Teaching Jobs in Ghana

Accra, the capital, is the city where you will look the least out of place as the locals are more accustomed to foreigners. Teaching in Accra will be more standardized and the pay will be higher, but so will the cost of living. There may be more schools with open teaching jobs in Accra, but it may also be more difficult to find a gig since it’s a bustling city with more competition.

The smaller city of Cape Coast is just a few hours away and is right on the water. A university is located in Cape Coast, making it a place that caters to education and volunteers who want to teach English in Ghana. You will also find a historical slave castle, several volunteer offices, and easy access to the ocean.

The northern region is almost an entirely different universe from the rest of the country and it is a little more conservative. You will see flatter, browner lands and will be able to visit Mole National Park. In the Volta region, you will discover lush, green spaces and waterfalls, as well as several monkey sanctuaries (yep, you can casually hang out with monkeys). 

For your days off, Cape Three Points has the most pristine and untouched beach in Ghana.  You will be isolated on this picturesque coastline and will meet many travelers looking to get away and unwind.

If you teach English in Ghana in rural areas, nearly everyone in the village will know your name and you may be expected to meet with the chief, occasionally. A trip to the market in these areas may cost you a couple dollars for groceries and thirty or so conversations for the time. Having this kind of community support will not only benefit your teaching job but will also enhance your overall daily experience.