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TEFL Instructor Needed in Peru
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Teach English in Arequipa, Peru, and enjoy a supportive community and breathtaking surroundings
Peru > Arequipa
Contract
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SalaryCompetitive pay ($5–$6.50 USD/hour, above local minimum wage)
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Degree RequiredYes
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RecruiterNexus Education - ELC
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DescriptionCome experience Amazing Peru! Nexus Education is hiring native level English speaking TEFL certified instructors for teaching positions starting on immediately, with additional opportunities throughout the coming months.
Nexus Education has been an accredited institute in Peru since 2005, serving over 500 daily students. Our average class size is 10 students, with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 16. Adult classes meet 2 hours per day during the week, with a monthly cycle of 18 days of classes, including exam days. Our kids’ classes meet on Saturdays for 2.5 hours.
Please note that we are not looking for “lecturers” but rather, we are looking for individuals who will use our materials to focus on high student production of language (speaking and writing in meaningful ways). We emphasize a student-centered approach with great rapport between administrators, teachers and students. We ask our incoming teachers to spend at least 3 months at our institute.
We are focused on supporting our teachers by providing you with training, exams, teacher books, and our own guides for lesson plans which show you which units to cover and how to teach those units each day. This is a big plus, as it makes planning time minimal.
We are located in the beautiful city of Arequipa, which is set in a picturesque valley, surrounded by 6000 meter tall mountains and El Misti Volcano. The weather is fantastic, with 300 sunny days per year and temperatures between 65 and 80-degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. The valley is fed by three rivers; thus, it has many parks and green areas. We are also located 80 miles from beaches on the Pacific coast and only a one-hour flight to Lima or Cusco.
Peru is a developing country, so our students can’t afford to pay a lot for their courses. Therefore, we can’t provide airfare. However, it is important to understand pay and the cost of living in Arequipa. Our teachers earn, on average, about $5 to $6.50 USD per hour. This may not seem like much, but minimum wage in Peru is about $1.40 per hour. So, our teachers earn much more than local workers and can live comfortably on their pay.
If you are the type of person who is flexible, enjoys helping others learn and has a passion for discovering new cultures, we are the place for you! -
Benefits- Work in sunny, scenic Arequipa, near mountains, rivers, parks, beaches, and flights to Lima/Cusco
- Supportive teaching environment with training, lesson plans, and materials provided
- Small class sizes (avg. 10 students)
- Adult classes: 2 hours/day; kids’ classes: Saturdays 2.5 hours
- Competitive pay ($5–$6.50 USD/hour, above local minimum wage)
- Gain practical teaching experience with a student-centered approach -
Requirements- Native Level English speaker
- TEFL Level 5 Certificate
- Available to start immediately or within the coming months
- Willing to commit at least 3 months at the institute
- Able to teach adult and/or kids’ classes using provided materials
- Student-centered teaching approach (focusing on speaking and writing in meaningful ways)
- Flexible, enthusiastic, and passionate about teaching and cultural exchange -
Date Posted10th September 2025
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