Teaching positions run the gamut within the United States. Depending on the population you want to work with (children, teenagers, or adults), there are plenty of teaching jobs in the United States to meet your goals or subject expertise.
Public Schools. The U.S. is not always the easiest place to secure a teaching job abroad. Mostly because, to teach at a public school or government-funded institution, a university degree and a teaching license is required. Elementary school teachers instruct all types of subjects, from math to history to art, while middle and high school teachers tend to specialize in different subjects. Keep these differences in mind when searching for a teaching job in the United States.
Private schools in the United States do not always require teachers to have a teaching license; instead, private schools have stricter academic curriculums so teachers typically must meet more extensive requirements. A master’s degree or a resume filled with teaching experience will most definitely help you secure a teaching job in the United States at a private school. Finally, private schools tend to offer more foreign language courses, art classes, and various types of physical education lessons, so for those with a specialty in mind or skills in a specific area, private schools may be the best option.
Adult Education. Although English is the national and predominantly spoken language in the United States, there is still demand for teachers to teach English as a Second Language (ESL), due mostly to large populations of immigrants. Completing a TEFL or TESOL certification in the United States will allow you to teach English abroad in a variety of settings. English language courses for adults are usually organized through local community colleges and tend to be a very popular draw for international teachers to teach in the United States.
School Year. The U.S. American school year begins in late August or September, following a three-month long summer vacation. The first semester of school lasts until mid-December, when a two week winter vacation takes place. The school year rounds out with a second semester beginning in January and ending in May or June. Therefore, hiring for teaching jobs in the United States typically occurs in early May, though last-minute hires are often been added during the summer months.
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