What is the difference between a teaching license and a teaching credential?

You’re thinking of applying for your dream job when you come across the required certificates section and see “Teaching Credential/License”. But, what exactly does that mean? What is a teaching license? It’s a teaching credential that allows you to legally work as a teacher within a designated area. And depending on where you’re from, a teaching […]
Dreaming of teaching abroad? Here are the 5 best programs hiring right now!
So, you’ve just finished college and you’re thinking about teaching English abroad when a thought strikes you: You could go anywhere in the world. In a few months, you could find yourself in a place you’ve never imagined. With people you don’t even know exist right now. Teaching abroad opens up a world of opportunity that’s […]
How to get a job teaching English online without a degree [+companies hiring]
You have your heart set on teaching English online and you’re just about ready to go for it and apply, but there’s one tiny problem… The job posting is looking for applicants with a bachelor’s degree and you don’t have a four-year degree. So maybe you never took the university route or you’re still a […]
This is what schools look for on your Teach Away profile [Video]
Wondering how you can land your dream job teaching abroad? One of the first steps is completing an awesome Teach Away profile. Registering to create a profile and applying for jobs on our job board is totally free. So what should an awesome profile include? We sat down with some of our resident teacher recruitment […]
Where should you teach abroad?[+ job postings]
At Teach Away, we’re in the business of helping people find their perfect teaching job abroad. When we talk to our candidates, some have already made their minds up on exactly where they want to go. However, many people aren’t quite so sure where exactly to teach abroad. Right now, you could be trying to […]
Everything you need to know about all expenses paid English teaching jobs abroad
Moving to a new country to teach English is no mean feat. Job hunt aside, you have to find a place to live, sort out visas, health insurance. Read this: Teaching English abroad: A step-by-step plan Wouldn’t it be nice if some kindly employer swooped in and said they’d do it all for you? AND […]
Can I teach English abroad for the summer?
Remember how awesome summer was when you were a kid? Freed from the everyday grind of school, months of complete freedom lay before you. Every day was a chance to do something new, to have an adventure, to make new friends and create memories that would last a lifetime. If you’re like most of us, […]
Can I teach English abroad with an associate’s degree?
Almost 700,000 people graduate with an associate’s degree, a two-year degree awarded at many junior and community colleges across the States, every single year. (Note: The Canadian and UK equivalent to a US associate’s degree are two-year diploma programs, offered at a variety of post-secondary education institutions.) There are so many great reasons to earn […]
How to get a teaching job on a military base overseas
If you’re a US citizen currently researching the best teaching jobs overseas for certified teachers (and feeling a little overwhelmed by all the options), you may have come across opportunities to teach abroad (and even stateside) on a military base. It also happens to be the perfect job opportunity for military spouses who hold a US […]
Teaching English in Japan: What are the requirements?
Japan is one of the most popular destinations for those looking to teach English abroad. It’s not hard to see why. From the bright lights of Tokyo to the temples of Kyoto, the country is that perfect combination of being vastly different than what you are used to while also being technologically advanced, politically stable […]