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Teaching English Jobs

English teachers typically find work in February and March, and again in July and August.  While some schools will interview in advance over the phone and via email, most English teachers will be expected to interview in person once they arrive in Peru and they will also be responsible for their airfare, as well as housing.  Most teachers live in apartments recently vacated by previous teachers, and many room with their coworkers. 

A solid hourly wage allows English teachers to live a comfortable life.  Schools typically offer 20-25 hours per week of work, leaving you plenty of opportunity to travel and explore.  English teachers do not need to have a BA to teach in Peru, but it is preferred by most prospective employers.  A TEFL certification is absolutely necessary.  Major English teaching jobs are located in Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa.

 

 

Feedback from our TEFL class Alumni who are now teaching in Peru:

Q&As:
Lima, Peru Q&A with Zac Heisey
Lima, Peru Q&A with Caitlin Self
Arequipa, Peru Q&A with Degen Hill

Articles:
Teaching English in Peru - First World Problems - Caitlin Self
Teaching English Abroad: Because life's too short to not travel - Degen Hill
A Varied Palette in Peru - Caitlin Self
Jumping Off the Edge of the Earth: Surfing and Teaching Abroad - Zac Heisey
Well, Hello There - Degen Hill
Teaching English in Peru - Preparing for the Worst, It's Not What I Thought - Zac Heisey

Blogs:
Zac Heisey: http://inthenameofsurf.wordpress.com/ 
Degen Hill: http://ocpobwd.tumblr.com/
Caitlin Self: http://runningtheworldtravel.wordpress.com/

 

English Teaching Jobs

 
Interesting Facts About Life in Peru

• The earliest known evidence of human existence in Peru dates back to 10,560 BC. 
  

• The city of Cusco, the capital of the Incan empire and gateway to Machu Picchu, receives nearly 1 million visitors each year.

• The city of Cusco also has the highest level of ultraviolet light in the world.