A variety of teaching opportunities in China for English-speaking teachers exist. International schools in China, typically located in larger cities, need instructors in all subject areas. TESOL/TEFL teachers are needed to teach English in private language schools in cities and rural areas. There is also a demand for English teachers for private business programs. Minimum [...]

With a growing need for science education in every state, you could say that there has never been a better time to be a science teacher in America. As the Baby Boomer generation of educators enters retirement over the next decade, new teachers are needed to take their places. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics [...]

For students learning English as a second language (ESL), listening to English conversations and narratives is one of the quickest ways to improve their fluency. Outside of the classroom, ESL podcasts provide the perfect opportunity for ESL learners to listen to simple, comprehensible English in an educational format. ESL teachers can help their students practice [...]

The inspiring life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. offers many educational opportunities for all grade levels. In January, we commemorate the achievements of this American icon on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This is the perfect time to use Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. activities to teach students about an important chapter in American [...]

Along with the many tools available for teachers online, Tumblr is an excellent way for you to connect with and learn from teachers across the country and around the world. Tumblr is a microblogging site, like Twitter, which allows users to post text, video, pictures or audio to their Tumblr page. Whether it’s pictures of [...]

  Teaching in New York requires the ability to work with a diverse population of students, which includes students who have been identified as exceptionally gifted and talented (G&T). In New York City and throughout the state, a variety of educational programs have been developed for G&T students at every level, from kindergarten through high [...]

Using computer games as educational tools has long been a favorite way for parents to promote their children’s learning and for educators to complement their curricula. In turn, many science teachers have taken advantage of science computer games for kids in order to sharpen their students’ understanding of topics ranging from biology to physics. These [...]

Most teachers will agree that managing student behavior is one of the most challenging aspects of their job. Sometimes a teacher will find that the most disruptive student in the classroom is a gifted boy or girl who completes assignments before everyone else and then distracts other students from finishing their work. Keeping gifted students [...]

New York City is one of the best places to teach in the world. With such diverse students and different types of schools, there are almost too many options to choose from. New York City features some of the oldest, highest performing and innovative private and public high schools in the nation. To help you [...]

With the holiday season upon us, you may begin to hit a lull in productivity. Christmas break is calling to your students (and you!), but so is the opportunity to explore unique subjects. To help you deliver exciting lessons, here are 45 New Year’s lesson plans that are topical and engaging, and can help you [...]