TESOL Jobs in Peru

There is an enormous demand for English and native speaker teachers. However, the low salaries, difficulty in obtaining working papers and bad reputation of the country in safety terms generally mean that it is often ignored by English teachers. Yet the range of opportunities in Lima is enormous for those willing to overlook the downside.

Sample Jobs

1. Native English Teacher Required in Lima, Peru

Openings at one of Peru’s most prestigious schools based in Lima. Teaching a mixture of adults (70%) and Younger learners (30%) in one of the most popular destinations for EFL teachers. Ideal for an independent teacher with at least basic Spanish speaking ability. Current staff profile: British nationals with TESOL, or equivalent, and a university degree.

Positions to start monthly (4 - 5 month visa process).

Contracts include:

• 30 contact hours per week
• Return flight London-Lima-London paid at the end of the contract
• 30 days paid holiday
• Accommodation arranged and visa costs reimbursed
• Good salary plus tax-free bonus
• 1 year renewable contract - year round recruitment
• Minimum 6 months’ teaching experience preferred
• Interviews approx. 15-20 weeks prior to start date

2. Teach in an International School in Lima, Peru

F. D. Roosevelt School was founded in 1946 by American residents in Peru. It is a non-sectarian, non-profit, private day school supported by tuition and fees. The program is co-educational, non-residential and extends from early childhood (age 3) through twelfth grade. We are also an IB World school with authorized PYP, MYP and DP programs.

Our attractive facilities are located on a well landscaped, twenty-three acre campus in Camacho, La Molina, a southeastern suburb of Lima.

Our student body of 1,200 is about 50% ex-pat and 50% Peruvian, and our students represent over 35 nationalities.

FDR seeks talented, highly qualified teachers who are committed to the intellectual, social and ethical development of students.

Ideal candidates should:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of two years full-time teaching experience, preferably in diverse setting
• A valid teaching certificate (TESOL or equivalent)
• A commitment to the tolerance of diversity
• Significant recent professional development
• Technology expertise and a commitment to continued growth in personal computer skills and the integration of technology in the classroom
• Strong communication skills