Immediate Opportunities for EFL Teachers in Ecuador

New York English Learning Center (New York ELC), a relatively new non-profit academic institution dedicated to helping students understand the English language. In many schools, there are 40-50 students per classroom and they don’t learn. Here the policy is no more than 10 per classroom. New York ELC seeks qualified EFL teachers to begin by the end of September for a minimum of five months.

ABOUT CATAMAYO:

There are about 30000 inhabitants and it is known as the town of eternal sun. Weather is around 26-33 degrees most of the year round. As it is smaller than Loja there is a friendly feel to it and you can walk into the city center quite comfortably. There is a water park really close by on the outskirts of Catamayo.   

POSITIONS AVAILABLE:

EFL teachers for children, adolescents and adults. Children start at 4 years old. I have distinct groups 4-5 year olds, 5-6 year olds and 7-8 year olds. These are 3pm in the afternoons. After that 4pm, 5pm, 6pm are from9+. You could get 11 year olds, 14 year olds etc. The 2-hour intensive class 7-9pm could have adolescents or adults. There are also provisioned classes in the mornings, too. This slot is also reserved for privates. Your hours could well be a mixture of mornings /afternoons/evenings and Saturdays.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

A Bachelor's Degree, a TEFL/CELTA/TESOL or other related certificate, and must be a native English speaker or native-like fluent English speaker. Desired qualifications also include experience working with all ages starting at 4 years old to adults, teaching Grammar, Pronunciation, Speaking and Listening courses. We teach to the Cambridge ESOL syllabus.

DUTIES:

4+ hours per day Monday to Friday, with opportunities for extra tutoring and Saturday classes. Teachers are provided with student and teacher books, prepared planning calendar, pre-written tests and available resources, access to computers and internet.  

BENEFITS:

Compensation: $5 an hour

Instructors teach at least four classes a day and are able to request additional classes and/or tutorials, if available. New York ELC is a non-profit organization and while teachers don’t earn a lot of money by international standards, they do earn enough to live comfortably in Ecuador and gain much in teaching experience and cultural exchange.

Other perks include salary paid every week and accommodation would be discounted, free wireless internet access. Visa is not required for Ecuador and airfare fees are the teacher's responsibility.

TO APPLY:

Please send your current resume and photo to the email address given on the job heading:  

Upon receipt and approval of your resume, we will schedule a whatsapp/skype interview with you.