Date posted:2016-12-01 | Writer: Teach English:ESL | Email: [email protected]
Teach English:ESL are hiring EFL teachers to work with the Ministry of Education and National Training Services (two respected governmental organizations) in Colombia, South America teaching in under-privileged schools around the country. It's a paid position starting in JUNE/JULY 2017, with the option to sign a 6 or 11 month contract. You'd be co-teaching with a native Colombian teacher for approximately 20 hours each week and earning a stipend of 1,500,000 Colombian pesos each month. Plus, the added benefits are plenty: free two-week orientation with food and lodging, help with visa, airport pickup and transfer, free first month's accommodation (after the orientation, in your placement city), help obtaining health insurance, contract completion bonus, and more, all while exploring the beautiful country of Colombia.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
Monthly stipend of $1,500,000 Colombian Pesos
Free 2-week orientation/pedagogy training with room and board
6- or 11-month commitments
TP-1 Visa and Colombian identification card
Airport pickup in Bogotá
Help obtaining Colombian medical insurance
Free first month of accommodation in placement city
Monetary bonus upon completion of the program
24/7 support from regional coordinators
Bilingual school mentor
Co-teach with experienced Colombian teachers
Transport from orientation in Bogotá to placement city
Opportunity to create positive change and to become part of Colombian history while impacting the lives of hundreds of students
REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for candidates who are eager to teach in this capacity, and excited about furthering the Colombian government's bilingual initiative. In order to apply, you must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent, be a fluent English speaker, be between the ages of 21-55, and hold a clean criminal record.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A TEFL/TESOL certification or teaching experience
Experience of having traveled or lived in another country
Basic Spanish
HOW TO APPLY:
If you're qualified, please email us at the address given on the job heading with the following and then I will be in touch to arrange an interview (if you've already applied through another organization hiring for the Ministry of Education and SENA, please do not apply again):
Resume/C.V
Copy of your University degree
Copy of your passport
Letter of recommendation
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