TEFL Jobs in Costa Rica

As with most other parts of the world, learning English is seen as a way to get a good job or a promotion and a larger salary in Costa Rica. Due to this, there are many language schools in Costa Rica offering different kinds of English courses all year round. This is true in practically every city and reasonably sized town. Of course this means that there are a lot of TEFL jobs available in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is a wonderful country in which to live and its culture is amazing. Teaching English in this country will give you a great opportunity to really explore everything it has to offer.

When to find a TEFL Job in Costa Rica

Most schools in Costa Rica recruit between May and September. During that time of year, demand for English teachers is quite high, with more TEFL jobs than there are teachers to fill them. If you arrive at a different time of the year, there are still positions available year round - just not as many.

How to find TEFL Jobs in Costa Rica

Provided you have a well recognized TEFL certificate such as that offered at TEFL International, and you present yourself in a professional manner, you should be able to land a TEFL job in Costa Rica.

Most of the EFL jobs are in the bigger cities such as the capital, San Jose. However, teaching in a big noisy city may not be everyone’s idea of a good location. If that is the case, you should try to find a TEFL job at one of the several schools to be found in beach cities or smaller towns in the country. Competition for these EFL jobs is rather stiff but with some perseverance, they can be found. Of course you may have to put in more effort and wait longer to find one of these more sought after positions.

Like any country, it’s best to be applying for jobs in-person. The vast majority of employers in Costa Rica will want to meet you face-to-face and perhaps even observe a practice lesson before offering you a job.

It’s best to identify the city in which you’d like to work, get there as soon as possible and hit the pavement, ready for employment. Larger cities of course represent a larger pool of employment options, but jobs in smaller cities might be easier to come by as few people are looking for work there.

Questions to Ask your Employer

While considering a job offer, 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. This will help you avoid any unpleasant surprises after agreeing to take the position. Also, be sure to get all details confirming benefits written in your contract.

•  Immediate Job Openings for EFL Teachers in Costa Rica!

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  Date posted:2012-02-23 | Writer: English to Go Ltd | Email: jobs@english2go.co.cr

  English to Go in San Jose, Costa Rica, has immediate job openings for TEFL qualified teachers to teach English to employees and executives in their workplace during the week, with weekends free to explore Costa Rica's rainforests, volcanoes, white water rivers, world class surfing, fishing and beaches. Benefits package includes competitive pay, end of contract bonus, airport pick-up, discount travel, and we also help you find a place to live and set up a bank account.
  
  Candidates need to have the minimum requirements listed below.
  
   Native born, North American English speaker (preferred) Candidates from other English speaking countries will be considered.
  
   University Graduate (B.A. or higher preferred)
  
   ESL teaching certificate: TESOL, TEFL, CELTA etc… or minimum 2 years ESL teaching experience
  
  6 month minimum commitment.
  
  Teacher candidates should have the following characteristics:
  Responsible; Dependable; Personable; Dynamic; Energetic; Independent; Outgoing; Customer service, quality oriented; Professionally dressed with good personal hygiene and Financially stable
   
  Although we are looking for teachers who can start now, we are always looking for qualified staff throughout the year.
  
  If you are interested in finding out more send a short e-mail WITHOUT attachments to the e-mail address given on the job heading and you will receive our auto-responder with job details and application instructions.
  

•  Full-time Corporate EFL Positions in San José, Costa Rica!

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  Date posted:2011-10-31 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: jobs@idiomacr.com

  We are Idioma Internacional, a language institute celebrating over a dozen years of quality instruction and communicative solutions located in a vibrant downtown neighborhood in San José, Costa Rica. We have a Corporate Division where our teachers travel around the Central Valley and deliver top-quality business English to both local and international corporations. We offer an incredible experience to broaden professional and personal skills in an exciting work environment as well as make a real impact on the lives of Costa Ricans across the country.

