Comments on: Work in an International School! The Most Common Question at NECC… http://www.sometechsense.com/work-in-an-international-school-the-most-common-question-at-necc/ Putting All Those Tech Pieces Together Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:59:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Sue http://www.sometechsense.com/work-in-an-international-school-the-most-common-question-at-necc/comment-page-1/#comment-175 Sue Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:03:06 +0000 http://www.sometechsense.com/?p=89#comment-175 HI Amanda, With an interview tomorrow your comments were positive and helpful in predicting possible questions!! There is one question I feel I cannot ask to employers though - what are the general conditions of maternity leave? If I plan to have a baby whilst in this employment are the conditions the same as home? Many thanks for your reply as sure you are very busy! Sue HI Amanda,

With an interview tomorrow your comments were positive and helpful in predicting possible questions!! There is one question I feel I cannot ask to employers though – what are the general conditions of maternity leave? If I plan to have a baby whilst in this employment are the conditions the same as home?

Many thanks for your reply as sure you are very busy!
Sue

]]> By: Sam http://www.sometechsense.com/work-in-an-international-school-the-most-common-question-at-necc/comment-page-1/#comment-134 Sam Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:45:20 +0000 http://www.sometechsense.com/?p=89#comment-134 Dear Amanda, it has been a pleasure to read through your blog. I actually just got a job in an international in Beijing. I am so exited about this new experience! I would like to be able to get some information about life in China, from a westerner's point of view and maybe anything that could help me prepare myself before I get there... Maybe you could help me? Kind regards, Sam Dear Amanda, it has been a pleasure to read through your blog. I actually just got a job in an international in Beijing. I am so exited about this new experience! I would like to be able to get some information about life in China, from a westerner’s point of view and maybe anything that could help me prepare myself before I get there… Maybe you could help me?
Kind regards,
Sam

]]> By: aldecardy http://www.sometechsense.com/work-in-an-international-school-the-most-common-question-at-necc/comment-page-1/#comment-125 aldecardy Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:22:21 +0000 http://www.sometechsense.com/?p=89#comment-125 I'm glad that you found this post to be useful! Moving overseas with a family is a journey indeed, but in my humble opinion it's the best gift you can give to your children. We chose this life because we want to expose our kids to other ways of life and we want them to be true global citizens. I love that my very young children are very aware and celebrate that there are different languages. Regarding your question about openings, many schools are slowing down in their hiring because of the state of the world economy. It's all a matter of perspective though. For example, for the pat couple of years, SAS has hired between 75-90 teachers. However, this year we only hired 35. That's still 35 though. I think because the economy is sluggish now, it's a good idea to contact school directly before hiring fairs. Of course, still register for ISS but more and more schools appreciate being contacted before the fairs. Who know, if your specialty is a hard to fill position, you may get hired before the fair!! Hope this helps a bit more, Amanda I’m glad that you found this post to be useful! Moving overseas with a family is a journey indeed, but in my humble opinion it’s the best gift you can give to your children. We chose this life because we want to expose our kids to other ways of life and we want them to be true global citizens. I love that my very young children are very aware and celebrate that there are different languages. Regarding your question about openings, many schools are slowing down in their hiring because of the state of the world economy. It’s all a matter of perspective though. For example, for the pat couple of years, SAS has hired between 75-90 teachers. However, this year we only hired 35. That’s still 35 though. I think because the economy is sluggish now, it’s a good idea to contact school directly before hiring fairs. Of course, still register for ISS but more and more schools appreciate being contacted before the fairs. Who know, if your specialty is a hard to fill position, you may get hired before the fair!!

Hope this helps a bit more,
Amanda

]]> By: Larisa "Niki" http://www.sometechsense.com/work-in-an-international-school-the-most-common-question-at-necc/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Larisa "Niki" Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:32:43 +0000 http://www.sometechsense.com/?p=89#comment-123 Hello ~ This is great information. I can really relate to your posting. I worked in Korea at small private schools for years but now I have a 2 and a half year old and a MAT and I am looking to work at an international school. My family is hesitant but I know they will enjoy traveling. Your school is definitely one of the tops on my list. My main question is how many positions are open a year and how hard is it to get a job at an international school? I am going to apply at ISS but they make it sound like you will get interviews but you might not get a job! Thanks! Hello ~ This is great information. I can really relate to your posting. I worked in Korea at small private schools for years but now I have a 2 and a half year old and a MAT and I am looking to work at an international school. My family is hesitant but I know they will enjoy traveling. Your school is definitely one of the tops on my list. My main question is how many positions are open a year and how hard is it to get a job at an international school? I am going to apply at ISS but they make it sound like you will get interviews but you might not get a job!

Thanks!

