Ask Headmaster Ken

I'm interested in teaching in China starting in the summer or fall of 2011.

I've done a lot of research and want to get an early start applying for positions in or around Shanghai. Apparently it is still too early to apply for late 2011 positions because schools are still looking to fill positions for fall 2010.

When will I be able to apply for the later positions? I figure the earlier I apply, the better my chances are at getting a good job at a good school.

Schools generally have no way of knowing their specific hiring needs more than a few months in advance.

They don't know who will renew contracts, etc. Also, people have a change of heart. The "I can't wait to get to China" prospects becomes, "Oh, I applied for this scholarship and got it, so...." over the course of a year.

The best time to apply for a public school/university job is April/May/June. For training centers (they hire year round) start sending your resume 90 days out from your anticipated arrival date.