Work In Colombia

The most popular jobs for expats are to teach English or to work online as a digital nomad.

Also, digital Nomads like Colombia for the fast, reliable internet combined with low cost of living.

Teach English In Colombia

A teaching qualification such as a TEFL certificate is a good place to start. This is especially true if you haven’t taught before.

However, you are likely to find that there are plenty of opportunities without a certificate. In most cases, employers will prefer a bachelor’s degree. If you don’t have a bachelor’s degree then getting a TEFL qualification should be a priority.

Finding a teaching job in Colombia will usually mean that you have to be there in person.

Most jobs are advertised locally and nearly all of them will require you be interviewed in person.

When Can I Find A Teaching Job?

There are two main employment windows. January – March and July – August.

Most of the jobs available will be at private schools. Recently though, more jobs are becoming available at colleges and high schools.

The big cities are the best places to look for jobs, especially Bogota and Medellin.

Does Being A Teacher Pay Well In Colombia?

There are countries that pay a lot better, but you will have enough to get by. Many English teachers choose to do private lessons as a way to supplement their income.

You can expect to receive around US$700 per month although some jobs pay up to US$1,000.

Private lessons are usually done online via Skype. This keeps costs to a minimum and allows teachers to maximize the number of pupils they can teach.