General Information for Candidates

Interested in Working in South America or at our member schools in Central America and the Caribbean?

This year’s AASSA Recruiting Fair for teachers and administrators will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport located just 1 mile from Hartsfield International Airport at 2301 Sullivan Road, College Park, GA.  The hotel offers complimentary transportation to and from the airport every 15 minutes or one can drive and park at no cost at the hotel.

Our schools vary in mission and size and offer a range of curriculums including “American international,” Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, as well as country-specific programs.  Contracts typically include housing, medical benefits, shipping allowance, transportation, home leave and competitive salaries.

In order to be accepted as a candidate, teachers and administrators must meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in area of specialization
  • Appropriate certification, licensure, eligibility for certification, or lengthy teaching experience
  • While many of our schools require at least 2 years of full-time experience, some schools may be willing to offer positions to and mentor new teachers.
  • Willingness to fulfill an initial 2-year contract commencing generally in August 2009

Candidates with more than one non-working dependent per contracted hire may be at a disadvantage in being hired.

Application Procedure
  • Submit an online application by clicking here. See registration instructions below.
  • You will receive an auto-reply email upon submission of your completed application.
  • We will evaluate your credentials and inform you regarding your eligibility to attend the fair, or not, in a separate email. 
  • If you are accepted, there is a non-refundable registration fee of $100 per candidate which can be paid by sending a check to AASSA immediately upon your acceptance.
  • The absolute latest deadline to submit applications and make payment is Tuesday, November 25th.
  • All late registrations and payments will incur an additional $50 late registration fee and late registrants may be required to pay in cash at the fair.
  • There are no fees to the candidate upon placement as these are paid by the hiring school
  • Starting in November, specific openings will be posted on our website as they are announced by the schools
  • You should plan to attend the fair in Atlanta since the chances of being hired without having a face-to-face interview are highly unlikely.
  • Following the fair, if you have not been placed we will retain you in our database at your request
Hotel Reservations

Upon your notification of acceptance as a candidate, the AASSA office will send an email with further information about the Recruiting Fair and will also provide a link to make reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn should you wish to stay there.  We have a group rate of $89 +13% tax per night.  Reservations must be made by November 15th.

Online Registration Instructions:

Register:        

  • Create a username and password and click whether you are available for employment, or not.  If you are not available for employment, recruiters will not be able to access your files.
  • Only register once.  After that, sign in using your login and password.  If you forget either, go the login page and use the online form at the bottom of the screen to receive your username or password by email

 

Application:   

      • Complete ALL 7 parts of the application
        • Part 1:     Select 4 positions/SAVE
        • Part 2:     VIF is the Visiting International Faculty Program.  If you are not registering through their organization, click No.
        • Part 3:     Enter your education and credentials/SAVE
        • Part 4:     Enter your experience/SAVE
          • Part 5:     Enter complete information for your references/SAVE
          • Part 6:    Write a Narrative Statement/SAVE  This piece of writing should be well-conceived and written since it will be read by a potential employer.
          • Part 7:     Upload your CV/Resume, Photo and 3 references

Follow instructions if you would like any referees to submit confidential references on your behalf
                                                        

      • You will be informed immediately online if your application is incomplete. AASSA will not be notified of your candidacy until your application is complete. 
      • Once you have submitted a complete application, you will receive an automatic email informing you that it has been referred to the AASSA staff for review
      • You be receive a final email informing you of your acceptance to the fair, or a rejection email if you do not meet the basic requirements set for the fair. 

Browse and Search

  • Positions will be listed as they come open in the schools, with most vacancies being announced in the final month prior to the fair
  • You will receive an automatic email if a school lists a vacancy which matches a position you are seeking
  • Candidates can search for positions in their fields and find a complete overview of each school.  It is also recommended that you review each school’s website to be informed about the school.

Emails:                        You can send emails to recruiters through our system by clicking on their name in the browse and search screens

References:                You can check whether referees who were asked to submit confidential references have done so.

Profile:                        Keep your profile up to date

The Fair
  • A schedule of the fair’s activity appears on our website (Recruiting tab: Recruiting Fair Schedule)
  • You should plan to register at the main registration on Thursday, December 4th outside the Siena Ballroom from 6:00-8:00 pm
  • A brief registration session will be held at 7:30 am on Friday, December 5th for those candidates who are absolutely unable to register on Thursday evening, followed immediately by an orientation session which all candidates are expected to attend.
  • You should bring a laptop with wireless connectivity if you wish to be able to link to the AASSA website.  There will be free internet access throughout the hotel.
  • Candidates should bring hard copies of their  resume, originals and copies of educational credentials, letters of reference and other documentation to support their candidacy.
Contact Us

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions:
Phone:            954-436-4034
Email:              asegura@aassa.com
Fax:                 954-436-4092
Website:          www.aassa.com