Teach English in Morocco
CIEE TEFL Job Placement Opportunity
As a current student or alumni of CIEE TEFL, you receive access to free TEFL Job Placement Assistance. CIEE TEFL will send your application directly to trusted employers to expedite the hiring process.
Discover Morocco's vibrant culture while making a global impact. Teach English at a reputable language institution in coastal Morocco. Immerse yourself in authentic Moroccan life, explore ancient medinas, and experience the warmth of local hospitality. In combination with a CIEE 150-Hour TEFL Certificate, you'll be well-prepared to teach English and embark on a transformative journey.
Position Highlights:
- Professional development opportunities, including an all-expense-paid teacher’s conference within Morocco
- Share your passions through extracurricular activities that you’ll lead
- Competitive monthly salary of 7,500 Dirhams, plus 1,500 Dirham housing stipend
| Location | Start Date | End Date | Compensation | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammedia | September (most positions) January (openings limited) | July | 9,000 MAD total per month | March 1 |
CIEE TEFL placement assistance in Morocco is only available to current students and alumni of the 150-Hour or 180-Hour CIEE TEFL Certificate courses. Placement assistance does not include pre-departure or in-country support from CIEE TEFL.
Enroll today in the 150-Hour or 180-Hour TEFL Certificate course to become eligible for CIEE TEFL job placement assistance.
What to Expect
- Orientation and training from employer on arrival
- Professional development activities, including an all-expense-paid teacher’s conference within Morocco
- Local health insurance
- Two days off per week (likely weekdays, since weekends have classes)
The Destination
CIEE places teachers in the charming coastal city of Mohammedia, nestled along the Atlantic coast. With its fresh seafood restaurants, pristine beaches, and palm-lined promenades, Mohammedia offers a tranquil escape from the bustling tourist hotspots.
This city of approximately 200,000 inhabitants provides a genuine Moroccan experience, away from the crowds. Its convenient location on Morocco's efficient rail network allows easy access to major cities like Casablanca (just 35 minutes away) and Rabat (a 50-minute journey), making it the perfect base for exploring the country's diverse attractions.
Job Description
Teachers in Morocco sign on for a full academic year of employment as a language instructor, from September to July. Your school will provide textbooks and instructions about learning objectives for your different classes, along with access to computers and printers. Day-to-day lesson planning will be up to you.
Compensation
Participants will earn 7,500 Moroccan dirhams per month, plus a monthly housing stipend of 1,500 dirhams. With the very low cost of essentials like food, transport, and phone service, that’s more than enough for a comfortable standard of living.
Your compensation will also include local health insurance, professional development activities, and an all-expenses-paid teacher’s conference within Morocco!
Schools and Schedules
CIEE partners with private centers specializing in language education. Founded by Americans, they are highly regarded as reputable schools and good employers within Morocco. They offer classes to both adults and students of all ages, although most of your students will be teenagers.
To offer classes to students after their regular school day is over, these language centers schedule most classes for evenings and weekends. All teachers get two days off per week, although they are not likely to be weekends and may not be consecutive.
Workload
You will be a lead teacher, responsible for lesson planning, grading, and running extracurricular activities. You can expect to work with classes of different ages: some adults and some as young as kindergarten age.
This is a full-time position, and you will spend 35-40 hours at school each week, with about half of that spent in the classroom and the rest taken up with meetings, action research and development, center projects, extracurriculars, special events, and prep time.
Each teacher will be responsible for running 1-3 hours of extracurricular activities per week. Past teachers have organized a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including theater productions, music clubs and performances, sports, public speaking events, debate teams, and cultural presentations. It’s a chance for you to draw on your own strengths and experiences!
Qualifications
There are a few simple requirements. You’ll make a great candidate if you have a sense of adventure, flexibility, cultural curiosity, and a desire to engage people to help them learn English.
The employer in Morocco looks for candidates who are independent, curious, and thrive in a changing environment.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in any field (awarded at least one year prior to departure)
- Native or fluent English speaker
- Currently enrolled in or completed a 150-Hour or 180-Hour CIEE TEFL Certificate course
- Age 58 or younger. Older teachers are ineligible for Moroccan work permits
- Citizenship in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand
- Experience living abroad strongly preferred, to ensure that you are ready to adapt to Moroccan culture
- Some paid or volunteer teaching experience required, to meet Moroccan gov’t requirements for foreign teachers
If You Meet the Requirements Above You Can Enroll
CIEE TEFL Placement Assistance in Morocco does not include pre-departure or in-country support from CIEE TEFL.
If you are interested in teaching abroad with support from CIEE check out our Teach Abroad programs.