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No one heads out to teach English in Ecuador to earn huge amounts of cash and improve their bank balance! But although the wages aren't the highest, neither is the cost of living, so it's still possible to live on the salary from your TEFL job. Most work is to be found in universities and private language schools sector. Classes are usually run in the early morning and from late afternoon into early evening so as to avoid the heat of the tropical sun.
While Ecuador won’t ever rival Japan or South Korea as a top TEFL jobs destination, it is one of the most stable and accessible TEFL jobs markets in South America. There is ample opportunity to teach English in schools and universities in the main cities.
In Quito inexperienced TEFL teachers can expect to make around US$400 to US$700 a month. Teachers with more experience and qualifications can command a salary of nearer US$1000. Teachers who offer private lessons can earn around US$9 to US$12 an hour by teaching English in Ecuador's capital. The wages outside of the capital are a little lower, but you should still be able to live comfortably due to the low cost of living.
These cities are our top three choices for teaching English in Ecuador. They all offer something a little different, but they have a couple of things in common too: a high demand for TEFL teachers and loads of TEFL jobs.
Ecuador's capital is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America. All of which means, there are lots of TEFL jobs in Quito, especially in privately-run language schools and institutes.
Guayaquil is the commercial hub for all of Ecuador and its old town and riverside promenades draw in travelers from around the world. This combination of business and tourism has lead to an increased demand for people to teach English in Guayaquil.
The stunning city of Cuenca sits high in the Ecuadorian Sierra and its status as a World Heritage Site makes it a popular spot for tourists. The influx of foreign visitors has led to a huge increase in the number of TEFL jobs in Cuenca.
