Moving to JM_Seeking teaching position - Page 2 - Jamaica Talk

onion · #16 (**permalink**) 06-05-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jamascott

Like I responded to Forgien...I am still in the planning phase of moving to JM, however; my biggest concern is employment. I have a home in Fl. and I dont want to give it up. I am seeking a Language Arts (grades 9-12) teaching position (Special Education). I will have completed my dissertation by next year Ed.D in Organization/Education Leadership. Any advice on the education pay there. I have a daughter, her brother and father are already there. We are looking to purchase a home. We would rather build than buy...but we reallly dont want to stay with relatives. My goal was to secure a job prior to moving, but the only accesse to employment information that I have is online. I will be there in July, but the schools will be closed, so I believe it will be difficult for me to search for employment then. Any advice or directions are greatly appreciated. My plan was to move there within the next 3 years, but if I could get there by summer next year....that would do my and my daughters heart good. I am looking for a school of performing and creative arts for my daughter to attend...If anyone has information please send.

Are you thinking of doing private or public teaching? I dont think the pay is very good in public sector which is why nearly a few hundred teachers left and went to US and England 4 years ago

bountyx · #17 (**permalink**) 02-14-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotteach

Well I can tell you that I have done a small amount of research on teaching jobs in JA and Teachers make not even close to enough money to live on in JA and the best thing to do is consider working for some place like the American international school which has locations in Kingston and also Mandeville, the pay is better.

Funnily enough, education is big business in Jamaica. Sure, teachers in the traditional schools are underpaid, but there are a number of educational institutions that have been established that offer courses for CXC, GCE, tertiary level diplomas and professional certification. If you have the skills and the business acumen, you can be successful in that regard.

Jomo's girl · #18 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008, 02:00 PM

Do you think any of these newbies that flit in and out, really end up moving to Jamaica?

damswell · #19 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008, 03:04 PM

Who knows, its a dream many people have and i know I wouldnt do it again unless i had steady income or win the darn lottery!!!! Even though I now have a house there its easier to work here and send the money to take care of the house

Hotteach · #20 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008, 03:22 PM

Well I for one know what a shock it is to find out what they pay teachers there....that prolly puts a cramp in some peoples plans....

Jomo's girl · #21 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008, 03:51 PM

It's not just the teachers I am referring to, although I guess I should've thought out loud to get that across.

I'm just thinking of all the people who flit in and out with the job questions, the backpacking across the island, and whatever else I am forgetting. Wonder if they ever do any of it?

Hotteach · #22 (**permalink**) 04-15-2008, 04:50 PM

Maybe they go to the bermuda triangle cause they never come back!