TEFL jobs in Venezuela
A complete guide for TEFL teachers on teaching English in Venezuela
Overview
Are you feeling a little daring? Why not try to teach English in Venezuela, one of Latin America’s most picturesque countries on earth? Surprisingly, there are a lot of teaching positions open in this South American country despite the civil unrest. This is because Hugo Chavez, the late president, spent the majority of his 14 years in office assisting the poor, particularly in the areas of health care and education. Therefore, English is an important resource in this fast-rising nation, despite recent rocky political relations between the US and Venezuela, which means that teaching English in Venezuela could be the dream job you have been looking for.
Venezuela is a fantastic place for TEFL teachers to obtain experience while taking in the culture of Latin America and its spectacular natural wonders. Angel Falls, the tallest waterfall in the world, and the warm, azure seas of the Caribbean Sea are both found in Venezuela. The beaches offer crystal clear waters, and in general, the climate is good. The country has borders with Guayana on the east side, Columbia on the west and Brazil right below it. It is also a great base from which to hop over to the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Venezuela has vast natural gas reserves and is also a global oil exporter; in fact, they are the fifth-largest. You will find that many jobs require you to teach English in Venezuela to adults in the business world who have to deal with English-speaking clients.
We work hard to offer the most complete programme and employment listings at The TEFL Institute. The few teaching opportunities in Venezuela that we have been able to locate so far are mentioned here. You can read the entire article about teaching in Venezuela, search for other teaching jobs, or peruse the Teaching Job Board to find openings all over the world.
Living costs
Depending on the institution, foreign teachers could earn between €400 and €600 per month in pay teaching English in Venezuela. Additionally, the majority of English teachers work part-time jobs, and private tutoring for extra spending money is not unusual. But, of course, you do not have to teach English exclusively; there are other part-time jobs on offer to top up your income.
Venezuela often has cheaper living expenses than nations like Chile or Argentina in South America. So although there is a lot of inflation here, it should be pretty simple for an ex-pat teaching English in Venezuela to obtain housing and a job.
Since it can be challenging to find accommodation in some locations, it is common for schools to offer housing as a perk to English teachers in Venezuela. The most straightforward alternative for teachers who must locate their own housing is typical to be placed in touch with other educators who are looking for a roommate with whom to share an apartment.
The figures for living costs in Venezuela are taken from Numbeo.com, the world’s largest cost of living comparison site.
Key facts
Language: Spanish
Population: 28.5 Million
Currency: Bolivar fuerte (VEF)
Capital: Caracas
TEFL job demand: High
Our TEFL rating: 4
Popular locations for TEFL jobs
Valencia, Caracas
The average salary for EFL teachers
Foreign teachers might anticipate receiving between €400 and €600 per month in pay. Additionally, the majority of teachers work part-time jobs, and private tutoring for extra spending money is not unusual.
TEFL qualification requirements
A 120-hour TEFL qualification will be required for most positions
Prerequisite university degree
A degree is typically required to teach English
Term times
January through March (when most schools resume after the holidays) and June through August
Teaching programmes
The English Program in Thai Schools, University, Language Institutes, International Schools, Private Tutoring, Volunteering, Summer Camp
English Teaching Job Age restrictions
None
Previous teaching experience
Not essential, but those with experience can earn more
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To become an English teacher in Venezuela, you’ll first want to do your research and pick a general location where you’d like to teach. Next, you’ll need to pay attention to the hiring season since Venezuela is in the southern hemisphere and has opposite seasons from North America. Requirements for training and qualifications will vary depending on the country, but for the most part, you’ll need to hold a Bachelor’s degree, and you may also need a teaching certification, such as TEFL or TESOL. You can then start researching jobs by checking out job boards, government jobs, and private tutoring options.
Wages for English teachers will vary by the country, city, and type of school you’re hoping to teach in. In Argentina, for example, you could expect to make between €600-€1,200 per month, while in Bolivia, you might make €400-€600 per month. Keep in mind that countries that have a lower salary range will also generally have a lower cost of living.
Venezuela often has cheaper living expenses than nations like Chile or Argentina in South America. Therefore, although there is a lot of inflation here, it should be pretty simple for an ex-pat teaching English to obtain housing and a job.