Teach English in Colombia

ENGLISH TEACHERS needed to teach adults in Bogota, Colombia; full-time and part-time

CITY: Bogota
START DATE: ASAP
SALARY: good salary, ranging from $22,000-$29,000 pesos/hour
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Compensation
-small classes; 1-5 adults
-highly motivated and professional students (such as engineers, accountants, IT specialists, bankers, managers and company presidents)
-class materials and training provided
-ongoing assistance and monitoring from GOLL
-good salary, ranging from $22,000-$29,000 pesos/hour depending on certification and experience.
-interesting and dynamic city (to learn about Bogota, read: “36 Hours in Bogotá, Colombia”
REQUIREMENTS:
-CELTA or TEFL certification is an asset
-enthusiasm and creativity are necessities
-native English speaker
-experience is not required but is beneficial
-communication skills
-flexibility and adaptability
-ability to work as a part of a team
-Spanish language skills are an asset but not required
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Send CVs and letters to;
Leigh Donevan: HR Director
l.donevan@gollenglish.com

English Teachers Needed in Colombia

Teach English in Colombia

CITY: Ibague
START DATE: JANUARY 2014
SALARY: 1,100,000 Colombian Pesos monthly (approx. $620.00 Canadian)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
We offer:
-A salary of 1,100,000 Colombian Pesos monthly (approx. $620.00 Canadian).
-Airfare compensation bonus of 300,000 Colombian Pesos (approx. $170.00 Canadian) per month, paid upon completion of your contract.
-Apartment rental supplement of $375,000 Colombian Pesos (approx. $210.00 Canadian) paid by Native Tongue.
-A written contract which meets all local standards and practices.
-Full assistance in obtaining a work-visa, paid for by the school. All foreign teachers at Native Tongue require a work-visa. For your own security please do not accept positions at other schools without a visa. It is illegal and has serious consequences in Colombia.
-Medical insurance (after 60 days) arranged for and paid in part by the school. The policy has broad coverage including emergency and regular care as well as drug and dental.
-Full academic support including the direction and materials needed to teach your classes.
-Possible contract renewals including other school locations and management positions.
The cost of living in Ibague or Pereira is relatively low, even compared to Bogota. Our salary is very competitive and sufficient to live comfortably including regular eating-out and entertainment, however one shouldn’t expect to leave with savings or pay previous debts.
Your e-mail will be reviewed ONLY if you follow these instructions.
Please be prepared to demonstrate your English by phone. If English is not your first language please do not apply.
If you are not serious about accepting this position, or are not available when required please do not apply at this time.
If you qualify you will be contacted, at which time we will answer any questions you may have. Due to the volume of e-mails received, not all applicants will be contacted, but please watch for future job postings and re-apply.
*Applicants without an English teaching certificate may also apply, however must agree to be trained through Native Tongue’s “Teacher Preparation and Placement” department at their own cost.
REQUIREMENTS:
-A native English speaker willing to sign up to an 11 month contract.
-Experience in teaching English, preferably EFL overseas.
-An English teaching certificate is a must* (TESOL etc.). No degree is required.
-28 hours per week of in-class teaching at various times from 7:00am – 9:00pm Tuesday through Friday and Saturday 8:00am – 5:00pm. The school is closed on Sundays. You may be required to work “split-shifts”, for example mornings and evenings.
-One to teach classes of all levels and ages. The majority of students are young adults and class sizes are typically up to 15 (occasionally special groups are larger).
-A professional attitude. Although teaching overseas is all about the experience of travelling and being immersed into new cultures, Native Tongue abides by its contracts and expects teachers to do the same.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Send by e-mail a cover letter and complete resume including a telephone number, an e-mail address and your photo.
DO NOT attach certificates, diplomas or letters of reference (these may be requested at a later time).
smiranda@cogeco.ca

