To answer your question, yes, if I were you I would call the school to inquire if the position(s) is still available. Not that I don’t trust CareerBuilder or Craiglist, but I don’t think that schools routinely post available jobs on sites like this. You might have better results going through school district websites. They have the most up-to-date information. If the job(s) is current and still available, you can simply say that you are confirming that your resume has been received and inquire as to whether they need anymore information from you (copy of teaching certificate, need you to complete an online application).

I know you did not ask, but there is a lot more involved with ESL programs in public schools than what you may have experienced as an overseas teacher. Just be prepared for that. Of course, initial screenings have to take place, proper paperwork has to be completed for school funding, state assessments must take place to show AYP (annual yearly progress), and all of this is on top of instruction.

I’m an ESL teacher, but I don’t actually teach. I coordinate with teachers, test, do paperwork, train, provide inclusion, monitor grades, oversee ESL AYP assessments. If we have non-English speakers, yes I teach them, but only for about an hour and a half per day. About 10% of my school population is served by the ESL program, and I only receive a handful of non-English speaking students per year. Schools that have more students than this are required to provide bilingual education rather than ESL (this law may be a little different in Georgia). Please feel free to email me if you have more questions.

Also, think about if you know anyone that teaches. Have them reccommend you to their principal.

Working 18 hours a week gave me a ton of time to travel and hike which i loved doing and the experience allowed me to boost my resume significantly. I now work as a middle School teacher in Connecticut but i will never forget my time in China.

If you have a bachelors degree and want to teach English in China, i highly recommend checking out what JourneyEast.org has to offer.

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