, take time to teach English as a Second Language in a foreign country. As the requirements qualifying one for such work are less stringent than those for K-12 teaching in North America, pay is not necessarily lucrative, and the positions are often temporary.

Teaching certificates result in benefits overseas

North American certified teachers, however, have a unique opportunity to experience another culture without sacrificing income or their personal subject matter. A host of accredited international schools overseas regularly hire experienced teachers to teach all subjects, from first grade to art to high school science. These schools are designed to offer expatriate children an education similar to that in their home countries; many offer a valid American, Canadian, or European diploma based on the standard curriculum. Populations vary; some schools attract a diverse crowd, while others focus on serving children from one particular country. English is the language of instruction in such schools, and benefits packages for teachers are almost always tempting, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. Teachers generally earn a high tax-free salary and have housing expenses, home leave, and retirement covered within a two-year contract. With such earnings, many teachers can save more money in one year overseas than in five or more at home.