Gap Year Expeditions, Global Volunteering & Conservation Projects – Greenforce

Highlights

Based in either Quito - the second highest capital in the world, Cuenca or Guayaquil our teaching placements are in local secondary schools, universities or English teaching institutes. Each institution is carefully screened to provide a challenging experience for the Greenforce participant

2weeks of Spanish classes, accommodation and confirmation of a teaching placement are included in the price.

Pay / Salary

Please note that a minimum of 6 months is required for this program

• You will need some teaching qualifications (e.g. a TEFL course) in order to get paid teaching work in Ecuador.
• The more experience you have the higher wage you can expect to earn.
• Completing the weekend TEFL course, and with no additional teaching experience, you can secure a position working in a language school - for which you can expect to earn approx $300US per month.
• Completing the 4-12 week TEFL course, and with no additional teaching experience, you can secure a position working in a school - for which you can earn approx $450US+
• If you have your TEFL qualification and also previous TEFL or teaching experience, you could earn an additional $120-$150 per month.
• To teach professional adults at a Language Academy, you are required to be a minimum age of 21 and have some previous teaching experience.

Accommodation /Cost of Living

• We provide your first two weeks accommodation for free, to help you settle in. You will also typically receive inclusive local medical insurance.
• Typically a centrally located professional shared apartment will cost around $150-$200 per month and you will only need around $8 per day for your meals.
• Your apartment will have a kitchen unit, bathrooms and could be shared between two to four people.
• The currency of Ecuador is the US dollar. You can use your credit card when out there. ATM’S are also available if you need to get cash out during your stay.

Please remember that minimum commitment time is 6 months.

Visa extension in Ecuador cost USD 450.00 approx, after 90 days.

Pre-requisites

• Minimum 6 months commitment time due to local school requirements
• You will need a teaching qualification (TEFL) or teaching experience to get paid work on this program.
• The more experience you have the higher wage you can expect to earn.

• Completing the weekend TEFL course, and with no additional teaching experience, you can secure a position working in a language school - for which you can expect to earn approx $300US per month.
• Completing the 4-12 week TEFL course, and with no additional teaching experience, you can secure a position working in a school - for which you can earn approx $450US+
• If you have your TEFL qualification and also previous TEFL or teaching experience, you could earn an additional $120-$150 per month.
• To teach professional adults at a Language Academy, you are required to be a minimum age of 21 and have some previous teaching experience.
• If you do not have any teaching experience it is a good idea to get a TEFL in the UK before you go. The investment in your TEFL course will typically be repaid to you within the first months, while experienced teachers can obtain an additional financial bonus.
• We look for people with an interest in teaching that have an outgoing personality and a leadership quality. Spanish is not a requirement yet it is useful to have a working knowledge of the language so you can interact with the community and culture around you.

Your program includes:

• On receipt of deposit payment you will receive a Welcome E-mail enabling you access to your personal page including medical form, kit list, country history and project information.
• You will also be invited to your Meet Your Team briefing day and BBQ in Central London. We will fully prepare you before you go.
• Airport collection and briefing
• City tour of Quito old town. Two weeks accommodation and 3 meals per day.
• Options to: visit the Equator. Rafting. Amazon trek. Whale watching. Galapagos.
• On-going accommodation guaranteed placement service. School placement service. Salary as per your selected job offer. Support from our in country office.
• Emergency back up. Airport drop off.

How do I apply?

This is a great way to earn money in your GAP YEAR or have a low cost Career Break. All you have to do now to get the ball rolling is two things. Firstly book with us via our BOOK NOW button and secondly send us your CV and covering letter explaining why you will be a good teacher, in both English and Spanish. You will also have the opportunity to speak direct to your placement school before you go.

Country Information

• Population/Area - 12.5 million inhabitants/283,520 sq km

• Climate - tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands

• Spanish is Ecuador's official language however the Indian population speak Quichua, an Inca language. Other than Spanish, ten native languages are spoken in Ecuador. English is the most popular spoken foreign language amongst tourist and professionals.

Demographics

• The placement is open to all nationalities. It is always best to double check any visa requirements directly with the countries embassy in your country or on the web before booking to go anywhere.

• The minimum age for this trip is 17 years and there is no maximum.

Maps

Gallery: Ecuador Photos

Itinerary

Please read, keeping in mind this is a sample itinerary only and is based upon previous expeditions and may change.
Arrival

Day 1
On arrival at Quito International Airport - just look for our Greenforce shirts! In the morning we bring you to our office for your Welcome and Safety briefing. This is also an opportunity to discuss your placement with you and any questions you may have. We will then take you to your teaching placement. Following the introductions we will also settle you into your accommodation

The rest of your time there
You will typically be teaching in small groups and one to one sessions in the schools or languages institutes.
You can also earn extra money by teaching to businessmen and woman in the evenings or weekends - an ideal way to make extra money to enable you to take time off and travel around this amazing country to see such sites as Amazon, Andes, Galapagos and the city of Ecuador itself.

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