  
  

  Our requirements for hire are as follows:

  
  

  • U.S. or Canadian native English-speaker

  • TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification

  • Bachelor's degree (English and/or Education majors preferred)

  • One year contract and commitment

  • Work visa document: five-year standard criminal background check authenticated by Secretary of State and the Costa Rican Consulate in the US or Canada

  • At least 1 year experience teaching (preferred)

  • Some Spanish (preferred)

  • Work/Living experience abroad (preferred)

  
  

  All teachers earn between $650-$900 per month teaching and average 20-30 hours a week. We offer many benefits to our teachers:

  
  

  • Legal work visa option

  • Competitive pay, quarterly performance bonuses, travel reimbursement for classes

  • Access to private health insurance and the Costa Rican Caja national insurance

  • Extensive Training and Mentor Programs

  • Access to Spanish lessons and intercambios

  • Assistance in finding housing, opening a bank account and cell phone line

  • International Experience

  
  

  We are interviewing and hiring for Corporate positions in San José. Send your resume, a recent photo and contact information (name, position, email address) for three professional references to the e-mail address given on the job heading if you meet the requirements above. We only consider candidates who send us all documentation. We regretfully cannot respond to all interested applicants.

  
  

•  Opportunities For TEFL Qualified Teachers in Costa Rica

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  Date posted:2011-05-05 | Writer: Intercultura Costa Rica | Email: lindsay@interculturacostarica.com

  Intercultura are currently seeking teachers for their school in Heredia who are available to start in July. One-year contracts are offerd for full-time teachers, and six-month contracts for part-time teachers. Candidates must have a minimum of a TEFL or TESOL certification, a Bachelor's Degree, and one year of experience is preferred, but not required. Benefits include competitive wages, paid trainings and opportunities for professional development, free intensive Spanish classes, cooking classes, and dance classes for full-time teachers, monthly bonuses, bank account set-up, and health insurance after six months. If you meet our requirements and are motivated and committed to teaching in Costa Rica, please contact Lindsay at the e-mail address given on the job heading.

•  Regular TEFL Vacancies in Costa Rica

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  Date posted:2011-03-30 | Writer: Idioma Internacional | Email: jobs@idiomacr.com

  Idioma International is a unique English-language consulting firm on the western side of San José, Costa Rica. We deliver a full spectrum of customized business-English communication solutions. Our organization is made up of bright, motivated professionals who are given the opportunity to showcase their talents in a progressive and open work environment. Employees have described working at Idioma International as “an experience unlike any other,” and agree that the company has redefined what “working” means to each of us. We believe that work should be something people enjoy. If you are a TEFL qualified, experienced teacher with excellent interpersonal skills and a sincere desire to work hard and expand your horizons in Costa Rica , we would be happy to consider your application. We are always looking for qualified EFL/ESL instructors and welcome the opportunity to consider your application.  If you possess all of the minimum qualifications and some of the preferred qualifications, then please send us all of the following to the e-mail address given on the job heading:
      
  Updated résumé – with email and phone numbers
  where you can be reached
      Recent photo
      3 professional references with email and phone numbers
  
  Minimum requirements
  
  • University degree
  • TESOL / TEFL or related certification
  • 6 months teaching experience
  • Minimum one year commitment
  
  We recruit and hire on a regular basis so feel free to send us a résumé, photo and references at any time.

•  Teach English in Costa Rica

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  Date posted:2010-05-13 | Writer: English to Go | Email: academics@english2go.co.cr

  Have need for experienced, TEFL certified teacher for adults to teach in the San Jose area. Looking for a six month commitment. Degree plus certification, TEFL, TESOL, etc. required. $8.00 per instruction hour compensation

  Cell phone line is possible to use while you are here is possible if you do not have one already.

  Living in country already but will consider others if you already are heading to Costa Rica.

  Sent resume, photo, and cover letter to the e-mail address given on the job heading telling us why you want to teach in Costa Rica.

  Should have secondary source of financial support since this is a part time position right now but could turn into more very soon.

  English to go has been in business for over 8 years now, and has been teaching with some of the top companies in Costa Rica. If you are interested, we are interested in talking with you right away!

•  Teach EFL in Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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  Date posted:2010-02-23 | Writer: St. Patrick American School | Email: info@saintpatrick.ed.cr

  St. Patrick American School is looking for TEFL qualified native English speaking teachers who are able to commit to an 11 month contract for small classes of 10-18 children aged 2-6. We are a private institution situated in Puntarenas which has access to Costa Rica’s many tourist destinations. The school has modernized offices, newly constructed recreational areas, library and computer laboratory. The school currently has 180 enrolled students. Benefits include vacations which comprise of a week at Easter, three weeks in July in addition to various national holidays.

