Recently I applied for my first "official"(read: paid) TEFL job and after some back and forward e-mailing I received an invite for a phone interview. As this was the first time ever to go through an interview for a teaching position, I had no idea what kind of questions I could expect and was prepared for the worst.
Luckily, it wasn't all that bad. Things like "How much time do you expect you need to prepare for a class that last 1h15m", "what do you think will be the most challenging for you in the classroom", etc. Normal questions.
Now, a couple of days, later I am pretty happy as I just got offered the job. Okay, have to be honnest here.... it is paying but far from making a living kind of pay, they don't reimburse flights nor visa cost (luckily that's only $80,-) nor do they help you with housing but they need around 50 teachers each term and they want me AND it is a paid TEFL job, and I can take it:).
Did I mention they say on their website yuo need to be a native English speaker? Well, I'm not and still got the job. So for all of oyu foreigners out there doubting if it is possible to land a TEFL job, just go for it!
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Wow that's wonderful congratulations. That's exactly where I want to go. How long were you looking before you were hired and do they want you to start? Sorry for so many questions just trying to get more insight. Thanlk you.
Well done, although did you fancy the benefits of flights and accomidation some China schools pay? Good on you though will be great.
@ddgib79: It's in Ecuador, one of the countries know to be less strict with non-native speakers, still... de avdvert was very clear on being a native speaker. I guess it is as with any job you apply for: there is a list of wants from a company and from the 5 things they say are an absolute must, 3 you know you qualify for. Does it put you off or will you apply anyway because you know there's no such thing as the perfect candidate.
@Erin: Thanks! Now that I'm actually suddenly in the situation of having a job lined up, the whole teaching for a living sounds pretty scary but I'm sure it will be worth their and my time :)
Congratulations!
Many none native speakers are put off by strict job descriptions but this is an excellent example of how you can overcome this by having the chance to showcase your abilities. Well done!
Hello if you don't mind me asking where will you be teaching (country)?
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