Teaching Salaries

[Auryn]

As far as salaries go, I have a B.A./B.Ed. from a Canadian university, and went with 10 years under my belt. I received offers from several schools that all offered an apartment ($400-$800/month equivalency) and a significant pay range of $17,000 - $38,000 US per year.  Like I said previously, particulars about which schools offered what can be shared via PM. 

 

[the gorgon]

As far as salaries go, I have a B.A./B.Ed. from a Canadian university, and went with 10 years under my belt. I received offers from several schools that all offered an apartment ($400-$800/month equivalency) and a significant pay range of $17,000 - $38,000 US per year.  Like I said previously, particulars about which schools offered what can be shared via PM. 

38000 per year, with a housing allowance, is decent money in the DR.

 

[Auryn]

38000 per year, with a housing allowance, is decent money in the DR.

They all offered different perks too, in addition to the apartment.  The best was home flight reimbursement at the beginning and end of the school year.  I've heard of discounts at restaurants, gyms, and grocery stores. Decent health insurance was also included with every offer.  

 

[RDKNIGHT]

Is that so? And is your information based on your experience as an alumni, teacher, or parent of CMS?  The students are rich, yes.  That does not always mean they are entitled brats.  This is the DR, being poor does not always mean humble and modest either. 

The students I taught lived in a different world than me with their chauffeurs, nannies, and weekend penthouse apartments in NYC. They were polite, respectful, and worked extremely hard to earn their grades. Of course there were some that tried to get away with nonsense, but that happens with kids that live in poverty also.  Don't kid yourself. 

My information is very good know two teachers that taught there also have a niece that when there  ..it's also has a drug problem that the admin keeps very secret,  it's and overrate and over priced school. My opinion is there are better choice then CM ........  

 

[the gorgon]

They all offered different perks too, in addition to the apartment.  The best was home flight reimbursement at the beginning and end of the school year.  I've heard of discounts at restaurants, gyms, and grocery stores. Decent health insurance was also included with every offer.  

that is better than many teachers in the USA can expect, if you consider the purchasing power of the dollar in each country.

 

[Auryn]

I should add that the furnished apartment that I was provided with in the area I lived in would add an additional $6000-$8000 per year.  Add flights at $2000, and all the other small benefits another $1000 or so. None of that was money in my pocket but it was money saved.  Some schools provide a housing allowance and ask that you find your own apartment, so where you live and how much you pay is your choice.  

 

[the gorgon]

I should add that the furnished apartment that I was provided with in the area I lived in would add an additional $6000-$8000 per year.  Add flights at $2000, and all the other small benefits another $1000 or so. None of that was money in my pocket but it was money saved.  Some schools provide a housing allowance and ask that you find your own apartment, so where you live and how much you pay is your choice.  

why would someone give up a job like that?

 

[Auryn]

why would someone give up a job like that?

I received a better offer from a school in Canada.  SD was a bit much for me, but I wouldn't entirely rule out ever returning. 

 

[the gorgon]

I received a better offer from a school in Canada.  SD was a bit much for me, but I wouldn't entirely rule out ever returning. 

glad to hear it. it must have been a great offer, because what you described sounds like high clover. onward, and upward..

 

[alexw]

How much spanish is required for inquiring teachers?

 

[Auryn]

Spanish would only be required if you are teaching it or for personal relations with local staff and daily life outside of work. In the school or classroom environment, next to nothing.  The schools mentioned require students to speak English in all classes except Spanish and the Dominican classes if they're even offered.  They typically follow the American Common Core curriculum and classes are taught in English. Knowing coño and other such vocabulary is a bonus but most kids know not to use it. If not they'll learn quickly, at least with any teacher that has their wits about them. 

 

[sanpedrogringo]

My information is very good know two teachers that taught there also have a niece that when there  ..it's also has a drug problem that the admin keeps very secret,  it's and overrate and over priced school. My opinion is there are better choice then CM ........  

Is this an elementary school with a drug problem?

 

[Auryn]

It's a Pre-K through 12 school.  I'm sure he's talking about the middle or high school kids.

 

[RDKNIGHT]

High School ......

 

[bob saunders]

High School ......[/QUOTE
lots of drugs in the DR. It is no surprise there might be some in a high school full of rich kids. ]

 

[Garyexpat]

As usual there is a plethora of opinions in this thread by individuals who know not of what they speak.
My son worked as a teacher in the Ashton School (it is in Santo Domingo not Santiago) up until 2 years ago when he came to work with me in my business.
He was earning 52,000 RD a month. This will not get you rich however it is a LOT more than your average Dominican.
I spent a month in Punta Cana a few years ago and knew a Belgium guy who was working as a teacher in the Ranieri shcool where he was provided housing in addition to his salary (I don't recall what his salary was).
Although neither of my examples apply to Santiago (which is where I currently live) I hope it gives the OP a sense of the potential here in the D.R>

 

[Auryn]

The Ashton School was on par with St. Joseph's and PCIS for salary.  St. Joseph's allowed $600 for an apartment and PCIS provided one.  Others that would be very close would be the MC School and possibly ABC in SD. 

 

[RDKNIGHT]

I hear good things about the Cap Cana herigate school in PC

 

[Alaliaa]

It` not a good one.

 

[babyboom3]

Thank you for your post I am also thinking of teaching there but the contract looks rather weak I would have to pay for almost everything to get there etc alo salary could be delayed for 3 to five months any advice I would be coming from the far east regards