I am 51 and have had no problem. I was hired when out of the country. Responsible schools will hire you. Currently the classical blond haired, blue eyed 20 year old is under attack by the media. More schools are looking to the mature and stable geriatric types like myself (ha ha). Put your resume on the thing and get your foot in the door. I worked one year with a hogwan (institute) teaching senior executives and CEO's and then was approached by a women's university where I have been for a few years. I know lots of teachers in their 40-50's...it is not a problem. The places who are interested in Barbie and Ken are not worth working for.

I do have an in-resident MA TESOL for a California State Uni, but that may or may not have made a difference.

I am sure you would have no problem finding employment in a legitimate place.

I love it here, get 4 months paid holiday a year and go scuba diving in Thailand.