Guatemala
Demand for teachers
Very High
Main TESOL regions
Guatemala City, Antigua, Quetzaltenango
Main types of teaching
Private Language Schools:
General English, Business English
English-Medium Schools:
General English, English for Young Learners
Busiest periods
Year round
Qualifications
TESOL qualification
English speaker
Contract
6 - 12 months
Teaching Hrs/wk:
25
Airfare:
Not provided
Healthcare:
Not provided
Holidays:
Not paid
Visa
It is quite common for teachers to look for work on a tourist visa, then apply for a work permit once they have found work.
Salary
Pay is commensurate with a teacher's qualifications and experience.
Average hourly rate:
US$10-18
Freelance Tutoring:
US$10-18 per hour
Tax:
Sliding scale between 22-40%
Cost Of Living Ranking:
Guatemala City 108th
