PRIVATE LANGUAGE SCHOOLS
Where do the most teachers find work? Private language schools, after school academies, cram schools, and language institutes are all names for the types of school that provides the most work to English language teachers worldwide. Class sizes and ages vary from country to country, but are usually set up to accommodate foreign language teachers. They can be demanding, as they are usually private businesses. Generally you have to have a minimum 100 hour course certificate or greater to find employment with these to schools. They are very attractive to new teachers as they usually have other foreign teachers who are usually happy to help.


PUBLIC SCHOOLS
In public schools, foreign teachers usually hold secondary positions as assistant or partner teachers with native teachers. They usually have lower hours per week, and longer holidays, and in some cases you will be offered medical insurance and airfare reimbursement. In most cases a work visa is required to work in a public school as well as a completed bachelor’s degree from a native English speaking country. As these jobs are highly popular, it often takes more planning, jobs should be organised 4-8 months in advance. They usually also face stricter visa restrictions. Classes range in size, usually between 20-30 students.


SUMMER CAMPS
Teachers looking for shorter work contracts can sometimes find work in summer camps in Europe or Asia. They usually offer 4-6 contracts in language orientated camps for elementary and middle school aged children. While experience is preferred, it is not usually a prerequisite. Having some kind of TEFL/TESOL certificate is highly beneficial. Summer camps can be a great way to travel and teach for a shorter period of time.


UNIVERSITIES
Once a teacher has gained some experience, it can be possible to find work in universities. This often requires a serious commitment to a career in TESOL and then more qualifications a teacher has, the better. Generally the work provides more benefits and more interesting work opportunities.


PRIVATE TUTORING
Many teachers use private tutoring as a way to supplement the pay from their regular jobs. While it is frowned upon in some circumstances, teachers can sometimes double their pay by teaching private lessons in their free time.


BUSINESS
Business English is more common in certain countries and tends to attract a specific type of teacher. They are usually hired directly by a business or sponsored. Generally teachers are hired to provide ongoing English lessons to staff, but it is also common to be hired for a specific project or group of staff. They usually require teachers with a mature attitude and a business background is a plus.


ESP
English for Specific Purposes, also commonly known as ESP refers to teaching English related to a particular language outcome, or a particular subject. Business English is just one example of ESP, while others include academic English in a range of subjects, hospitality and service industry as well as education pathways. If a teacher finds a niche of language they enjoy teaching, these positions can be very lucrative.


VOLUNTEER TO TEACH ENGLISH ABROAD
While some jobs are catered toward teachers who want to make money as well as travel, if you are willing to provide your services as a volunteer, the experience can be rewarding in many other ways. Developing nations are desperate for English teachers and native speaking volunteers for humanitarian projects. These are usually shorter jobs, from as short as one week or two months.