Careers Abroad

• International Job Postings

  BUNAC

  BUNAC provides ethical, low-cost abroad program across Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

  Cultural Vistas

  A nonprofit organization specializing in international exchange opportunities.

  ENLACE

  The Electronic Network for Latin American Careers and Employment

  Intrax Global Internships

  Internship opportunities in Chile, China, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

  Go Abroad

  GoAbroad.com is committed to providing the most comprehensive international education and alternative travel resources.

  InterExchange

  Opportunities available include Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, Latin America, and New Zealand.

  Overseas Jobs Express

  This site features overseas jobs and international employment opportunities for professionals, expatriates, and adventure seekers.

  Transitions Abroad

  The ultimate guide to articles, programs, and resources for jobs overseas.
  

  WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms)

  Worldwide program linking volunteers with farmers. In return for volunteer help, WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation, and the opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles.

  YAGM (Young Adults in Global Mission)

  YAGM invites ELCA young adults ages 21-29 into a transformative, year-long journey in international service. Locations include Argentina/Uruguay, Cambodia, Hungary, Madagascar, Mexico, Rwanda, Senegal, Southern Africa and the United Kingdom.

Teach English Abroad

• Why Should You Teach After Graduation?

  English-language teachers are in demand worldwide, and taking a position as an English-language teacher is one of the few ways in which recent U.S. college graduates can find paid employment overseas. But more importantly, teaching abroad offers an incredible opportunity for your own continued education and growth.

  Teaching abroad offers you the chance to live and work in another culture. In doing so, you will improve your own foreign-language skills. Through your interactions with students and coworkers, you will gain a greater understanding of the culture in which you live and work, and you will also learn a great deal more about your own culture as you try to explain it to your students.

  You will gain valuable work experience, whatever your future plans. You'll learn to be part of a multicultural workforce as you gain practical work skills and you'll create an international network of friends and colleague. You will become more adaptable, flexible, and confident.

  There are many more reasons to work or teach abroad, but you will have to find them out on your own. Below, we offer some guidance on gaining experience, finding a teaching position and provide links to some organizations and government agencies that help place English-language teachers.

• Gaining Teaching Experience

  You don't need to be an education major to find work teaching English abroad. However, acquiring some experience as a teacher, a tutor, or a mentor, will both make you a more desirable candidate and also better prepare you for your role as a teacher. So here are some ideas:

  Take Advantage of Campus Opportunities

  There are ways you can gain teaching experience here on campus. Become a tutor in your discipline or look into student organizations that mentor or tutor students in local schools.

  Volunteer in Your Community

  There are also lots of opportunities for you off-campus. Certainly, you can join an organization that will connect you within Seguin and the surrounding communities or find a local organization on your own. Also think about volunteering in your home community over the summer and during breaks.

  TEFL/TESL/TESOL Training

  While being a native English speaker is a desirable trait, it alone is not sufficient to qualify you to teach English. Teaching requires patience, effective communications skills, and thoughtful lesson planning. Because of all this, you may want to look into an English training program.

  • TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), and TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) courses provide valuable training, including reviews of English grammar, training in creating lesson plans, information on cross-cultural communication styles, and general teaching tips -- all of which can make you a more qualified and desirable candidate.
  • Courses vary widely in length, depth of training, and costs, so do some research and think carefully about the type of training you want or need. Try looking at actual job postings to see what qualifications are required for the country, type of school, or length of contract you are looking for.
• Types Of Teaching Positions

  Placement Programs

  • Paid and volunteer positions
  • Predetermined placements and support from the program provider

  Government-Sponsored Programs

  • Paid positions through established government programs
  • Often do not require previous experience but may be more competitive than other options

  Teaching at a Private School (independently arranged placement)

  • Research available positions and contact the English school directly
  • Negotiate the terms of your contract
• English-Language Teaching Programs

  CIEE
  

  CIEE offers paid teaching positions for university graduates looking to share their language and culture while immersing themselves in new communities around the world.

  English Language Teaching

  As one of the longest established and most popular international English Language Teaching job sites, TEFL.com has acted as the conduit between teachers and language employers since 1997.

  Footprints Recruiting

  Footprints is a global leader in recruiting certified teachers and ESL instructors for rewarding teaching jobs abroad. Founded in 2001, Footprints has ESL jobs in Korea, China and Japan.

  InterExchange

  English Teaching programs in Chile, Italy, Spain, China, Thailand, and Vietnam

  WorldTeach

  Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Pacific Islands

  Government Sponsored Programs
  

  Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships

  Opportunities for English language and conversational classes are available in several countries in Asia, Europe, and South America. Grant duration, requirements, and grant amount vary by country.

  Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme

  Work as a teaching assistant in a Japanese school. One year in duration with an option to renew the contract.

  North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain

  Promote cultural, educative, and scientific knowledge exchange. Support Spanish teachers in teaching and students in learning the Spanish language. Foster understanding and appreciation between different cultures.

  Peace Corps

  Teach middle school, high school, or university students in one of more than 70 countries around the world. This is a two-year commitment.

• Volunteering Abroad

  Many organizations can provide an opportunity for you to volunteer your time and skills abroad. You can volunteer with a local nonprofit or religious group, apply to a U.S. government-based program like the Peace Corps, or work through an organization that can help you find a volunteer placement abroad. The opportunities to volunteer abroad are many.

  Finding your own placement through a local organization offers you a chance to work with people you already know and with whom you feel comfortable, but it can also be difficult and can require a lot more effort and energy on your part.

  Using a placement organization opens up greater possibilities, but will require that you pay some sort of fee to offset the cost of the services the organization provides.

  Tips & Advice

  IVPA (International Volunteer Programs Association)

  An association of non-governmental organizations involved in international volunteer work and internship exchanges. They set forth good principles and practices that volunteer programs should follow.

  ServeYourWorld

  Articles explaining how volunteer program fees are used.

  TransitionsAbroad

  Articles that explain the benefits of volunteering with an organization and where fees go.

  International Volunteer Programs

  Cross-Cultural Solutions

  Opportunities in Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, and Thailand.

  Idealist.org

  A nonprofit, online organization that offers a searchable database of volunteer opportunities.

  Peace Corps

  The Peace Corps goal is to promote world peace and friendship. They have 139 host countries worldwide.

  Habitat for Humanity International

  “Join us in the fight against poverty housing and homelessness around the world.”

  International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)

  IVHQ provides affordable, safe, and responsible volunteer abroad programs in 30 different countries around the world. They place thousands of volunteers and offer a wide range of volunteer travel opportunities.