Teach English in the United States

Work & Visas

How do I find work?
There are plenty of jobs advertised on the main TEFL job sites, as well as general job websites such as monster.com and postmeup.com.
Can I find work while in-country?
Absolutely. Obviously you can search via the internet, or you could simply look in the local Yellow Pages. There are more than 150 language institutes in New York alone!
What is the usual hiring process?
Simply send off your CV and if the school likes you, they’ll arrange an interview.
Is a work visa required to find paid work in?
Yes, but it is extremely difficult for teachers who are not citizens of the USA to find teaching work here.
Work visa requirements:
  • Offer of job in a specialized area where there’s a lack of native workers (i.e. not English teaching!)