Teaching English in Rome
There are plenty of English language schools around Rome. Some of them are good to work for and some aren't. Make sure you double-check your contract, and that you are quite clear on how much you get paid and also when you will get paid.
You will find some of the schools advertising for staff on sites like Wanted in Rome. It's worth talking to people who have tried teaching in Rome. Dave's ESL Cafe (See link below) is a very useful site for English teachers, and their forum includes a section for people teaching in Italy.
Teaching privately
There are plenty of people around Rome who take private students for English lessons or conversation practice. However, it may be difficult to make a living by doing this. You might be able to attract a few students by advertising on the various Roman classified sites like Porta Portese, or by putting up adverts around the universities. Word of mouth is a powerful tool, so ask people to recommend you to their friends.
It may be best to be firm about your cancellation policy right from the start, because it can be hard to bring these up once you've established a relationship with your students.
CELTA certificate
If teaching is something that you are seriously interested in, then you should consider getting a CELTA certificate. TEFL certificates can vary enormously in quality, but the CELTA is an internationally recognised qualification, run by Cambridge University, and it will certainly help you to get the better jobs in the industry. Typically it takes a month of full-time study, although part-time versions lasting three months or more are available. Courses are run all over the world. (The one in Rome is run by International House).
