Job openings for those who want to teach English in Italy can be found in private and public schools.  Taking the time to research each opportunity is an important step in finding the right position, and more importantly, the right employer.

There are plenty of honest and reputable private language schools in Italy. We've posted an e-mail from a school director regarding the recruitment of EFL teachers for public school projects.

There is a pervasive misconception and prejudice about private schools and how they 'exploit' teachers. This misconception is perpetuated by well-intended but poorly informed expert opinions. 

As the director of a private school in Italy with city contracts for teaching in public kindergartens, I have to say that my experience is much different than the ones commonly reported. Whereas our city contracts pay out €23 per hour, once we have subtracted employment taxes and social contributions on the teacher's pay, 20% VAT, and cost of materials we earn only €400 for the whole year (6 hours per week for 39 weeks) if we pay the teacher €15 per hour. If a private school with a public contract pays their 'farmed out' teacher only €12-13 per hour, I don' think they can be accused of of 'getting rich'.

I write this out of concern that hard-working and sincere operators in the English Language industry are perpetually put at odds with hard-working, sincere mother-tongue English teachers because of misinformation.

- J. Russell, Master Franchisor, Helen Doron Early English

www.helendoron.com - The Helen Doron Group's mission is to make a positive difference in the education of children and youth worldwide. We help children achieve their highest potential through groundbreaking methodologies, dedicated teachers, enjoyable programs, and quality educational materials. Encouraging childhood development through nurturing, creativity, excellence and innovation.

There are also less-than-honest employers polluting the private sector. Here's some information on those that made the TEFL blacklist.