If you’re planning on spending a substantial amount of time (more than 3 months) working in Hawaii, search for a job well in advance. International placement agencies are often the easiest way to find employment abroad, especially for those interested in teaching. Although they are often only available to college students, internships are a good way to ease into working abroad. Many say the interning experience is well worth it, despite low pay (if you’re lucky enough to be paid at all). Be wary of advertisements for companies claiming to be able get you a job abroad for a fee—often the same listings are available online or in newspapers. Try websites like JobsHawaii (www.jobshawaii.com), Hawaii Careers (www.hawaiicareers.com), and Intern Abroad (www.internabroad.com) for ideas. Some reputable organizations include:
While some private American schools offer competitive salaries, let’s just say that teaching jobs abroad pay more in personal satisfaction and emotional fulfillment than in actual cash. Perhaps this is why volunteering as a teacher instead of getting paid is a popular option. Even then, teachers often receive some sort of a daily stipend to help with living expenses. In almost all cases, you must have at least a bachelor’s degree to be a full-fledged teacher, although college undergraduates can often get summer positions teaching or tutoring. Hawaii is the only state with a single, unified school system and therefore getting a job through a public school is straightforward. There is currently a high demand for special education, math, and science teachers in Hawaii.
Au pairs are typically women (although sometimes men) aged 18-27 who work as live-in nannies, caring for children and doing light housework in foreign countries in exchange for room, board, and a small stipend. One perk of the job is that it allows you to get to know Hawaii without the high expenses of traveling. Drawbacks, however, can include mediocre pay and long hours. Weekly stipends and salaries vary greatly in Hawaii depending on the number of hours worked and kids watched, but usually settle around $200 per week. Much of the au pair experience depends on the family with which you are placed. The agencies below are a good starting point for looking for employment.
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