International TEFL InstituteEnglish Teaching Jobs in Chile
Chile stretches along South America’s western edge, with a very large Pacific Ocean coastline. Santiago is the capital of Chile and is located in a valley surrounded by the Andes and Chilean Coast Range mountains. The city’s palm-lined Plaza de Armas contains the neoclassical cathedral and the National History Museum. The massive Parque Metropolitano offers swimming pools, a botanical garden and a zoo.
Chile has a relatively strong economy compared to other countries in South America and the growth in jobs teaching English in Chile has matched economic growth. There is a thriving market for jobs teaching business English and increasing demand for teachers of young learners. There are many private language schools, particularly in the capital city of Santiago, and certified English teachers should have little problem finding suitable employment. Demand for English teachers is dynamic and fluctuates week to week, and sometimes day to day. Emphasize your international experience, education, and your TEFL training/ teaching experience.
The school year in Chile begins at the end of March, so try to apply for jobs by the previous October. If you do apply early, schools will not usually contact you until the New Year. If you cannot apply in October, then anytime before March is a good second best with last-minute recruitment being quite common. Once a school has shown an interest in you, they will request an interview either in person or by telephone. If they offer you the job, you will usually have a few days to reply. Schools like prompt replies to job offers so you need to decide quickly. Schools are obliged to offer you a contract, which is necessary for obtaining a work visa. If you are hired without a contract, you will have to leave the country every three months to gain another 3-month tourist visa. Bureaucracy runs quite slow in Chile so obtaining paperwork can take some time. Schools are well versed in how to prolong your visa. Most schools run their own in-house training, but this is usually forfeited for those who have undertaken a TEFL course. Class sizes vary from one to twelve students. Your teaching schedule can be quite varied with early morning and late afternoon/early evening classes. This leaves afternoons free for lesson planning, catching up on sleep, private lessons, or other recreational activities.
Sample Job offer for Teaching English in Chile
Native English Teachers needed to teach at Codelco Norte, the northern sector of the largest copper mining company in Chile, based in Calama. A monthly salary of 1.000.000 Chilean pesos is paid. The package also includes room and board and transportation to and from your current location.
Capital city: Santiago
Language: Spanish
Currency: Pesos
Typical TEFL teacher salary: US$500
Major TEFL locations: Santiago, Punta Arenas
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