Also called: JET Program Teacher
Teaches English in schools overseas—in Japan, Korea, Spain, and beyond.
Co-teaches English to Japanese middle schoolers, leads an English club after school, and explores the country on weekends.
Pay in USD equivalent; housing is often included.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree (any major) plus TEFL certificate.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Education, Any major.
Growing about average. Overseas jobs not tracked by BLS.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI tutors compete for English practice; schools abroad still hire native speakers for classrooms and clubs.
Classes: A world language, AP English Language, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-3011.
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