TEFL Jobs in Chile

The demand for TEFL jobs in Chile has grown along with its economy. In particular, the demand for business English teachers is thriving and there is a growing demand for teachers to teach younger learners of English. Chile also has many private language centers, especially in Santiago, the capital. If you have a well-recognized TEFL certificate (such as the certificate offered by TEFL International), you shouldn’t have difficulty finding an adequate job.

How to Find a TEFL Job in Chile

Chilean schools post their TEFL Jobs frequently on major TEFL web sites. It’s always a good idea to contact these schools six months before you plan to arrive in the country. Be sure you provide them with a professional, up-to-date resume that emphasizes your education, TEFL training, reliability and experience. However, you needn’t limit yourself to schools advertising TEFL jobs.

You can also obtain contact information for schools and language centers from business directories like the white pages, language school directories, and English and Spanish language national newspapers. Be sure to keep records of who you contact and be sure to follow up with them a few weeks later. If a school doesn’t have a teaching position available at that time, the situation can change quickly, so it’s a good idea to stay in touch with the school.

When to Apply for a TEFL Job in Chile

The academic school year in Chile starts in March and it’s best to try and apply for these jobs by October. Schools may take until the new year to contact you but at least you will have shown initiative for the gaining the position. And due to the inevitable scramble to fill all positions before the academic year starts, there is also a small push for jobs at the end of February.

When a school does contact you, they will want to conduct an interview—either face-to-face or via a phone call. Once a school makes an offer, it’s best to give them your decision within two or three days as schools tend to want a firm reply fairly quickly. As well, once hired, the school is required to offer you a contract.

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Be sure to have answers to all questions regarding rates of pay, salary and other benefits. Find out if you’ll have to travel to your lessons and if you get compensated and/or reimbursed for this time and expense. Ask about what kind of resources the school has for planning lessons and teaching materials, as well as what kind of administrative and collegial support you will have.

You’ll need a contract in order to get a work visa and it’s useful if the school will help you with this paper work. It can take some time to get through this process but most schools can at least help you with extending your first visa. Many schools will require you to go through their own training program, but if you have a TEFL certificate from a 4-week course or a 100-hour online course, this requirement is typically waived.

Typical class sizes range from individuals up to around 12 students. Teaching hours can be sporadic, with classes early and then late in the day. This leaves you time in the middle of the day to catch up on sleep, lesson plan or just relax.

We hope you find this information useful and you enjoy your TEFL Job in Chile.

•  Opportunity For TEFL Qualified Teachers in Patagonia, Chile

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  Date posted:2012-02-21 | Writer: Idiomas Sin Fronteras | Email: constanza-sin-fronteras@hotmail.com

  We are Idiomas Sin Fronteras, a language school hidden in the heart of the Lake District, at the gateway to the Chilean Patagonia. We are currently looking for EFL Teachers to work in our school in Puerto Varas. We offer you a unique opportunity to take a deeper and personal dive into South America, to share your life experience with Chilean people, to get to know their traditions and customs, and finally, to be a part of a great and unforgettable adventure combining working and exploring breathtaking Chilean landscapes painted with volcanoes and lakes.
  
  What do we offer?
  - a job contract from 6 months up to one year
  - 40 working hours a week (including up to 25 teaching hours).
  - free accommodation in a beautiful, old, colonial house with access to all the facilities, wi-fi included
  - $ 200 000 CLP of Salary
  - if you complete the 6 months, we cover the half of your return ticket
  
  What do we require?
  - open-minded, enthusiastic, sociable, creative, proactive and versatile personality
  - good communicative skills
  - English teaching certificates, such as TEFL, TESOL or CELTA or/and teaching experience
  
  We provide our teachers with all the teaching material needed.
  If you are interested in our offer, do not hesitate to contact us at the e-mail address given on the job heading..
  Enjoy an extraordinary and unforgettable experience in the heart of Chile. 
  

•  Seeking TEFL Qualified Teachers in Chile

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  Date posted:2012-01-25 | Writer: Executive English Solutions | Email: contact@ees.cl

  Executive English  Solutions, a premium language training provider based in Santiago, seeks experienced EFL teachers to join our team.
  
  We offer the following:
  
  Excellent teacher support, including an extensive library of TEFL methodology and extension materials
  Comfortable teachers area with high speed internet access
  Highly competitive hourly rate
  Contract completion and renewal bonuses
  On going in-service training and teacher development
  
  Our minimum requirements:
  
  Mature, Responsible and Professional
  Interested in human development
  University Degree
  Quality TEFL qualification
  Proven track record with a minimum of 1 year teaching experience
  Excellent Recommendations
  
  For consideration please send us your resume with a short cover letter including the date that you would be available to teach in Santiago to the e-mail address given on the job heading.

