Teaching English in India

Although primarily on a volunteer basis, positions Teaching English in India remain plentiful. There are various voluntary placement agencies who can arrange unpaid employment for qualified EFL teachers. Competition is strong for paid positions, but they are still available, especially in the business field. A degree in the field of education or a good deal of teaching experience, as well as a TEFL or similar certificate is usually necessary. Many jobs teaching English in India require you to work 6 days a week, and approximately 20-25 hours.

Teachers in India are generally treated with utmost respect. In the Indian culture, knowledge is regarded highly, therefore enticing students to gain as much as possible. Jobs teaching English remain somewhat difficult to obtain due to the fact that English is already widely spoken; therefore, schools generally look for someone willing to make a long-term commitment. It is also very important to have all of your legal documents in order upon beginning your job search. Aside from the school atmosphere, language schools are plentiful in India, especially in the large cities scattered throughout the country. Many of these jobs require nighttime availability and offer part-time positions to start. Corporate training is also a good way to get your foot in the door in India, but will most likely require some experience or certifications in the fields of business and commerce. In the BPO industry, teachers are hired as voice and accent trainers, and companies’ nationwide higher soft skill trainers to increase the awareness of appropriate interview skills, dress, general politeness and manners, etc.

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Sample Job offer Teaching English in India

Our company seeks a native English speaker born and raised in USA / Canada for a 1-year contract in Bangalore, India, with the option of mutually agreed extension by 1 more year. Extensive training would be given to each selected trainer/Language Specialist. Requirements include: TEFL / TESL / CELTA / TESOL Certificate; Familiarity with Windows and Office; 2 years ESL (English as Second language) teaching experience would be an added advantage. Responsibilities include: teaching a formal pronunciation curriculum, conducting interviews, scoring assessments and providing individual coaching and quality monitoring sessions to improve clarity of communications. Benefits include: Salary (after all statutory deductions & taxes) will be INR.47,000 per month; paid economy class airfare to / from Bangalore; paid furnished accommodations; comprehensive training (4-6 weeks); 2 weeks holiday after 6 months working; daily pick-up drop to & from office; lunch & dinner at office canteen; Visa processing fee & vaccination charges also paid as reimbursement against bills.

India
Capital city	New Delhi
Language	Hindi, Kannada
Currency	Rupee (INR)
Typical TEFL teacher salary	US$400/month
Major TEFL locations	Major cities