Where and by whom can an English teacher work?

Standard options

School and college is the first thing that comes to mind for a person who has spent many years improving the level of the language and studying teaching methods. These options are a little outdated, but continue to be relevant for those who see their future as academic. Do not underestimate public educational institutions, because working in them also has its advantages:

• Social guarantees (paid leave, sick leave, days off on public holidays).
• Official and work experience. Relevant for those who pay great attention to work books.
• Previous work experience is not required.
• Opportunity to develop by publishing your own work in international academic journals.

However, the disadvantages are also significant:

• Small salary. In large cities, about 70,000 rubles a month, in the regions about 40,000 rubles.
• Regular paper work to complete reports.
• Strict adherence to the curriculum without the opportunity to show imagination and experiment.

It is worth noting the stability of such positions, since higher education institutions always need young and ambitious specialists.

However, we have prepared for you more creative and modern work outside of school.

Who else can work as an English teacher?

Current living conditions provide many opportunities to earn decent money using knowledge of the English language. Some of them can be seen as the beginning of a career, others as small part-time jobs that provide valuable experience in return. This is suitable for those who are not yet ready to devote their lives to teaching, or vice versa, are considering the option of additional employment. Of course, such vacancies imply the acquisition of additional knowledge, and at least the passage of small preparatory trainings.

Guide

If you have been to Moscow or St. Petersburg, then you probably imagine the demand for people with knowledge of the English language. Every year, large cities of Russia are visited by a large number of foreigners who want to plunge into Russian culture. You can work in the Hermitage, the Tretyakov Gallery, the Russian Museum and even small art galleries in the capital. The salary, as a rule, is hourly and depends on the number of excursions per day, on average it is 800 rubles, or 30,000-50,000 rubles per month. And if you are ready to work abroad, then you can find such offers in many European countries such as Italy, Spain, and Turkey. Payment will greatly depend on the country and season, about $600-2500 per month.

Administrator at the hotel

An English-speaking specialist in hotels is in demand all over the world, even in small regions. Here you have to deal with the nuances of the hotel business, but there is an opportunity to grow up the career ladder and gain invaluable experience in communicating with people from different countries. Work can be part-time or full-time, it's up to you. The higher your language skills and ability to learn new things quickly, the more likely you are to become the number one candidate. The salary depends on the place of work and the season, about 25,000-70,000 rubles in Russia.

Call center specialist in an international company

When considering the option of staying at home and securing yourself a comfortable workplace at your favorite computer, you can find tempting offers that, as a rule, require nothing more than confident conversational English. As you know, the difficulty lies in understanding the interlocutor and his accent without visual contact and body language, which are so helpful in a lively dialogue. Payment will depend on the company and duties, and starts from 40,000 rubles.

Copywriter

The profession of "copywriter" is relatively new, therefore it is in demand all over the world. It can be considered as a temporary occupation and a small part-time job, picking up orders on Russian or international labor exchanges. However, the popularity of the social network Instagram suggests that the most delicious offers are worth looking for there. Entrepreneurs and start-ups are willing to pay generously to people who can bring the value of their product and service to English-speaking customers. If you spend a lot of time on social networks, it might be worth trying to be on the other side of the screen. It is difficult to single out the average payment for a post or article, a lot depends on the volume, about $5-100.

Interpreter

If you are not a linguist and did not graduate from the translation department at the university, then you should not be upset and put an end to the work of a translator. Of course, without the necessary education, we do not consider the option of working as a simultaneous interpreter at official events, but even here you can find interesting opportunities for development and earnings.

Often, ordinary people need spoken English here and now, in certain situations, such as:

• consultation with an English-speaking doctor;
• communication with a partner or contractor from another country;
• meeting the partner's parents.

And similar events happen to many people all over the world and they are looking for English teachers for this kind of help. You can advertise on the Internet site or monitor the demand yourself from time to time. The advantage is that you can set the rate yourself.

Teaching English to foreigners

For those who dream of the opportunity to move to warm countries, the option of working for yourself is great. In this case, you are your own boss, which gives you a certain freedom in actions and income. However, it obliges you to take responsibility for your own result.

Thus, you can be self-employed and:

• pay taxes honestly;
• work only with people who you like and fit;
• take a vacation at any time;
• control your income by the number of students;
• choose the program you want to teach.

Keep in mind that at the beginning of the journey, you will have to devote a lot of time to finding students and building a social media image for potential advertising and attracting interested people. Your salary depends only on your efforts. We recommend that you carefully read the article about how and how much an English tutor can earn.

Working as a teacher abroad

If you are not yet ready to spend time and energy on your own promotion and creation of a student base, then there is an easier option. Many countries of the world such as China, Vietnam, Chile and Turkey are constantly looking for teachers, even without work experience and a diploma, but with a great desire to develop and teach adults and children. This is a unique chance to see the world and work for pleasure. Some places do not promise you high salaries, but you will be provided with housing and insurance. The cost of living and offers are so diverse that we suggest you choose the best option for yourself in our article.

Conclusion

As you can see, working as an English teacher opens up a huge number of opportunities to prove yourself in different specialties. With the development of social networks, the opportunity to find a foreign employer increases significantly. It remains only to be the very candidate who is popular and busy for a month in advance.

To teach abroad or have a queue of Russian-speaking clients in Russia, a high level of English is clearly not enough.

But the confidence in using the right teaching methods is really a necessary thing. Employers and potential students look at how much you have invested in your own knowledge. And international certificates are not superfluous confirmation of this.

TEFL/TESOL course:

• in demand and popular in educational institutions around the world;
• gives both beginners and teachers with experience additional knowledge about the methods of teaching English;
• with him you will not need pedagogical education for employment;
• Thanks to this course, you will begin to teach more confidently and will be able to prove your professionalism.

Don't miss your chance to purchase an online TEFL/TESOL course with a 50% discount. Choose a convenient duration of training on this website.

We hope that you have found new answers for yourself in our article and will be happy to answer your questions on the topic in the comments.