Project Prices
£1,100 for 3-12 months teaching.
Two weeks Spanish lessons are included but can be extended for only £350 a week.
Project Dates
The first and third Sunday of each month.
Paid Teaching in Ecuador
The opportunity of a life time to do what you love doing in an exotic location where you can learn and earn all at the same time! This work placement will allow you to earn up to $10,000 in your first year. Why not travel a little while you’re there. Ecuador has so much to offer - with the Andes, Amazon, Galapagos all within a few hours travelling with safety being a key attribute to the country. There is also ice climbing, surfing, rafting and possibilities to scuba dive to fill your weekends. Greenforce staff is always there to help you along the way!
Project Details
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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
• The more experience you have (inc. a TEFL qualification) will increase your chances of earning a higher wage in Ecuador.
• For someone with a TEFL qualification and some leadership or teaching experience you could earn up to $600 per month or $7,200 per year. If you have your TEFL qualification and also previous TEFL 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.
Pre-requisites
• We do recommend that you have some experience in teaching for this program. It is not required that you have a teaching qualification however if you have a TEFL qualification you are likely to secure the more highly paid placements.
• 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.
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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