  EES – Executive English Solutions,
  
  Av Luis Thayer Ojeda Norte 0130, Oficinas 707-708,
  
  Providencia, Santiago, Chile
  
  Call: (56 2) 232 3571 o (56 2) 335 7781
  

•  TEFL Teachers Needed in Chile

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  Date posted:2011-09-06 | Writer: Comunicorp | Email: dgreenst@comunicorp.cl

  Comunicorp is a Santiago-based language consulting firm with a multi-national clientele. We are ISO 9001 certified which demonstrates our commitment to quality teaching. We have full-time and part-time openings for TEFL qualified teachers in Santiago to start in September 2011. All contracts continue through mid-December with renewal possibilities for 2012. We offer an above-market salary package.

  Comunicorp is currently seeking teachers who:
  * are Native English speakers
  * have a TEFL, TESOL or CELTA certification, or degree in ESL or Applied Linguistics
  * have a University degree
  * have a minimum of 1 year of classroom ESL experience preferably with adults

  Comunicorp offers:
  * above-market salary package
  * work visa
  * Spanish-English course exchange program
  * travel stipend for getting around Santiago or for traveling outside of the city
  * travel bonus upon contract completion

  If you would like further information about openings throughout the year, please send a resume and information about when you would be available for work and for how long you would like to stay in Chile. Also send the contact details of your most recent ADOS or DOS.
  Contact information:
  E mail address as given on job heading.
  phone: 56-2-234-1010

•  Opportunities For TEFL Certified Teachers in Puerto Varas en Patagonia, Chi

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  Date posted:2011-07-26 | Writer: Idiomas Sin Fronteras | Email: constanza-sin-fronteras@hotmail.com

  Are you interested in teaching English and discovering South America? We are Idiomas-sin-fronteras, a language school hidden in the heart of the Lake District, at the gateway to the Chilean Patagonia. We are currently looking for TEFL or TESOL qualified English-speakers to teach English in our school in Puerto Varas as we are expanding to Santiago and all over South America: Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, countries where teaching English is a big challenge for us.
  
  We offer you a unique opportunity to take a deeper and personal dive into South America, to share your life experience with Chilean people, to get to know their traditions and customs, and finally, to be a part of a great and unforgettable adventure combining working as a volunteer and exploring breathtaking Chilean landscapes painted with volcanoes, lakes and deserts.
  
  What do we offer?
  - a job contract from 6 months up to one year
  - minimum Chilean wages for 100 hours of teaching English per month/25 hours per week.
  - free accommodation in a beautiful, old, colonial house with access to all the facilities, wi-fi included.
  - if you have to come to Chile from abroad we cover the half of your travel expenses.
  
  What do we require?
  - open-minded, enthusiastic, sociable, creative, proactive and versatile personality
  - good communicative skills
  - English teaching certificates such as TEFL / TESOL  and some teaching experience
  - communicative Spanish would be an advantage
  
  We provide our teachers with all the teaching material needed.
  
  Should you be interested in our offer, do not hesitate to contact us at the e-mail address given on the job heading.
  

•  TEFL Certified English Teachers Required in Santiago, Chile

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  Date posted:2011-05-04 | Writer: Bridge- Linguatec | Email: headteacher@bridgelinguatec.com

  With over 25 years of experience, Bridge is a world leader in language, education, and travel. Our language institute in Santiago are hiring English teachers for 2011. We offer professional, personalized classes to executives in Santiago throughout the year. We are internationally certified and are committed in providing the highest quality of language services to our clients.
  
  Applicant Requirements:      
  •     Native English speaker
  •     University degree
  •     TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or IDELT certification
  •     Availability to work at least 6 months (refer to dates below)
  •     Ability to pass a basic training program, onsite at predetermined dates (to be announced to pre-selected applicants)
  
  Benefits:      
  •     Teachers are trained in the communicative approach to language instruction.
  •     We offer a contract with a minimum of hours guaranteed.
  •     We provide assistance in obtaining a full residence visa.
  •     Travel stipends are given for classes taught outside of the institute.
  •     You can take Spanish classes at cost in the Institute.
  •     We reimburse emergency travel insurance; upon successful completion of contract agreement (inquire for specific details).
  •     We reimburse airport pick up (TransVip shuttle bus service).
  •     New teachers get a welcome orientation.
  •     With full availability, applicants can expect to work approx. 60-80 hours per month.
  
  Salary:     Our pay rate for new teachers is CL$4,900 per hour as of March 2011. Bridge teachers are given an automatic raise after a certain number of lessons have been taught. We do our best to offer a full schedule of 60 – 80 hours or more per month to teachers who are available full-time. This amount is roughly between $200.000CLP to $500.000CLP/ month (with the dollar being considered at $500CLP/ dollar in January 2011.
  
  Dates of work:     Teachers starting in March, April and May must work at least until October 30, 2011. Teachers starting in June and July must work at least until December 31, 2011. Teachers starting in August or later must work at least until January 31, 2012.
  
  How to Apply:     Interested applicants should e-mail us at the address given on the job heading.

