International TEFL InstituteEnglish Teaching Jobs in Peru
Peru is considered one of the oldest civilizations in the world – combining amazing landscapes, modern and ancient cultures. See the mysterious Nazca Lines to the enigmatic Machu Picchu.
Peru is one of the most visited destinations by foreign tourists, as it not only has Archaeological wealth and monuments, but also a rich culture, beautiful tourist cities that combine the coast, highlands and jungle, the Peruvian cuisine is well known worldwide. There is a huge demand for English native speaking teachers. However, the low salaries, difficulty in obtaining working papers and bad reputation of the country in safety terms generally mean that English teachers often ignore it. Yet opportunities for teaching English in Lima are enormous for those who plan to teach English here.
Expect quite good conditions teaching English in Peru with a regular work schedule running from Monday thru Friday. Teaching schedules are usually split, and you can expect a block of classes in the morning and again in the early evening, this, of course, leaves a large part of the day free. Age groups are adults and young learners and you can expect to teach both types of TEFL class, with the majority being adult classes. You may be asked to work on a Saturday, which will earn you an extra day off during the week.
Sample Job offer for Teaching English in Peru
Our school is looking for an experienced, open-minded and energetic native English teacher to teach full time. The TEFL teacher should arrive at least a week before the position starts for orientation. The minimum contract is four months. We offer excellent compensation and benefits. We pay $3.50 (net) per hour, provide your round-trip airfare, and offer a complimentary studio apartment in Miraflores, one of the finest areas in Lima. At the end of the month, since there are breaks between our classes, the teacher would also have the opportunity to travel for 3 or 4 days.
Capital city: Lima
Language: Spanish
Currency: New Sol
Typical TEFL teacher salary: US$5 per hour
Major TEFL locations: Lima
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