Ecuador Overview
The level of demand
for native speakers is rather low but most TEFL-qualified teachers can find jobs in the capital city. Unfortunately, TEFL salaries are relatively low and despite low living costs you
certainly won’t be able to save much, if at all. TEFL in Ecuador is a fun experience for a short period of time but
certainly not a serious career option.
Type of Institution
|
Typical salary (USD/month)
|
Typical hours
|
Typical annual leave
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Language centres
|
600 – 1,200
|
Various split shifts and evenings and weekends
|
2 weeks plus national holidays
|
International schools and universities
|
2,500 upwards
|
9am – 4pm Monday to Friday plus some weekend work
|
10 weeks plus national holidays
|
Main places for jobs
Quito, Cuenca.
Typical requirements
Degree, TEFL, local interview preferred.
Tips
1. It is much better
to find a job before arriving in Ecuador but in reality the vast
majority of teachers arrive on tourist visas and remain on them due to the cost
and bureaucracy and unwillingness of most employers to apply for proper work permits.
2. Given the low
salaries, you may need to supplement your income with extra, private one-to-one tuition. Contacts are essential and found via word of mouth and through
local adverts and websites.
3. American
and Canadian teachers may be at a
slight advantage. Those who can speak Spanish will
find integration much easier.
Red tape
Your employer is responsible for obtaining your work permit.
However, in reality, many work illegally. Despite the flexibility this allows, this is not recommended
for obvious reasons. Top employers will
actually go through the troublesome process of making your employment legal. Without this, you are always at risk of being deported.
Cost of living
The cost of living in Ecuador is low.
Tax and salary information
You
should expect to be paid on a monthly basis. Make sure you actually have a contract or
else you may have problems when it comes to payday.
References
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