Teaching abroad is a great opportunity for anyone to undertake. The experience you gain and the relationships you form can be extremely rewarding. In some instances, teaching is also the best option for employment when living overseas. At times your resilience will be tested, sometimes more so than the students are tested in the classroom, but for many it’s a life changing decision. Find below our list of websites where you can find jobs teaching in Thailand.
Teaching Abroad – Teaching in Thailand
Teaching abroad is a great opportunity for anyone to undertake. The experience you gain and the relationships you form can be extremely rewarding. In some instances, teaching is also the best option for employment when living overseas. At times your resilience will be tested, sometimes more so than the students are tested in the classroom, but for many, it’s a life changing decision. Find below our list of websites where you can find jobs teaching in Thailand.
A wide range of positions is out there; from urban and modern, to remote and rural. You often learn more about yourself than you expect and gain a whole new perspective on things and people. Of course, by moving to Bangkok you won’t be left wanting for much apart from maybe some local home cooked food. Here’s a list of some great job sites to set you on the way towards finding employment as a teacher. Many focus on Thailand, but others extend their scope globally if you are an ambitious wanderer.
Tefl Heaven
A TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) training center is located on the beautiful islands of Thailand at Koh Chang, Koh Pha Ngan, Phuket Patong, Koh Samui, Krabi and Phuket Kata. Thailand is one of a popular country because of the low cost of living, good salaries for teachers, delicious food, friendly environment and you will get training on the beautiful beaches. They bring you out of your way to make sure you have a great experience, with travel insurance. You will obtain a recognized qualification that will provide you with the skills and confidence to kick-start your new adventure teaching English in Thailand or anywhere overseas. The training is completed over a 4 week period.
- 4 weeks face-to-face TEFL training
- Paid Internship
- TEFL training in a paradise location
- Guaranteed paid teaching job after the TEFL training
- Live and work in one of the most popular countries
Ajarn
A fairly comprehensive posting site with up to date job listings and a feature to upload your resume, Ajarn has a firm grasp on teaching in Thailand. Ajarn allows you to both list and search for jobs. Narrow down your search by type of employer, type of work, location, and pay rate.
- Up to date
- Narrow your search
- Expat teaching overview
Teaching Thailand
Teach Thailand is another great recourse for those looking to become an educator in Thailand. In addition to job postings which can be filtered by the type of teaching position and location, Teach Thailand also provides an excellent guide to the reality of teaching in Thailand as an expat. The guide covers all the basics from expectations and qualifications, to dress code and cost of living.
- Filter search by type of school
- Practical tips to working and living in Thailand
Jobs DB
A great resource for jobs in Thailand that also extends to other locations in South East Asia. This utilitarian site is kept up to date with listings in both Thai and English. If your interests and skills go beyond education, this site also has job postings for a wide range of fields.
- Basic with easily accessible listings
- Up to date
- Range of job types
Sta Travel
Focusing on primary and secondary schools in Thailand and South East Asia, Sta Travel provides a full service approach to teaching abroad. They take care of all of the legwork and logistics, including job placement, in-country travel arrangements, and insurance. They even offer a TESOL certification course, online or in Vietnam. Options for Spring Break getaways and excursions by rail ensure that work is balanced by travel and adventure. Of course, all this comes at a price. Expect to pay between $1500 and $2500 USD for Sta Travel’s services.
- A full service option to landing a job teaching in Thailand
- Provides options and support for leisure and travel outside the classroom
- Insurance and emergency coverage
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Thailand Jobs 77
This bare bones website provides the basics of job postings. Nothing fancy, just a wealth of up to date job vacancies in Thailand. Focus in on your city, job title, skills, and job type. The website also allows you to sign up and create alerts when new jobs that meet your criteria are posted.
- Simple job postings
- Create alerts for newly listed jobs
Teach Abroad Thailand
According to their website, the company was created after their CEO had a frustrating and unpleasant experience teaching in Thailand. He quickly saw that their was room for improvement, and many ways to make the process smoother and more enjoyable for teachers. Teach Abroad Thailand begins with an online application, and then upon acceptance a fee of around $2000 USD. For this you are guaranteed a teaching position with decent pay, visa assistance, in-country airport transportation, job support, and temporary lodging while you search for apartments. Several locations within Thailand are available, and the video testimonials seem positive.
- Guaranteed job placement
- travel and job support
- Positive testimonials from former teachers
Dave’s ESL Cafe
A bit ungainly and requiring some patience and digging around to find what you are looking for, Dave’s ESL Cafe is nonetheless a longstanding and valuable resource for language teachers. In addition to job listings, and the ability to upload your resume, the website also contains a wealth of helpful forums, teaching tips, and paths to teacher training and certification.
- Global job listings
- Upload your resume for potential employers
- A great resource for educators looking for lesson plans and support
Asia Teaching Jobs
After creating a profile, browse through pages of current job listings. Focus in on an area within Thailand, or expand your search to greater Southeast Asia. The site also offers an online TEFOL course for around $300 USD with the guarantee of a refund if you are not employed within 6 months.
- A focus on Thailand and Southeast Asia
- Up to date job postings
- Options for certification
Craigslist
Don’t forget about the standard catch-all of online classified listings. There may be a lot to search through, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. You may be hunting for a position at a primary school in Chang Mai, and come across your dream job at a private school in Bangkok. You might even come across a great deal on a flat screen TV while you’re at it.
- Listings from a wide net of employers
- Search by area and job type, but easily expand your search to include new possibilities
Remember
Keep in mind that teaching is a demanding occupation and that you should put the same care and attention into finding a position as you would with any other job. Whether you opt for a comprehensive service that provides certification and assistance throughout your teaching stay, or if you find a job by browsing through pages of listings, these websites should start you down the right path. Quality language teachers in Thailand are in demand. If you are looking for a new experience and exotic adventure, these sites are a good place to star.
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