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English Teaching in Jordan

Teaching English Jobs

A relatively small market for Jordan-teach-abroad-top English teachers, Jordan is known for its traditional Bedouin culture, the warm hospitality of its people and the stunning ruins of ancient sites like Jerash and Petra. The official language of Jordan is Arabic, however there is a long tradition of usage of English, as Jordan was administrated by Great Britain under the League of Nations' Mandates System until 1946.

Most first-time English teachers will gain employment by interviewing in person once they arrive in Jordan, and they will also be responsible for their airfare, as well as housing. Wages are not high, but due to the low cost of living they typically enable English teachers to live comfortably. Most teachers live in apartments recently vacated by previous teachers, and many share accommodations with their coworkers. Schools typically offer around 20-25 hours per week of work, leaving you plenty of opportunity to travel and explore. Giving private lessons are a popular way to earn extra money.

Major cities offering the most English teaching jobs in Jordan are Amman, Az Zarqa, Irbid, and Al Karak, as well as other larger cities.

English Teaching Requirements in Jordan

Education: BA/BS is preferred but not required; TEFL TESOL Certification is required. Students can obtain certification in any of our Worldwide TEFL locations or by taking the Online TEFL Class.

Typical hiring process: face-to-face in Jordan, some phone/e-mail in advance.

Average teaching hours per week: 20–25 hours of classroom plus extra prep time

Types of students: business professionals, adult language learners, children in public schools and private language schools

Average monthly pay: 4 600-1,000 USD; 350-700 JOD

Start-up cost: $ 700-900 USD; 500-640 JOD

Potential to save or break even: Potential to break even

Accommodation/housing benefits paid: No, will assist with housing

Flight reimbursement: Rarely

English teaching interviews by phone and face to face

Interesting Facts About Life in Jordan

The Jordanian capital of Amman is built on the site of the ancient Greco-Roman city of Philadelphia.

Known as the “rose-red city” and featured as the “‘Canyon of the Crescent Moon” in Indiana and the Last Crusade, the ancient Nabatean capital of Petra was recently named by the BBC as one of "the 40 places you have to see before you die." Europeans did not discover Petra until the 19^th century.

The modern Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was founded after the British relinquished control of the country following World War II.

According to the Bible, the burial site of Moses is unknown, but long-standing tradition holds that he was buried on Mount Nebo in western Jordan.

Jordan has a population of approximately 6 million, many of whom claim Bedouin descent; approximately one third of the population is Palestinian.

Living in Jordan Teaching English...

For those looking to experience all the best that the Middle East has to offer, Jordan could be the place. From its biblical sites and Crusader castles to ancient Roman ruins, rolling deserts and the turquoise waters of the Red Sea, this small nation of 6 million could require lifetime or more to fully experience. A mostly arid country with breath-taking desert panoramas, wadis (dry river beds), lush oases, and sandy beaches, Jordan provides visitors with a generous helping of natural beauty.

Despite containing vast expanses of sandy desert, you can also participate in a number of unique aquatic activities here- try snorkeling through some of the Red Sea’s most striking underwater scenery, or floating in the salty Dead Sea. Also make sure to visit the ancient city of Petra- the stunning rock-carved ancient city that has been a featured backdrop of such classic Hollywood films as Lawrence of Arabia and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Expect to be warmly welcomed by the people of Jordan and don’t hesitate to take them up on their offers to share their nation’s exquisite history, culture and beauty with you.