You can arrange interviews at some schools before you leave. IB Schools are popular, as is the not-for-profit CEDEI School. Alternatively The Association of American Schools in South America has links to other language academies.
Can I find work while in-country?
This is the easiest way to find a job: simply ask around or check the notice boards at your hostel.
What is the usual hiring process?
Once you’ve found a school you’d like to work for, send them your CV and they’ll arrange an interview for your arrival in Ecuador.
Is a work visa required to find paid work?
Yes, although very few teachers actually obtain one: most just renew their tourist visa by leaving and re-entering the country every 90 days (6 months if you’re from the UK). Your employer can also get you a one-year cultural exchange visa – the great thing about this is that your salary becomes a tax-free “allowance”!
Work visa requirements:
Personal references
Medical certificate
Birth certificate
Police report
Proof of financial support
“Job” offer
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