Leading institute seeking TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certified, advanced English & Spanish speakers for full-time teaching work in Cusco, Peru.
Maximo Nivel is a leading ESL institute in Latin America.
We are looking for a great ESL Tutor to join our teaching team in Cusco, Peru.
Maximo Nivel is well known in Latin America for our "Native English Program" and "Native Spanish Program," our professionalism, and our dedication to excellent teaching and great client service.
We are a hard-working and professional group and these are the kind of tutors we look for.
Our ESL tutor teaches 39 contact hours per week, Monday - Saturday, with levels ranging from Basic to Advanced.
The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years of age.
We pride ourselves on our teachers, and it is important you take pride in your teaching :) The Tutor plays an important role in providing high-quality and engaging language tutoring to Spanish and English-speaking students.
The primary focus of the Tutor is to assist students in their studies of Spanish and English, helping them improve their language skills and achieve their learning goals.
Tasks RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts tutoring sessions to support students in their Spanish and English language studies.
Invites and encourages enrolled students to join tutoring sessions.
Gives instruction in all language areas (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, writing, speaking, listening, reading, etc.).
Is familiar with Maximo Nivel's English and Spanish curricula and assessments.
Provides relevant support materials.
Attends teacher meetings.
Supports the Academic team with other administrative tasks when needed.
Reports to the Academic Director in Peru, Guatemala, or Costa Rica.
Requirements QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certification or similar program is required (minimum 120 hours).
At least 3 years of professional experience in teaching and tutoring.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
Thorough understanding of English and Spanish grammar.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
Strong organizational and time management skills to effectively deliver tutoring sessions to multiple students.
Passionate about teaching and supporting students in their language learning journey.
Benefits Very competitive local wage Fixed-base salary Opportunities for additional pay available Discounted Spanish or English language classes Work visa assistance Professional development opportunities in Academics, Admissions, and Operations Maximo Nivel is the leading organization in study abroad and educational travel in Latin America.
We are an internationally-accredited organization with 4 local institutes in 3 of the world's most beautiful countries — Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru.
You can choose from a variety of programs—Volunteer Abroad, International Internships, TEFL Certification, Spanish Immersion, Study Abroad, and much more!
Whether you want to study, volunteer, teach, take a Gap year, get international work experience, or just get involved in life, language, and culture, Maximo Nivel has a program for you!