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Visa Requirements

Turkey If you are an American, Canadian, EU or non - EU citizen, you need to have a permit to reside and a work permit to work in Turkey.

Pre-approval for a temporary residence permit and a work permit is obtained by applying to the undersecretary of the Treasury and Ministry of Education in Ankara. For this you need to have either a TESOL or CELTA certificate. The completion of this process from first step to the last takes about 6 - 7 months.

If you can not wait that long, after signing the contract, you can enter Turkey with a tourist visa. At the end of your visa period you can extend your stay for another 3 months by crossing the Greek or Bulgarian borders and re-entering Turkey which takes only one day. You may repeat this process until you receive your official papers. In the meantime you may make all the necessary applications to the government authorities (Turkish Treasury and Ministry of Education) for approval of your residence and work permits. After receiving the approval documents from the Turkish authorities a folder will be prepared and sent to you either by DHL or will be given to you in person to be taken to the Turkish Consulate at your home town. To receive your work visa

Hiring Procedure

After receiving your application for working at Berlitz Turkey, we will evaluate your personal documents (Diploma, transcript, TESOL / CELTA Certificates, recommendation letters etc.) Your references will be contacted. If a preliminary decision is made to employ you as a teacher, a contract will be sent to you to sign and you will be asked to complete the necessary documents for your residency and work permits. At the same time you will be invited to the closest Berlitz Center in or outside Turkey for an interview.

Interviews are held at our Language Center during regular office hours. If you are residing outside Turkey, a personal interview can be set up at the closest center lt you. Any costs incurred in traveling for the interview are to be covered by the applicant.

You are expected to teach at least one year for Berlitz/Istanbul. After successful completion of the interview process, you will be asked to sign a contract and will be invited to attend the free Berlitz Instructor Training to be held at our center. After successful completion of the training you can start teaching at one of our centers.

Teaching Contracts

Berlitz offers free lance or full-time contracts to new instructors. Our classes take place mostly in the evening hours and some in the mornings, Monday through Friday. We also have lots of classes on the weekends Saturdays and Sundays. Working hours are flexible and often change from week to week depending on customer requests and demand for lessons.

Taxes and Pension Plans

If you are employed as a part-time instructor you will be responsible for your income taxes at the end of the year as well as your social benefits and Medical Coverage.

If you are employed as a full time teacher; after completion of your residence and work permit formalities you will be included into the medical coverage of the Turkish Social Insurance Institute.

Getting Started

Istanbul is the safest city in the world among cities of comparable size. Good quality housing at reasonable prices are available in the neighborhood. You can rent a flat of your own or share an apartment with expatriates or locals. At the moment we have shared housing accommodation, and we will be glad to recommend real estate agents who will help you finding accommodations in the neighborhood. Flat rentals range from USD 100,00-300,00 and up per month in Istanbul.

There are quite a few nursery schools in the neighborhood and in other parts of Istanbul. Their cost depends on the hours and other factors.

Vegetables and fruits are fresh, plenty and relatively cheap. American and Turkish style fast food is readily available in the neighborhood. There are self-service restaurants and other restaurant as well.

Teaching in a Language centers in Turkey can be both challenging and rewarding. It is definitely not for everyone. Because of the high demand for good Language Centers in Turkey, Berlitz students are for the most part very bright, and there is a high expectation of their teachers from students, parents and employers. Turkey's culture holds teachers and the teaching profession in very high respect but, at the same time, Turkish students are very outgoing and exuberant, making good classroom management skills essential.

There are dominating realities that overshadow teaching in Turkey. The Ministry of Education, sets and/or approves all aspects of the country's educational program, including curriculum. Ministry requirements can be very demanding and may seem to be unduly bureaucratic. The goals, as well as the methods, of the Ministry are often mysterious to a foreign teacher and the suddenness with which decisions and changes of policy can be made is sometimes frustrating.

An experienced, capable teacher with a good sense of humor, strong classroom management skills, and clear command of his/her subject material will encounter little difficulty in working here. The rewards far outweigh the disadvantages and the extraordinary cultural and historical richness of the country make living and working in Turkey a delightful opportunity for many.

For further information about Turkey, Istanbul and general life, please enter web site of the Ministry of Tourism at http://www.turizm.gov.tr/.

Ready to Apply?

Like in all other Berlitz Centers, our teachers are either native speakers or native fluent in the languages that they teach. We give priority to TEFL or CELTA certificate holders in our recruitment. In addition to TEFL or CELTA certificates, we train our instructors on the Berlitz Method before they start teaching. Please fill out the enclosed application form and send it to us; along with e-mail addresses or fax numbers of your references.

Please send the photocopies of your documents listed below to Ms. Zozan Pehlivan Recruitment Officer by fax at 00 90 212 293 76 99 (from Europe), 011 90 212 293 7699 (from USA) or by e-mail jobs@berlitz.com.tr For detailed information about our Center visit our web site www.berlitz.com.tr/html/ and for working conditions in Turkey, please visit www.berlitz.com.tr/workcond.html. We look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

Required Documents:

Photocopies of first two pages of your passport
Photocopies of your diplomas and transcripts
Photocopies of your TEFL / CELTA certificates
Names of your prior employers and their telephone numbers, e-mail or mail addresses

Language center:

Istanbul

Start date:

Immediately

Positions available:

Berlitz Seeks ESL Teachers in Istanbul, Turkey

Berlitz Language School, Istanbul

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Deliver lessons in accordance with Berlitz teaching principles and focused on the interests and needs of the students, working with private students and groups of differing sizes at the Center and at off-site locations

· Integrate learning technology into teaching programs, as required by the curriculum or requested by the student

· Keep student records up to date as required and/or requested

· Practice the Five Berlitz Operating Principles as a guide to professional behavior and professional relationships with staff and customers

QUALIFICATIONS/RELATED EXPERIENCE

· Native speaker of English

· A valid BA degree from a reputable University

· TEFL,CELTA,TESOL, ESL certificate

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Previous teaching experience preferred

COMPENSATION

· $1200, 00 - $2400, 00 monthly base salary depending on qualifications and experience

· Free Accommodation or adequate Housing Allowance

· Two Week Paid Vacation upon completion of a 1 year contract

· Travel Bonus upon completion of a 1 year contract

· Financial aid and guidance through Work and Residency Permits

· Private/Public Health Insurance options

· Opportunity to benefit from Turkish lessons at a discount

If you would like to join us, please e-mail copies of your resume, first two pages of your passport, B.A. diploma, teaching certificates to jobs@berlitz.com.tr

We look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you again for your interest in Berlitz Turkey!


*	This location is an independently owned and operated franchise of Berlitz and is solely responsible for its employment decisions, practices and obligations, including compliance with all applicable labour and employment laws and regulations.