Location: Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Position: English Instructor

Starting date: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible English instructors who can convert our tailor-made curriculum into dynamic lessons that help our students develop their abilities to use English as a tool for communication.

Successful applicants will be offered a position as an English instructor in our after-school English program. Applicants with experience teaching English as a foreign language are preferred.

English instructors begin their day at 1:30 with a one-hour planning meeting. Classes begin at 2:30 with young children and end at 9:00 with adults. As the afternoon progresses the students get older and the day finishes in the evening with adults. Most classes are Monday-Friday. Some classes are Monday – Thursday.

The contract is for one school year. Our school year begins in April and ends at the end of January 2025.

Minimum Qualifications 

• C2 Level of English
• University degree
• TESOL certificate

• Travel insurance
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Preferred: 1+ years experience teaching in an EFL context.

We provide:  

• A monthly salary of between USD 1000 – 1200 depending on class load.
• Access to state-run health care
• Assistance acquiring housing
• 1 week of paid vacation
• Reimbursement of relevant visa fee paid upon completion of work agreement.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses (up to $500) paid upon completion or work agreement.

How to Apply

Complete the application form. Use the link below to access the application form.

Paragon Galapagos Application Form

Only complete and submitted application forms will be considered.

**Applications sent directly to email will be discarded.**

Interviews begin January 3, 2024.

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