Teach English in Spain

Spain is a country full of rugged beauty and European charm. It is a country where gatherings revolve around the dinner table, where tapas and sangria are always on the menu, and where the afternoon siesta is still respected.

Spain has long been one of the most popular destinations to teach abroad, with jobs available in cities like Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Valencia, Seville and Alicante.

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Reasons to Teach in Spain

Teaching in Spain offers:

• The satisfaction of helping others
• An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
• An economical way to live and travel abroad
• An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: language, dance, cooking)
• Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
• The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
• A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume
• A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills

Guide to Teaching in Spain

Auxiliares de Conversación
If you would like to secure a position from overseas, the Spanish government runs a cultural exchange program (Auxiliares de Conversación) where they seek native English speakers to come and act as language and cultural assistants, teaching children English and exposing them to North American culture.

These positions are available all over the country from rural to metropolitan areas. During the application process you are asked to select the top three regions where you’d like to be based, but you will not be able to select the exact location. Keep in mind the intake takes place once a year, so you don’t want to miss the deadline!

Monthly salary
500-1,200 Euros = $ 600 – 1,450 USD. Income tax is 15 percent.

Working Conditions
Though there are teaching positions readily available, and language schools in Spain prefer to meet the candidate in person, so it’s a lot easier to secure a position once you are in the country. Most positions at language schools in Spain do not include airfare or accommodations. You will generally teach between 20-30 per week.

Visa and Education Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree is required and TEFL certificate holders will have an advantage. Though it is certainly easier to obtain a position in a language school as an EU passport holder, there are positions available if you are willing to do the leg work.

Some more criteria include:

• Native speaker of English beneficial
• Minimum 18 years old
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Enjoy tutoring and teaching children and/or adults
• Good lesson planning and organization skills
• Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
• Be a non-smoker, or willing not to smoke in the host family’s home
• High level of responsibility
• Dedication to the full term of commitment
• A criminal background check will be required

How to Get Started
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