Teaching Jobs in Cartagena, Colombia

There are lots of opportunities to teach English in Cartagena, Colombia. Because of the town’s beauty and fame, there are a number of expats to compete with, but even so there are plenty of jobs to go around.

Teaching placements in Cartagena are usually in either public or private high schools, or at universities. Eager to put decades of civil conflict and drug wars firmly in the past, Colombia is making great efforts to bolster education across the country, with a particular focus on disadvantaged and vulnerable neighborhoods. Raising students’ level of English has been a big part of this, so the last few years have seen a surge in the number of native English speakers being placed in public high schools, to teach alongside Colombian teachers. This kind of placement is incredibly rewarding, but also challenging.

You will have to deal with minimal resources, oppressive heat, and the coastal tendency to be late for everything Stick with it though, because this could be the best teaching job you ever do. Because you don’t need any prior experience, this is also a great place to kick off your teaching career.

Universities and private schools will offer slightly better pay and organization, but because of competition for placements, you will need a TEFL or TESOL certification, or at least one year of experience to get a position.