Teach Away Telegram – July 2013

We hope everyone in the northern hemisphere is enjoying a wonderful summer, and that our southern hemisphere teachers are getting through winter! Whether you’ve recently been to the beach or are planning your upcoming ski trip, we’re sure you’re keeping busy exploring the world around you. This month, we’ll share our schedule of upcoming webinars […]

Education News and Travel Roundup: July 26, 2013

Happy Friday! Here are stories and articles you may have missed this week. Some districts in New York are reporting successful results after offering the IB curriculum in schools. Do you think the curriculum will become more popular across the US? (via Buffalo News) This article highlights the struggle for education reform in Afghanistan, but […]

Departure Roulette: Would You Say Yes?

By Amy Woodbridge Recently, Heineken asked travelers at an airport if they would trade in their travel plans on a whim to play “departure roulette” – pushing a button and heading to whatever destination appeared on the board. Would you say yes? Could you let go of your plans, leave it to fate, and just […]

New Teaching Job in Germany

Looking for an opportunity to teach in Germany? Teach Away is now hiring a Middle School Math and Science teacher to teach in a private international school in Ingolstadt, Germany. As a leading nation in modern development, Germany maintains its historic beauty with ancient castles, breathtaking natural landscapes, and charming cities. Living in Ingolstadt Ingolstadt […]

Education News and Travel Roundup: July 19, 2013

Happy Friday! Here’s your weekly roundup of education and travel news. If you missed this inspiring speech, BBC News has a full video of Malala Yousafzai’s speech to the United Nations last week. This teacher writes about his experience getting his students to love poetry. (via Edutopia) Take a look at this new list of travel […]

New Teaching Jobs in Kazakhstan

Teachers looking for a new adventure can find a unique opportunity teaching in Kazakhstan. With exciting new teaching jobs across the country, Kazakhstan offers experienced teachers the chance to live in a beautiful country that few have fully explored. Living in Kazakhstan Not many outsiders have a clear picture of Kazakhstan. Situated at the crossroads […]

Education News and Travel Roundup – July 12, 2013

Happy Friday, everyone! Here is a list of education and travel news from this past week: This week marked the start of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. To all of our teachers experiencing this for the first – or fiftieth! – time, Ramadan Mubarak! UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon writes this piece on the […]

What is Ramadan?

The observance of Ramadan began this past week in the Islamic world. Many of our teachers who will be moving overseas next year have been asking about Ramadan facts: What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During this Holy Month, Muslims focus on prayer, fasting, and charity. The act of […]

Nursery and Preschool Teaching Jobs in Asia

Do you have a background in Early Childhood Education? Teach Away currently has a number of positions for nursery and preschool teachers in Asia!Jobs are available for both certified and non-certified teachers. Energy, enthusiasm, and motivation to work with young learners is key when applying for these positions! Both experienced and new teachers can find […]