Hello, I am a newly certified ESL teacher and I have been applying to schools in South America for two weeks now with little in the way of results. I am really hoping to leave sometime this fall but as of yet cannot find anyone.

My first choices are Venezuela, Brazil and Peru, and I have applied to some major schools such as CEVAZ, CVA, Berlitz and Inlingua. A teacher at one school in Brazil told me that this is a bad time of the year to apply, is that true?

Is it possible to find a job in South America at this of year (particularly in Venezuela)? I would GREATLY appreciate any advice,
thank you.

I am also looking for a teaching job in South America, La Serena Chile to be exact. I am Moving to La Serena in the end of November. If anyone has any info about La Serena it would be greatly appriciated!!

thank you!

Crystal if ur looking for some experience in teaching maybe you like to think about this link go and check it out> Volunteering Abroad in La Serena Chile:La Serena,


Program Length : 1 to 4 weeks
Program Date: Flexible Start & End Date
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 hour per day
Accommodations: Local guesthouse or homestay
Meals: Yes, 3 meals a day
Requirements: 18 years + , Basic Spanish knowledge, an able body and caring spirit.

Or this one Teach English in Chile

Posted By: TeachingChile
Date: Saturday, 20 September 2008, at 5:03 p.m.

TeachingChile is a recruitment and placement company, headquartered in Santiago, Chile. We provide full-service assistance for qualified applicants to receive an express-mailed job offer from a reputable Chilean school, visa processing arrangements, 3-4 weeks pre-paid housing upon arrival, all of which are confirmed before the teacher boards the airplane to teach in Chile.

The schools in our network are not seeking volunteers. All teachers accepted will be paid equivalent salaries as local Chile teachers.
The application process can be found at our website: TeachingChile http://www.teachingchile.com

Position: Teacher of English to Children (Kindergarten to 12 grade students)



Start Date(s): March 2009 (end of February arrival for orientation)

Location: Santiago, Rancagua, Los Andes, Puerto Montt, and others

Positions available: 11+

Teaching Term: 5 or 10 months (one or two semesters)

Requirements: university graduate, native speaker of English; TEFL / TESOL certification required, no prior teaching experience required

Position: Teacher of English to Adults



Start Date(s): March 2009 (end of February arrival for orientation)

Location: Santiago

Positions available: 21+

Teaching Term: 6-month minimum contract; longer-term contract desired

Requirements: university graduate, native speaker of English; TEFL / TESOL certificate required, no prior teaching experience required




Position: Teacher of English to University students



Start Date(s): March 2009 (end of February arrival for orientation)

Location: Santiago, La Serena, Chillan, Copiapo and multiple other locations

Positions available: 30+

Teaching Term: 5 or 10 months (one or two semesters)

Requirements: university graduate, native speaker of English; TEFL / TESOL certificate HIGHLY desired, but not required, no prior teaching experience required



Cost of Living in Chile.
You can view our Cost of Living Guide to understand more.

Interested candidates must send an application downloadable from our TeachingChile website http://www.teachingchile.com

For detailed inquiries call us at this U.S. phone number +1-720-221-3831 or this U.K phone number +44 (0) 20-8150-6981.

I taught in China already about 4 years ago for 10 months... i have the experience but thanks!!

thanks for the info as well...really appriciate it