  To apply, send your resume outlining your qualifications, a cover letter discussing your interest in teaching, and a photo of yourself to the e-mail address given on the job heading. You can also fax the documents to (506)663-6064.

•  Teach EFL in Costa Rica

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  Date posted:2009-12-08 | Writer: English2go | Email: teach@english2go.co.cr

  Location:
  San Jose, Costa Rica

  Start Date:
  ASAP

  Salary:
  US$ 7-9/hour

  Contract Inclusions:

  • Free Spanish classes
  • Airport pick-up
  • Discount travel
  • Assistance to get a cell phone, find a place to live and set up a bank account.

  Requirements:

  1. Native born/ North American English speaker (preferred)
  2. Candidates from other English speaking countries will be considered based on their accent or hopefully lack of, as well as their immigration status.
  3. University Graduate (B.A. or higher preferred)
  4. ESL teaching certificate: CELTA, TESOL, TEFL etc or minimum 2 years ESL teaching experience

  Contact Information:
  Interested applicants may send an email (without attachments) to the e-mail address given on the job heading and you will receive the company’s auto-responder email with job details and application instructions.

•  TEFL Position in Costa Rica

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  Date posted:2009-09-30 | Writer: SCLC | Email: commdev@learningcentercostarica.org

  Located on the beautiful Sarapiqui River, the Sarapiqui Conservation Learning Center is a non-profit organization in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Costa Rica dedicated to linking the communities with conservation through education and ecotourism.

  The SCLC is currently looking for an ESL Teacher. This position involves teaching English to adults and teens at the Center, possibly teaching English at local elementary schools, and assisting with conservation projects. Preferred applicants have TEFL certification, a university degree and speak Spanish.

  Job Description
  • Teach 3 levels of English night classes to adults and young adults. (Each level meets twice a week for 1.5 hrs)
  • Teach one English course during the day that meets 2 times per week (level to be determined by needs of community) (Schedule to be determined by volunteer)
  • Maintain and Update the current English curriculum
  • Assist After-School Program coordinator with incorporating English into lesson plans
  • Assist Scholarship Program coordinator with incorporating English into Scholarship Program
  • Develop additional English classes as interested or time permits

  Job Requirements
  • Minimum advanced beginner/intermediate level of Spanish
  • Fluency in English
  • Certification in ESL, such as TEFL / TESOL 
  • Experience teaching ESL
  • Experience creating lesson plans
  • Experience teaching adults and children
  • Experience with classroom management
  • Willing to work nights 5:30 – 8:30 pm

  ***All long-term volunteers receive free room and board with a local homestay family, including three meals a day and laundry, as well as a bicycle and Internet access at the Center.

  How to Apply:
  To apply, please send an email to the address given on the job heading page with a copy of your resume.

•  Job Teaching TEFL in Costa Rica

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  Date posted:2009-05-14 | Writer: Swan English | Email: info@theswanenglish.org

  The Swan English Learning is looking for TEFL qualified native English Teachers. We are a relatively new company to the market, having set up this year, although we have already secured contracts with companies such as Hotel Punta Leona, Club Punta Leona, Interbus and Ingevial, as well as several home visits. We have part & full time opportunities and offer excellent pay, together with training and free Spanish classes. Call Heredia and Ciudad Colon on 2249-3598 or e-mail us at the address given on the job heading.

•  Opportunity Teaching TEFL in Costa Rica

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  Date posted:2009-01-04 | Writer: inlingua | Email: sanjose@inlingua.com

  inlingua, Costa Rica is hiring!

  We are seeking ESL teachers to teach professional adults in the business community to start early 2009. Our offices are located in the prestigious Forum, Santa Ana plus a new, second location in San Jose. We are recruiting TEFL teachers who are willing to work from part-time up to 40 +hrs per week in either center.

  Minimum job requirements: -CELTA/TESOL/TESL/TEFL certification -bachelor’s degree (minimum) -2 years of relevant teaching experience -recent proof of clear criminal record

  Place: San Jose, Costa Rica
  Beginning: First quarter of 2009