•  Regular Openings For TEFL Teachers in Chile

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  Date posted:2011-03-28 | Writer: Tronwell | Email: workwithus@tronwell.com

  Tronwell, a market leader within Turkey for language tuition, has regular opportunities for TEFL qualified teachers throughout Chile teaching a variety of ages, levels and courses. We currently employ over 200 teachers  in 11 towns or cities including Santiago, Antofagasta, Calama, Concepcion and Temuco. If you're interested in joining us contact us at the e-mail address given on the job heading, including your CV as an attachment.

•  TEFL Vacancies in Chile

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  Date posted:2011-01-10 | Writer: The Homework Club | Email: rebecca@thehomeworkclub.cl

  The Homework Club has several positions available for vibrant and energetic native English speaking TEFL teachers who have lots of experience and a love for teaching.
  
  We offer our teachers support, excellent resources, a competitive hourly rate and a fun working environment.
  
  If you are interested and can easily travel to the Lo Barnechea, Santiago for the interview and job, please send your CV and cover letter to the e-mail address given on the job heading.

  The Homework Club
  Avenida Las Condes 12251
  Offices 51-52
  Santiago
  Chile
  tel: 5622154984
  

•  English Teachers Needed in Santiago, Chile

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  Date posted:2010-10-06 | Writer: Deliotte | Email: pzaentzlewis@deloitte.com

  We are looking for qualified and highly motivated professionals for the positions of Business English teachers. Candidates should have some knowledge in finance and accounting. Requirements: native-speaker with IDELT / CELTA / TEFL or TESOL certification and at least one year of experience teaching adults. Business experience preferred but not required. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter to the e-mail address given on the job heading.

•  Job Teaching EFL in Santiago, Chile

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  Date posted:2010-01-13 | Writer: BridgeLinguatec | Email: headteacher@bridgelinguatec.com

  BridgeLinguatec Language institute will soon be hiring TEFL qualified English teachers for its Santiago, Chile School for the 2010 season. We offer professional, personalized classes to executives in Santiago throughout the year. We are internationally certified and are committed in providing the highest quality of language services to our clients.

  Applicants should:

  - Be native English speakers
  - Have a university degree
  - Be TEFL, TESOL CELTA or IDELT certified
  - Be willing to work at least 6 months (refer to dates below)
  - Pass a basic training program, onsite at predetermined dates (to be announced to pre-selected applicants)

  BridgeLinguatec offers accepted applicants the following incentive plan:

  - Communicative approach training
  - Contract with a minimum of hours guaranteed
  - Assistance in obtaining a full residence visa
  - Travel stipend for classes taught outside of the institute
  - A 30 hour free Spanish course lasting 2 weeks * (US$550 value)
  - Reimbursement of Emergency Travel Insurance; upon successful completion of contract agreement **
  - Reimbursement of airport pick up (TransVip shuttle bus service) ***
  - Welcome orientation
  - With full availability, applicants can expect to work approx. 60-80 hours per month.

  Interested applicants should send an email to Mr. Carlos Pizarro at the e-mail address given on the job heading, with the following “Subject”:

  YOUR_FULL_ NAME: TEACHER_APPLICATION 2010

  And must include the following:

  1. - An updated resume (MS Word Format)
  2. - Scanned copies of degree(s) and Certificate(s)
  3. - Scanned copies of transcripts
  4. - Scanned copy of the front page of passport
  5. - A brief cover letter stating reasons why you are a good candidate.

  We are not going to consider incomplete applications. 

  Dates of work:

  Teachers starting in March, April and May must work at least until October 30, 2010.
  Teachers starting in June and July  must work at least until December 31, 2010.
  Teachers starting in August or later must work at least until January 31, 2011.

•  Teach EFL in Chile

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  Date posted:2009-12-06 | Writer: The Antofagasta International School | Email: aischile@yahoo.com

  Location:
  Antofagasta, Chile

  Start Date:
  School Year 2010-2011

  Salary:
  With 0-1 year experience - US$1,100/month (1st year) US$1,200 (2nd month)
  With 2-3 years experience - US$1,200/month (1st year) US$1,300 (2nd month)
  With 4-5 years experience - US$1,400/month (1st year) US$1,500 (2nd month)
  With 6+ years experience - US$1,500/month (1st year) US$1,600 (2nd month)

  Working Conditions:

  • 40 hours/ week (8 A.M-6 P.M) – 35hrs: teaching hours/ 3hrs: meeting/ 5hrs: planning
  • Minimum of 2-year contract
  • School year is from March-December 13-week trimester schedule with 2 weeks break in between semesters
  • Tutoring after class hours is allowed for extra income

  Contract Inclusions:

  • Work visa
  • Health care package
  • Room in a shared accommodation
  • Teachers are provided with a National Police Clearance
  • US$1,200 bonus for plane fare after contract completion

  Requirements:

  1. Teaching certificates (TEFL / TESOL or equivalent) 
  2. With teaching experience preferred
  3. With Spanish language ability an advantage

  Company Information:
  The Antofagasta International School in Antofagasta, Chile is a reputable school that offers English lessons to both children and adults. The school runs on a 13-week trimester schedule.

  Contact Information:
  Interested applicants, send a cover letter and resume to the e-mail address given on the job heading.