Teaching Jobs in the Dominican Republic

As the site of Columbus’ infamous landing in 1492, the Dominican Republic (DR) has long been an important historical crossroads. Just east of Haiti on the island of Hispaniola, the DR is the region’s second largest nation. It is home to the tallest mountain and largest lake in the Caribbean, the first European settlement, and world-class luxury resorts. Wide-ranging cultural influences, the nation’s inhabitants include people of native Taino, European, African, Middle-Eastern, and Asian descents. Teaching in the Dominican Republic is possible in numerous fields, so if you want to make a difference, have an adventure, and beef up your Spanish skills, this is the place for you.

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Teach Abroad in the Dominican Republic

Teach in the Dominican Republic and discover a tropical European enclave that blends Euro-architecture with Caribbean flair and culture. Certified teachers and TEFL teachers seeking employment in the Dominican Republic will find most job opportunities in urban centers like Santo Domingo and Santiago. There are positions in more rural areas throughout the country. However, the most competitive salaries will still be in bigger institutions. Due to its booming tourism industry, the Dominican Republic has no shortage of people interested in learning English. ESL jobs are scattered across the country, and certified teachers looking to teach the language can find positions in international schools and vocational colleges. Many international schools in the country follow an American curriculum or a bilingual, American-Dominican educational system. The Ministry of Higher Education also hires certified teachers to teach university or college-level students at language institutes.

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ESL Preschool Job in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Job Descriptions: -Student age: 4-5 years old -Working hours 7:00 am-2:00 pm, Mon-Fri -Teacher assistant provided Job Benefits: -Salary based on experience -Christmas Bonus after one full year- One month’s salary, if less than one full year, Christmas bonus will be proportional to the number of months worked. -Visa assistance, but not required to start -Housing placement in safe, beautiful apartment, minimal rent Employer Description: We are an elite preschool in a beautiful new building in an affluent neighborhood of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. We are a growing preschool looking for teachers who LOVE children always put them first. Job Requirements: -Contract Length: March-June (contracts are typically 1 year but there's an option to renew for the next year). -Qualified candidates must be intelligent, respectful, enthusiastic and creative. We are looking to add someone with positive energy to join our collaborative and fun-loving team. ESL or preschool experience or Early Childhood certification preferred, but we are willing to train exceptional candidates. -Clean criminal background check

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A Guide to Teaching Abroad in Dominican Republic

Locations

Most international teaching jobs in the Dominican Republic will be concentrated in the more populated cities of Santo Domingo and Santiago, with some opportunities in the more rural city of Cabrera.

Santo Domingo With a population of 1 million, “La Capital” is the cultural, political, and financial heart of the Dominican. Located at the mouth of the Rio Ozama, the city serves as the country’s main seaport, accommodating large vessels and a high volume of traffic. As Spain’s first capital in the New World, Santo Domingo contains the oldest surviving castles and cathedrals in the Americas, not to mention its Colonial Zone was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990. Other perks of the city include spectacular Dominican cuisine and a vivacious music scene. There are numerous schools in the city, so there is a definite need for teachers to teach English in Santo Domingo, along with other subjects such as art, math, or science.

Santiago. The Dominican Republic’s second-largest city is located between two mountain ranges in the north-central Cibao Valley – a fertile area vital to the nation’s farming and agriculture industries. You can visit the various monuments and museums, catch a baseball game at the Estadio Cibao, or hop a bus to Puerto Plata for a day at the beach. There are also numerous universities within the city, making it an opportune place for teaching jobs at universities.

Cabrera. This smaller city on the northern coast is a great alternative for those who prefer a less urban environment. With a population of 39,000, Cabrera is one of the most scenic areas of the Dominican Republic. Its economy is mostly dependent on cattle and meat, as well as coconut and rice production. You won’t find a lot of nightlife here, but plenty of Merengue and Bachata music can be heard in the town square. You can teach kindergarten for a local non-profit and live the peaceful village life.