TEFL Job in
Ecuador

Details

• Salary: Earn approximately $400 USD ($400*) per month.
• Accommodation: Our partners can offer you a private room in a rented house which will cost approximately $70 USD per month. Alternatively, you could choose to stay with a local family which will cost around $120 USD per month including food.
• Locations: Loja, Machala, and Cuenca.
• Contract length: 12 months
• Departure Dates: Loja and Cuenca start in February and September, while contracts in Machala start in May and October

*Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.

Requirements

i-to-i's Overseas Partner requires that all candidates meet the following criteria:

• Native English speaker.
• TEFL qualification (120-hour TEFL course required, a practical weekend course is essential).
• Must be aged between 23 and 55
• A university degree is not essential but is viewed as an advantage.

Teaching and Employment

• What age range will I be teaching?
  You will be working with adults, teenagers and children from 4 upwards.
• How many students are there in each group?
  There will be a maximum of 12 students per class.
• What does the work involve?
  The work involves teaching English grammar, oral and listening activities, helping with other activities such as culture days and events as well as admin and exam supervision.
• What teaching method is used?
  Teachers must prepare their own lessons. The textbook system that is used comes with lesson plans. Teachers can add value with supplementary activities.
• What kind of school will I be teaching in?
  You will be teaching in an independent language school. Our partners also have arrangements with some pre and primary schools which are within walking distance.
• How much will I be paid?
  You will earn $4 USD per hour. You will be paid weekly and our partners will help you to open a bank account. You may have the opportunity to increase your earnings as private tuition work is normally available, especially if you speak Spanish.
  Health insurance can be arranged.
  
• How many days holiday will I receive?
  Our partners are flexible about holiday allowance as long as it is arranged one month in advance and they have appropriate cover.
• What are my working hours?
  You will work anywhere from 4-5 hours a day, 5 days per week. Saturdays are also available in Loja.
• Will I receive any training?
  You will undergo a period of training where you will observe other teachers. You will also be observed when teaching your first classes. This period generally lasts a week, depending on the teacher.
• When should I book my flights?
  It is your responsibility to book and pay for your flights. We advise you refrain from booking your flights until you have been accepted for the teaching position.
• Who is my contract with?
  The contract you sign will be with the language school or institute that you will be teaching at, not with i-to-i. This means that if you have any complaints regarding your teaching placement you will need to take the matter up with the language school or institute and not with i-to-i.
• What visa do I need?
  Our partners recommend teachers to come on a work visa (12-VI) which is valid for up to 2 years. You should contact your local Ecuadorian embassy to enquire about the costs and the documents required for your visa application as this will vary in different countries. The cost will be approximately $200 USD.

*Currency conversion accurate at time of publication.

Recommended TEFL Training

While you can find a teaching job with basic TEFL skills, our in-country partners recommend our top-level course in order to find you the best job abroad!

• 120-hour Weekend TEFL Course

A top level course will increase your prospects, as you’ll qualify for more specialised and challenging TEFL jobs with higher salaries.

Please note: The job placement service does not guarantee that an applicant will be offered a position. A job offer will be made providing you meet the initial requirements, successfully pass any interview process and that a suitable position is matched to your profile.

i-to-i UK Limited is acting as an employment agency for the purposes of the job placement service.