English Teachers Needed in Bogota, Medellin, Baranquilla, Colombia

Teach English in Colombia

CITY: Bogota, Medellin, Baranquilla
SALARY: US$400/month
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Cultural Embrace by API (CE by API) is working together with Colombian government-sponsored and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to provide conversational English training in job training centers and teacher training programs. Student ages range from sixteen to fifty years old, with varied language skills. English training is an important step to help locals do better in school, find better jobs, and improve communication in the global market.
Program Inclusions & Highlights:
*Guaranteed & pre-arranged teach positions in Bogota, Medellin, Baranquilla, Colombia
*Monthly stipend: For 10-11 months earn US$400/month + US$200 bonus at the end of the program. For 5-6 months earn US$350/month.
*Private room in a carefully selected and screened host family, or a shared apartment/home.
*On-line TEFL certification included for 10-11 months. If you have 6+ months classroom/teaching experience, and/or hold an education degree, you may opt out of this on-line course and receive a US$250 credit towards your program fee. 5-6 months participants that do not have 6+ months teaching or classroom experience are required to pay US$295 and enroll in this course prior to departure.
*Orientation/Training: One-week, all-inclusive orientation in Bogota, Colombia with shared rooms and meals, excursions, cultural & teaching training.
*One-way domestic transfer to host city placement (if located in Medellin or Baranquilla)
*Visa Assistance: proper invitation letters provided depending on your duration
*Airport pick-up and transfer for Bogota’s orientation and at your host city.
*Medica, life, and travel insurance including repatriation & evacuation
*Full-time representation in the US and Colombia prior to, during, and after your placement.
REQUIREMENTS:
-Teach 20-25 classroom hours + ~15-20 hours of office hours, classroom prep, staff meetings per week.
-Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. Classroom experience or education degree preferred, but not required.
-Good lesson planning & organizational skills
-Fluent English speaker and good command of English grammar and conversational skills
-Enjoys leading groups and teaching young adults and/or professionals.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information: http://culturalembrace.com/teach_in_colombia.html
Application: http://content.onlineagency.com/sites/24622/pdf/cebyapiapp.pdf
Call: +1.512.469.9089
Skype: Cultural.Embrace
Email: info@culturalembracebyapi.com

Teach English in Colombia with Sueños Compartidos

Teach English in Colombia

CITY: Caquetá, Caquetá and Casanare
START DATE: June, 2013
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Sueños Compartidos is seeking volunteers for our Maestros program in Colombia.
Maestros is four weeks of intensive conversational English for public school teachers arranged with department-level Secretary of Education offices. Start dates/locations: June 17-July 12 in Caquetá/Cauca/Casanare and July 1-July 26 in Nariño. Homestay and meals provided by local families in Colombia.
REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements: 25+ years old, five years teaching experience, undergraduate degree.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact Tomas at tomas.davis@hotmail.com for more information

English Teachers needed in Colombia

Teach English in Colombia

CITY: Ibague, Pereira
START DATE: ASAP
SALARY: A salary of 1,100,000 Colombian Pesos monthly (approx. $600.00 Canadian).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Native Tongue is Canadian owned and operated, in its eleventh year of operation in Colombia and is registered with the Secretary of Education. We operate schools in the cities of Ibague and Pereira.
We are looking for experienced teachers to start work IMMEDIATELY. A clear voice with a neutral “North American” accent is important. An outgoing, energetic person is a must. Spanish is an asset, however not necessary.
Please note: There are currently two positions open, one in Ibague and one in Pereira. Although you may be required to teach various different levels and age groups, we are specifically looking for someone who is comfortable teaching children as young as three years old.
We offer:
-A salary of 1,100,000 Colombian Pesos monthly (approx. $600.00 Canadian).
-Airfare compensation bonus of 300,000 Colombian Pesos (approx. $150.00 Canadian) per month, paid upon completion of your contract.
-A written contract which meets all local standards and practices.
-Full assistance in obtaining a work-visa, paid for by the school. All foreign teachers at Native Tongue require a work-visa. For your own security please do not accept positions at other schools without a visa. It is illegal and has serious consequences in Colombia.
-Medical insurance (after 60 days) arranged for and paid in part by the school. This is a broad coverage including emergency and regular care as well as drug and dental.
-Apartment rental supplement of $375,000 Colombian Pesos paid by Native Tongue.
-Full academic support including the direction and materials needed to teach your classes.
-Possible contract renewals including other school locations and management positions.
REQUIREMENTS:
We require:
-A native English speaker willing to sign an 11 month contract.
-Experience in teaching English, preferably EFL overseas.
-An English teaching certificate is a must* (TESOL etc.). No degree is required.
-28 hours per week of in-class teaching at various times from 7:00am – 9:00pm Monday through Friday and Saturday 8:00am – 5:00pm. The school is closed on Sundays. You may be required to work “split-shifts”, for example mornings and evenings.
-One to teach classes of all levels and ages. The majority of students are young adults and class sizes are typically up to 15 (occasionally special groups are larger).
-A professional attitude. Although teaching overseas is all about the experience of travelling and being immersed into new cultures, Native Tongue abides by its contracts and expects teachers to do the same.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
To be considered for a position:
Send by e-mail a cover letter and complete resume including a telephone number and your photo.
DO NOT attach certificates, diplomas or letters of reference (these may be requested at a later time).
Your e-mail will be reviewed ONLY if you follow these instructions.
Please be prepared to demonstrate your English by phone. If English is not your first language please do not apply.
If you are not serious about accepting this position, or are not available when required please do not apply at this time.
If you qualify you will be contacted, at which time we will answer any questions you may have. Due to the volume of e-mails received, not all applicants will be contacted, but please watch for future job postings and re-apply.
*Applicants without an English teaching certificate may also apply, however must agree to be trained through Native Tongue’s “Teacher Preparation and Placement” department at their own cost.
E-mail: smiranda@cogeco.ca
Shawn Miranda,
Canadian Operations,
Native Tongue,
Colombia.

