TESOL Job Opportunities
in New York City and Abroad
ESL teaching opportunities exist around the globe. As globalization continues and the world gets smaller, English is becoming more and more important. Teaching opportunities are expanding in many countries as students and workers seek to improve their marketable employment skills. Here in New York, the most multi-cultural city in the U.S, there is a substantial ESL industry that services 2 general populations - students coming from abroad to learn English in our exciting city; and immigrants who need English for a better life here. This is all good news for qualified ESL teachers - whether you want to travel and live abroad or stay in the U.S. and discover new cultures at home.
Job assistance is provided for all participants in the TESOL Certificate course:
- Rennert New York regularly hires outstanding graduates as teachers after they receive their certificates. Many current Rennert teachers are alumni of the TESOL course
- All TESOL alumni are provided with a comprehensive database of private language institutions, community colleges and immigrant organizations that offer ESL classes in the greater New York area, with contact details. This is particularly useful because the ESL industry, more than most, relies on resumes already received when looking for new teachers
- Rennert has been in the language training business for 36 years. César Rennert, its president, is a co-founder of the International Association of Language Centers (IALC) and president of the New York English Schools Association. This level of industry experience provides Rennert with extensive contacts in language schools in New York and abroad, which are available to graduates of the TESOL certificate
- Rennert provides information on jobs and living abroad for a variety of countries with the scoop from people who have actually lived and taught in those countries
- Known job vacancies are forwarded to alumni via a bi-monthly alumni newsletter or group e-mailings
- Alumni are given tips on finding jobs, and trainers are available to review resumes and act as references
- On completion of the TESOL certificate, alumni are connected to a listserv of graduates of all SIT courses worldwide to facilitate job networking
- Rennert provides TESOL alumni with a list of useful websites that help you find ESL jobs. These sites offer international job postings, advice, and information about working in particular regions
- Rennert trainers are more than happy to help with any job issues and advice at any time before or after you have completed the course
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