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Teaching Jobs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Welcome to the Cidade Maravilhosa, the marvelous city of Brazil. The spirit felt in February’s world-renowned carnival lives in the city year-round as imbibing locals and visitors alike are filled with creative energy that pulsates through the floors of samba clubs, and the waves of the South Atlantic. As the number of English speakers grows each year, the demand for teachers rises as well. If you’re looking for a place to feel the rhythm of life, teach abroad in Rio de Janeiro and peel back the layers of city’s famed mystique.

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I volunteered along with my girlfriend to teach English at Emerging Voices in Cartagena, Colombia from Nov-Dec of 2019. The experience overall was amazing. We got to work with lots of different groups of people, from young children living in a poor neighborhood to teenagers learning skills related to the hospitality industry, to adults whose English was very good, but they just lacked the confidence to use it. I also enjoyed the ability to visit other projects at Emerging Voices such as the project to feed and spend time with the homeless and the sports development project that worked with kids living in a Drug Rehabilitation Centre. One of the highlights was definitely meeting all of the other volunteers. Programs like these bring out great people and we had a ton of fun hanging out with people coming from all over North America. My other highlight was definitely the food! Sophie was our local Colombian chef and she made the most amazing meals every day. I was always excited for mealtime! She also kept the house impeccably clean and even made our beds every day; what an amazing lady! I also enjoyed working with Monica who is the program owner. She is a very inspiring woman and a kind soul. We happened to be there during a transitional time for Emerging Voice so that meant we had lots of different volunteers, but also lots of different coordinators. We had three different teaching coordinators during our 4-week stay. One consistent throughout though was Lao. He worked with the childcare program, but he was the only constant in the volunteer house for the entire time that we were there and he made our experience that much better with his kindness and light-hearted nature. The last thing that I really enjoyed was the location of the volunteer house. It was located in the safe neighborhood of Crespo; it was only a 5-minute walk to the beach and only a 10-minute cab to downtown so it was truly perfect! All in it was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to give back and also push themselves a little out of their comfort zone!

A Guide to Teaching Abroad in Rio de Janeiro

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Over 6 million Cariocas abide in Rio de Janeiro. Recent years have seen a surge in their economy as the world recognizes its rightful place as a center of culture, commerce, tourism, and education. It boasts one of the largest job markets for teaching English in Brazil.

Public schools vs. universities vs. tutoring centers. Brazilian English-learners overflow with enthusiasm and curiosity. They work hard and radiate a desire to speak and learn. For newbie teachers, this makes your entrance into the world of ESL teaching as smooth as sailing the waters around the Copacabana. Teaching jobs in Rio de Janeiro are in high demand so even complete novices are likely to find work in private language schools, tutoring centers, and even with private students. Experienced teachers can show their aptitude in public schools and universities, though those positions will likely require a degree and several years of experience. 

Short-term vs. long-term teaching jobs. Summer programs tend to either add on to a student’s existing curriculum, or serve as a quick introduction to structured language learning. Either way, the emphasis is on fun, and the bonding is real! Longer-term positions are more about the life you can create for yourself while abroad. The thrill of a new place will wear off and the routine of daily life will set in. Fortunately there is no shortage of magic to be made in Rio. Living overseas will test you and the rewards will be innumerable.

Teaching English vs. teaching other subjects. Teaching English in Rio de Janeiro is by far the most prominent job available to foreigners looking to live in Brazil. Within the ESL world, you can specialize in areas like medical English, legal English, or English for tourism. These niches often come with higher pay, so if you have a certain skill, market it, and then teach! This is true for any expertise you might have: Math, dance, writing, art, and even cooking since Brazilians love to eat!

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