]]> By: Julie Lindsay http://www.sometechsense.com/work-in-an-international-school-the-most-common-question-at-necc/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Julie Lindsay Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:01:35 +0000 http://www.sometechsense.com/?p=89#comment-29 Thanks for your comprehensive post about international teaching. I agree, it is an interesting and varied life for both parents and children. My daughter is 14 and we left for the international life 10 years ago when she was 3. There have been many books and articles and even associations to do with 'third culture kids' that you can refer to. These children may find a certain disconnect in the world as they are being brought up in cultures different to their birth place/family culture. However the richness of experience and diversity of living outweigh any negative effects, I believe. Can I also add that when looking at international schools, remember there are many varieties, including British (IGCSE), International Baccalaureate (IBO), American and national (more localised). Our experience has been with more localised international schools (majority of the population are from the host country) and include teaching the IGCSE and IBO curriculum/framework. Julie Lindsay Thanks for your comprehensive post about international teaching. I agree, it is an interesting and varied life for both parents and children. My daughter is 14 and we left for the international life 10 years ago when she was 3. There have been many books and articles and even associations to do with ‘third culture kids’ that you can refer to. These children may find a certain disconnect in the world as they are being brought up in cultures different to their birth place/family culture. However the richness of experience and diversity of living outweigh any negative effects, I believe.
Can I also add that when looking at international schools, remember there are many varieties, including British (IGCSE), International Baccalaureate (IBO), American and national (more localised). Our experience has been with more localised international schools (majority of the population are from the host country) and include teaching the IGCSE and IBO curriculum/framework.

Julie Lindsay

]]> By: The Thinking Stick | Summer thoughts and reflections http://www.sometechsense.com/work-in-an-international-school-the-most-common-question-at-necc/comment-page-1/#comment-28 The Thinking Stick | Summer thoughts and reflections Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:20:43 +0000 http://www.sometechsense.com/?p=89#comment-28 [...] the changing world of technology and would love to travel for a couple years Amanda DeCardy wrote a great post on getting you started. You’re also a step ahead as you know you can call on your [...] [...] the changing world of technology and would love to travel for a couple years Amanda DeCardy wrote a great post on getting you started. You’re also a step ahead as you know you can call on your [...]

]]> By: Alicia Lewis http://www.sometechsense.com/work-in-an-international-school-the-most-common-question-at-necc/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Alicia Lewis Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:56:15 +0000 http://www.sometechsense.com/?p=89#comment-27 Amanda; Thank you for such a comprehensive answer to a question I'm often asked. Not only do I look forward to reading your blog in the coming months, I can't wait to refer inquiring minds to it so they can learn from you as I continue to even if we work thousands of miles apart. Can I add to your list a depth of friendships not known since college days? So glad that international teaching brought us together! Amanda;

Thank you for such a comprehensive answer to a question I’m often asked.

Not only do I look forward to reading your blog in the coming months, I can’t wait to refer inquiring minds to it so they can learn from you as I continue to even if we work thousands of miles apart.

Can I add to your list a depth of friendships not known since college days? So glad that international teaching brought us together!

]]> By: Suzanne Shanks http://www.sometechsense.com/work-in-an-international-school-the-most-common-question-at-necc/comment-page-1/#comment-26 Suzanne Shanks Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:53:32 +0000 http://www.sometechsense.com/?p=89#comment-26 Thanks so much for this post. Even prior to getting to know great overseas educators like those you've mentioned via Twitter, blogs, etc. I had tried researching overseas teaching but was been quickly overwhelmed by the tons of conflicting (and often blatantly commercial) information about the process. You've written such a clear overview. What do you think of teaching at a DOD school? Do you know anyone who's done that? I'd be curious to hear your opinions. I guess I'd better start saving for a trip to one of those recruiting fairs! Thanks so much for this post. Even prior to getting to know great overseas educators like those you’ve mentioned via Twitter, blogs, etc. I had tried researching overseas teaching but was been quickly overwhelmed by the tons of conflicting (and often blatantly commercial) information about the process. You’ve written such a clear overview.

What do you think of teaching at a DOD school? Do you know anyone who’s done that? I’d be curious to hear your opinions.

I guess I’d better start saving for a trip to one of those recruiting fairs!

]]> By: Jennifer Dorman - CLIOTECH http://www.sometechsense.com/work-in-an-international-school-the-most-common-question-at-necc/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Jennifer Dorman - CLIOTECH Sun, 06 Jul 2008 15:23:59 +0000 http://www.sometechsense.com/?p=89#comment-25 Thanks for this post. I have been very interested in exploring the possibility of working at an International School. Although I did not go the ISS/SA route, I did contact a school in Germany directly through a mutual acquaintance. What followed was a somewhat interesting few months in which I exchanged numerous e-mails with administrators and HR folks. I compiled and sent over a portfolio of my work. While I received positive feedback on my portfolio and CV, it turned out that there were no available positions in my certification area once the staffing canvas had been finalized. I was really bummed out. But, I may certainly try again some time in the future. My limitation is primarily that I wanted so badly to live in Germany or Austria that I didn't really consider the many international schools elsewhere. I'm adding your post to my Diigo bookmarks so that I can access again. Thanks! Thanks for this post. I have been very interested in exploring the possibility of working at an International School. Although I did not go the ISS/SA route, I did contact a school in Germany directly through a mutual acquaintance. What followed was a somewhat interesting few months in which I exchanged numerous e-mails with administrators and HR folks. I compiled and sent over a portfolio of my work. While I received positive feedback on my portfolio and CV, it turned out that there were no available positions in my certification area once the staffing canvas had been finalized. I was really bummed out. But, I may certainly try again some time in the future. My limitation is primarily that I wanted so badly to live in Germany or Austria that I didn’t really consider the many international schools elsewhere. I’m adding your post to my Diigo bookmarks so that I can access again. Thanks!

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