Teaching English in Argentina

Argentina is a good place for newly trained teachers to gain English teaching experience. The English language is in demand in Argentina, and so are good teachers of English. Although Argentina has recently had serious economic problems, it is still a wonderful place to teach English, and is now a very inexpensive destination. Native speaking and TEFL qualified English language teachers are in high demand in Argentina and should be able to find a teaching position in Buenos Aires and other large cities fairly quickly.

Teach English in Argentina and you will teach classes from a wide variety of backgrounds. Your students will come from a broad range of age groups, professions and social groups. Jobs teaching English in Argentina can be found in a number of ways. These methods of finding employment are a good benchmark for your TEFL job seeking process anywhere in the world. Contact as many language schools as you can through internet advertisements for English teachers and also online sources of school information, such as the yellow/white pages, language school directory listings and online newspapers. Forward an up to date resume with a photograph. Always call the school in advance to introduce yourself. If a school does not need a teacher at that moment, call back or email a couple of weeks later. As with most locations, it’s often more effective to be in the country or city where you are seeking a teaching position. Always remember to ask schools important questions such as salary/hourly pay rate, whether you’ll be teaching at the school or traveling to the work place, visa details etc.

Once employed teaching English in Argentina, you may find that a school offers just a few hours a week initially. You may be required to cover for sick colleagues or take on small classes. This is quite normal for teachers in Argentina. Schools like to check new teacher’s reliability and classroom performance before allocating a full time table. Your wages will vary from school to school and by the type of class you teach, with group classes often paying more than individual classes. The current hourly rate is between $US 4-7.

Another way to find classes teaching English in Argentina is by simply talking to people. Many teachers have found students by getting to know people in bars, clubs, restaurants, on the bus or train, at any social event and in virtually any social situation. Once you have found some private students, you will find that if your students like your teaching, they will recommend you to their friends and relatives.

Argentina has always had a substantial English speaking population and previously English teaching jobs were never as easy to come by as in most other Latin American countries. While recent economic and political problems have served to decrease the value of the Peso, the demand for native English teachers is very high with very good employment opportunities in Buenos Aires and other large cities throughout Argentina.

TEFL Courses in Buenos Aires

Sample offer Job Teaching English in Argentina

TEFL Teacher needed at our school on Carlos Casares (a small town in Buenos Aires Province).

The job opportunity is for young QUALIFIED teachers of English who are looking for new challenges, have a good sense of humor and a positive aptitude for teamwork. Language teaching experience is an advantage, but not essential (we offer on the job training).

Argentina
Capital city	Buenos Aires
Language	Spanish
Currency	Peso
Typical TEFL teacher salary	US$15 per hour
Major TEFL locations	Buenos Aires