Country Guides: USA

There are innumerable slices of the American pie and the country’s most visited destinations, like New York and Florida, only go some way towards characterising this world superpower. Covering 6 times zones, 50 states and all the major climate zones from tropical to polar, America resembles several countries rolled into one. The thrill of seeing such iconic imagery up close as New York yellow taxis and the Hollywood sign is matched by discovering parts of the country and its people that are among its best kept secrets.

Demand For Teachers

High, Competitive

Main TEFL Regions

All major cities - particularly New York, Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Miami.

Main Types of Teacing

  • ESL Private Language Institutes: General English, Business English, TOEFL, ECCE
  • University Language Programs: General English, TOEFL, English for Specific Purposes
  • Migrant English Programs: General English, TOEFL, English for Specific Purposes

Busiest Periods

Year round

Salary

  • US$15-40 per hour
  • Pay is commensurate with a teacher's qualifications and experience.

Tax

25-30%

Contracts

3-24 months

Visa Requirements

All nationalities need a Work visa to teach in the USA. It is extremely difficult for teachers who are not citizens of the USA to find teaching work in the USA.

Requirements

  • TEFL qualification
  • English speaker

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