TEACH ENGLISH IN CHILE
Now Accepting Applications for Volunteer Teaching Positions in Chile!
Travel with a Purpose this Year and Volunteer Abroad
Are you looking for a meaningful way to travel and gain teaching experience? Consider one of our volunteer teaching positions in Chile through the Chilean Ministry of Education. Reach To Teach is looking for individuals who can not only teach, but also inspire.
You will be a role-model and an ambassador for your home country, and have a unique opportunity to experience the culture and natural beauty of Chile. You will teach at a public or semi-private schools alongside a Chilean head teacher in the English Opens Doors program, a English education program sponsored by the Chilean Ministry of Education.
Our volunteer English teachers help improve the speaking and listening ability of their students, as well as motivate and inspire them to be interested in learning English. In addition to teaching, you will also be expected to devote ten hours each week to lead an extracurricular activity of your choice. You can share your love for music, sports, art, culture, or anything else that comes to mind.
**Please note that there is a fee to participate in this program. We have a variety of service packages designed to accommodate every need and budget, from a basic volunteer package to TEFL packages and a Chile Immersion package that includes a one-week Chile Immersion Course in Santiago prior to beginning your position with the English Opens Doors program. Please email info@ReachToTeachRecruiting.com if you are interested in receiving information about our service fees. We also have an information package that presents some excellent ideas for fundraising for your time abroad.**
Why Reach To Teach?
At Reach To Teach we believe in giving each of our teachers direct, personal attention, just as we hope you will give your students! We understand the world of ESL and we care about our teachers and their students. You will receive ongoing support from us up until your placement and it doesn’t stop there. Reach To Teach is here to help you through your year of cultural challenges and adventures.
What are the requirements for teaching English in Chile?
- Speak English at a native or near-native level
- Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Be between 21 and 35 years of age
- Be physically and mentally fit and capable of working with children
- Have enough personal funds to cover living expenditures during your stay in Chile
- Have lived or traveled in another country before
- Show a strong interest in living in a developing country, and in experiencing Chilean culture
- Be flexible dedicated, and professional
Volunteer English Teachers receive the following benefits:
Pre-departure Support
- Guidance and support from your Reach To Teach placement manager
- Assistance with the application process
- Online pre-departure orientations session
- Assistance in obtaining your Temporary Residency Visa and Chilean ID card
- Reach To Teach willl assist you in booking your flights to and from Chile
- We offer lifetime job placement assistance to our teachers upon completion of the program
- Collection at Aeropuerto de Santiago de Chile
- A 7 day orientation session in Santiago that is paid for and operated by the Chilean Ministry of Education.
- Transportation from Santiago to your placement site
In country benefits and support
- Accommodations with host family including simple and basic meals
- Medical insurance provided by MAPFRE SugerViaje of Sur Asistencia as detailed in the policy available online throughout the duration of your corresponding volunteer service.
- A participation bonus equivalent to 60,000 Chilean pesos per month, to be paid bi-monthly or at the end of your contract. Volunteer bonuses are prorated according to the number of days of volunteer service in the case of a partial month
- Assistance in obtaining a Temporary Residence Visa and Chilean ID card
- Airport transfer to the training facilities within the designated arrival days
- Round-trip transportation from Santiago to your placement site
- E-learning Spanish class
- Internationally recognized certification to measure Spanish language learning for volunteers who complete the E-learning Spanish course
- Materials and educational resources to be used in school placement
- Teaching and logistical support within the regional placements
How long can I go for?
We have four- and eight-month contracts available.
When can I go?
We have the following volunteer service dates through the Chilean Ministry of Education:
The Application Process
- Complete an application form on the Reach To Teach website. One of our placement managers will review your application within 48 hours.
- Phone interview
- Teachers that pass our interview will then be required to submit an official volunteer application form as well as scanned copies of the requested documents.
- The paperwork takes some time to put together, so please apply early to give yourself enough time to get everything together.
Required Documents
Once you have passed the interview phase with Reach To Teach, you will be asked to submit your documents to begin the visa application process. We will provide you with more information about your required documents during your phone interview.
- A valid passport (With year on it)
- An official university transcript
- A letter of reference
- A completed medical self-assessment form
- One passport photo
- An introduction letter to your host family
What Costs Am I Responsible For?
- International round-trip airfare from my home country to Santiago, Chile
- Reciprocity fee upon arrival at Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (if applicable)
- Visa and documentation fees (passport, photos, ID card, etc.) and other costs such as travel as well as costs related to obtaining a visa.
- A criminal background check (if applicable)
- The cost of services provided by my placement agency
Apply Now!
Positions fill up quickly, so get your application in now!