Teach English in Colombia with Sueños Compartidos!

Teach English in Colombia

START DATE: February 1, 2013
WORKING CONDITIONS:
We have sent over 90 volunteers to Mexico and Colombia since 2009 and we continue to grow!
We are looking for two more volunteer teachers for our semester program in Colombia.
The program is an English teaching assistant position working with public school English teachers in-classroom and in conversational English classes.
Teaching in exchange for housing and meals with local families – no work visa required. Time commitment is between one and four months during the period February 1-June 1.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications: 24+ years old, 1 year of teaching experience OR CELTA/Oxford Seminars TEFL certificate, basic-level Spanish, undergraduate degree.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For more information contact us at tomas.davis@hotmail.com or visit our website at www.suenoscompartidos.org.

Teach English in Colombia, Interview with Colin Post

How long have you been teaching English in Colombia?

Almost one year.

Please tell us about your job?

I work for an institute at the high end of the English industry here in Colombia. The institute charges companies top dollar and sends us to busy professionals’ offices for classes early in the morning or after their workday. Most classes are at multinationals you’d know. My hours are very irregular, rarely keeping the same schedule from one month to the next. But it pays well and I never teach more than 20 hours a week.

How did you find your first teaching job?

I found my institute through a referral from a gringa at the same hostel. I didn’t have an English-teaching job before arriving.

How easy is it to find English teaching positions?

If you’re a native speaker, it will be difficult NOT teaching English. In other words, very easy.

Is it necessary to have teaching certificates or training to find employment?

I imagine it depends on the country and the institute. I was TESOL-certified and that helped me get on where I am, but you can teach English with no training if you’re a native speaker.

How did you get your first work visa?

My institute sponsored mine.

Is it possible for teachers to arrive without a work visa and look for a job?

That’s what I did. Tourist visas in Colombia are limited to six months per calendar year.

What is the cost of living in Bogota?

I pay $300 / month in rent, average restaurant meal costs $3, going out can run the gamut depending on your scene. The most expensive beer in town is $3.

How much money can the average teacher expect to save?

Save? Teaching English? HAHA!

Are there many opportunities to earn income on the side?

I offer web development and e-marketing services, I have an import deal from Peru, I do freelance writing, and I actually launched my own English language business.

Do you recommend Colombia for other English teachers?

Students are friendly, life is great. Crime may be higher than many are willing to tolerate. The catch-22 is that I highly recommend Colombia but I don’t want it to be flooded with gringos.

What advice would you offer for others thinking of teaching English Abroad?

Pull the trigger.

How long do you plan on staying in Colombia?

At least another few years, maybe my whole life.
LINKS
Expat-Chronicles Colin’s blog about life in Colombia

English Teaching Jobs in Colombia