There seems to be very little on the internet in terms of discussion and networking opportunities for those who teach English or are interested in teaching English in the Dominican Republic, so I'm starting this thread in hopes of creating a space for that to happen.
I'll begin with this inquiry.
The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has posted the following teaching opportunities on their website:
Pontificia Universidad Cat?lica
Job Description : Teach in The Dominican Republic : Teach English : Teaching English Overseas : CIEE Teach Abroad
Ministerio de Educaci?n Superior, Ciencia, y Technolog?a (MEESCYT)
Teach in The Dominican Republic : Teach English : Teaching English Overseas : CIEE Teach Abroad
Both institutions are legitimate employers, and the published pay rate seems to be consistent with the local market for English instructors. The catch is this: CIEE is acting as a middleman, charging a program fee ranging from $1100 to $1900, depending on the type of teaching opportunity one is interested in.
For experienced instructors (especially those who have previous teaching experience in the D.R.), it seems that it would make sense to bypass CIEE and apply for these jobs directly with the above mentioned employers.
Has anyone on this forum have any experience teaching in either of these programs or, at least, know the names and contact information for hiring supervisors at either of these institutions?
On a related note, what other English teaching opportunities do you know about and would recommend?
Thanks!
I'll begin with this inquiry.
The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) has posted the following teaching opportunities on their website:
Pontificia Universidad Cat?lica
Job Description : Teach in The Dominican Republic : Teach English : Teaching English Overseas : CIEE Teach Abroad
Ministerio de Educaci?n Superior, Ciencia, y Technolog?a (MEESCYT)
Teach in The Dominican Republic : Teach English : Teaching English Overseas : CIEE Teach Abroad
Both institutions are legitimate employers, and the published pay rate seems to be consistent with the local market for English instructors. The catch is this: CIEE is acting as a middleman, charging a program fee ranging from $1100 to $1900, depending on the type of teaching opportunity one is interested in.
For experienced instructors (especially those who have previous teaching experience in the D.R.), it seems that it would make sense to bypass CIEE and apply for these jobs directly with the above mentioned employers.
Has anyone on this forum have any experience teaching in either of these programs or, at least, know the names and contact information for hiring supervisors at either of these institutions?
On a related note, what other English teaching opportunities do you know about and would recommend?
Thanks!