| In Israel, the need for English-speaking citizens has | | | | are tutored privately in the art of speaking English. |
| recently risen to epic proportions. With this | | | | You may want to consider becoming a private |
| increase in demand, finding a job teaching English | | | | tutor if working in the school system does not |
| in Israel is easier than ever for foreigners who | | | | suit you. While pay may be lower and you won't |
| wish to head abroad. | | | | have the benefits provided by a school or |
| Are you considering teaching English in Israel? If | | | | university job, you will be able to work more |
| so, there are a few key things you should know | | | | flexible hours, and some people much prefer the |
| before you begin your job hunt. The information | | | | freedom of such a position over working for a |
| below is designed to make the process easier and | | | | school board. |
| ensure that you're getting the best possible | | | | If neither of these opportunities appeals to you, |
| situation. Teaching English in Israel is an adventure... | | | | you may want to consider teaching English in |
| make sure it's not a stressful one by following | | | | Israel to adults. Many businesses and corporations |
| these simple tips. | | | | in Israel deal with the Western world on a |
| Getting certified | | | | frequent basis, and employees who speak English |
| Many countries prefer their native-speaking English | | | | is an absolute necessity. A corporation may hire |
| teachers to get certified in TEFL (Teaching English | | | | you on a job-by-job basis, or even as a staff |
| as a Foreign Language) while still in their home | | | | consultant, where you'll be expected to teach |
| countries. While this isn't a requirement in Israel, it | | | | English to employees one-on-one or in a group |
| will certainly help you when it comes time to | | | | setting. |
| finding a job. | | | | What to expect |
| Another requirement for teaching English in Israel | | | | The pay you will receive for teaching English in |
| is to have a four-year college degree. The subject | | | | Israel is considered rather low compared to many |
| is really unimportant; what matters is the fact | | | | other countries with opportunities for such |
| that you have graduated from a college. | | | | positions. You will have the option, as a teacher, |
| You must also consider becoming teacher certified | | | | to attend numerous teaching conferences and |
| in Israel. The TESOL organization in Tel Aviv is | | | | workshops, and doing so can greatly increase |
| one of the most highly regarded English-teaching | | | | your value as a teacher and result in pay raises |
| organizations in the country, and provides training | | | | down the road. A resourceful teacher will take |
| for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other | | | | any such opportunities that come along and will |
| Languages. Approach the English Teacher | | | | learn quickly how to increase his or her worth on |
| Network in Israel ( for more helpful information. | | | | the job. |
| Once the Israeli teaching program is completed, | | | | Most schools that hire you as an English teacher |
| you are almost guaranteed a teaching position. | | | | will offer teacher's housing, and you should take |
| Finding a position | | | | advantage of this situation particularly if you are |
| The need for English speakers in Israel has grown | | | | located in a large city, where housing may be |
| so much in recent years that the language has | | | | expensive and difficult to find. |
| become one of the most popular subjects taught | | | | Of course, you'll also be given vacation time and |
| in classrooms, from elementary level on up. You | | | | paid holidays while teaching English in Israel, and |
| will find, however, that jobs are more prevalent in | | | | you should use your time off exploring the |
| middle and upper class areas, where the level of | | | | country and learning more about your adopted |
| education is higher and more students are | | | | culture. Israel is a beautiful place steeped in |
| expected to enter the business world. | | | | history, and teaching English to Israeli natives is a |
| In the same middle to upper-class areas, you will | | | | unique experience that should not be passed by. |
| also discover that a large percentage of children | | | | |