EFL Teacher in Guayaquil

Guayaquil, Ecuador

Duration: To be defined

To be discussed at interview

Start date: ASAP

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Job Description

CELTA-qualified teachers – come and teach English somewhere genuinely different.

Moving to another country is exciting. It’s also a big decision.

So rather than simply telling you how wonderful Guayaquil is, we’d like to give you a realistic picture of what it means to work and live here and give you the opportunity to meet the people you’ll actually be working with before you make the move.

International House Guayaquil is looking for enthusiastic, professional English language teachers to join our international team.

Why IH Guayaquil?

You won’t just be coming to Ecuador to teach English. You’ll be joining International House, one of the world’s best-known networks of language schools, with a strong focus on professional standards, teacher development, and quality language education.

At IH Guayaquil, we want teachers to have real opportunities to develop beyond the classroom. Depending on your interests and experience, there are opportunities to get involved in:

• Teacher development and CPD

• In-House DELTA Training Pathway:

• Year 1: Free Delta Module 1 exam preparation course

• Year 2: Free Delta Module 3 preparation course

• Upon finishing your 3rd year with us: 50% financial assistance toward Delta Module 2 for teachers who decide to stay long-term

• Peer observation and mentoring

• Cambridge exam preparation

• Speaking examiner training

• Materials development

• Course and syllabus development

• Teacher-led workshops

• Action research and professional projects

• Presenting and sharing practice

Whether your long-term goal is to become a senior teacher, examiner, teacher trainer or materials writer -or you simply want to become a better classroom teacher – we want to support that development.

But what is it actually like to work here?

We don’t want to give you a glossy version of the job.

You’ll teach a range of learners and levels, work with experienced colleagues, and become part of a genuinely international team.

You’ll also have opportunities to contribute your own ideas.

We are interested in teachers who enjoy experimenting, sharing ideas, learning from colleagues, and continuing to develop professionally.

Moving to Ecuador? Talk to us first.

We understand that moving across the world for a teaching job can feel like a big leap. That’s why we’re doing recruitment a little differently.

Before you accept an offer, shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to have an informal online chat with current team members. You’ll be able to ask questions about:

• The school

• Teaching and workload

• Students and classes

• Guayaquil

• Accommodation

• Cost of living

• Transport

• Social life

• Ecuadorian culture

• What surprised teachers after moving here

• Anything else you’re wondering about

No question is too mundane. We’d rather you arrive knowing what to expect than discovering everything after you land.

And when you arrive…

We want the first few weeks to be about settling into your new life.

New international teachers receive practical support with settling in, including:

Before arrival:

• Information about living and working in Guayaquil

• Accommodation guidance and advice

• Practical relocation information (Note: We do not provide financial assistance with relocation or flight costs)

• An informal chat with current teachers for shortlisted candidates

When you arrive:

• 1 week of free accommodation on arrival

• School and academic orientation

• Introduction to the team

• Support with practical questions

• Opportunities to meet colleagues socially

During your first weeks:

• Regular check-ins

• Academic support

• Opportunities to observe and learn from colleagues

• Introduction to the wider IH community

Because the hardest part of moving abroad isn’t necessarily the teaching. Sometimes it’s simply arriving somewhere you’ve never lived before and knowing nobody. We want to make that easier.

And then there’s Guayaquil.

Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city and a major gateway to the country’s extraordinary diversity. It’s a city of tropical weather, food, music, Spanish, parks, restaurants, and a lively local culture – with Ecuador’s Pacific coast and some of the country’s most spectacular destinations within reach.

Living in Ecuador means that your weekends can look very different from your working week:

Mountains, Beaches, Rainforest, Colonial towns, Islands, Volcanoes.

There is a lot to explore.

But we don’t expect you to arrive already knowing everything about Ecuador. You’ll have colleagues who can help you discover it.

About the school and city

About the School

IH Guayaquil is a very well established community school which started teaching in 2008. We are strategically located in the business district which is the north centre of the city. From our centre, all of the most important areas of the city can be accessed in 10 to 15 minutes. The premises are located in an old Colonial style house. There are a total of 10 classrooms of varying sizes over three floors.

We teach a range of English courses to adults, teens and young learners. IH Guayaquil is an authorized centre for Cambridge Assessment English and British Council IELTS. In particular we specialize in teacher training courses such as: CELT P & CELT S and CELTA.

The teacher training department of IH Guayaquil is run by Daniel Miller who has been with the school for 10 years. He is originally from Texas and has lived in multiple cities around Ecuador.

Taking a training course at a working language institute sheds light on what you can expect after the course. At IH Guayaquil teachers-in-training are welcomed as part of the of the larger team of EFL professionals.

Life in and around Guayaquil

Guayaquil is a thriving, bustling port city just an hour away from Ecuador’s pristine Pacific coast beaches, and 3 hours from the Andes. Friendly people, parrots, hummingbirds, iguanas, lots of green plantains, a bit of chaos…a great place to experience Latin American culture!

In recent years the city has benefitted from considerable development and renewal. The primary attraction in Guayaquil is the boardwalk (Malecon 2000) that parallels the river running through the city. Within walking distance from the Malecon, you can find the historical neighbourhood of Las Peñas which has views of the whole city from the lighthouse. In addition, there are a wide variety of excellent restaurants, parks and museums in the city.

“The cuisine offered in Guayaquil is distinct and varied. I was pleasantly surprised. There are tons of traditional dishes that are central to Guayaquil’s culture, world-class seafood and restaurants to suit any taste.” TB

Whatever you want from a south American adventure, Guayaquil is a great base.

Studying at IH Guayaquil

At the moment you are likely to be joining us online. That is a shame as we would really like to welcome all students face to face – but we think that getting together in an online classroom is nearly as good.

If you are arriving by air, Guayaquil has a modern, well-serviced international airport.

We are a 3-minute walk from a main road in Guayaquil which has bus routes linking all areas of the city. It is very easy to find taxis outside the school, and apps such as Uber and Cabify are used throughoutGuayaquil.

As we are located in the business district. There are lots of restaurants, cafes and shops within walking distance of the school. If you want to grab a snack, or cook for yourself, supermarkets are located all over the city, including by the school (2-minute taxi ride). Smaller markets are located within walking distance of our location. As you can see below, we like to share food together in school sometimes!

We will help any student travelling to us with finding accommodation.