Teach English in Murcia, Spain

As a Current Student or Alumni of CIEE TEFL, You Have the Opportunity to Receive Job Search Assistance to Teach in Murcia, Spain as a Language and Culture Assistant.

Thanks to our ongoing relationship with the regional government in Murcia, we’re able to send your application directly to the picturesque coastal region for a teaching position.  

Position Highlights: 

• ​Assist local English teachers 14-16 hours per week
• 4-day work week with 3-day weekends
• Opportunity to teach multiple subjects in English, including art, physical education, social studies, science, and others.
• €800-915 monthly stipend
• Extended breaks during Christmas and Easter holidays
• No Spanish language required
• No teaching experience required
• Ideal for independent travelers and teachers

CIEE TEFL placement assistance in Murcia is only available to CIEE TEFL current students and alumni of the 150-Hour or 180-Hour TEFL Certificate courses. Placement assistance does not include predeparture 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.

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Job Description

You'll work at a public primary or secondary school as an English Language and Culture Assistant, a role that is part of a nationwide initiative. As a native English speaker, you will be assisting classes or small groups of students in order to develop their listening and conversational skills. Many teachers are placed in bilingual schools where you may facilitate English conversational activities in subjects such as science, art, physical education, and history.

Exact responsibilities of Language and Culture Assistants vary according to each individual school. However, you won’t be left alone with an entire class of students, nor will you be responsible for grading, discipline, or the independent supervision of students.

Assistants in Murcia typically have 14-16 classroom hours per week.

Compensation

Language and Culture Assistants in Murcia receive a monthly stipend of 800-915 Euros. For most participants, this is adequate to afford a comfortable lifestyle. If you’re careful with spending, you’ll have some money for fun and to explore Spain and other European countries. Your income will go further outside of city centers where the cost of shared accommodations, food, transportation, entertainment, etc., are lower.

Most participants also teach private English classes, either through their school or independently.

Participants have paid holidays around Christmas and Easter. Exact dates will be confirmed when the school calendars are approved in September. There is usually a two-week break around Christmas. Participants also have Holy Week off, which is the week before Easter. Official provincial calendars are available in September.

Qualifications

There are a few simple requirements. These, plus a sense of adventure and a desire to cross cultural boundaries and engage with people eager to learn English, will make you a great candidate.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in any field, an Associate's degree in any field, or 2 years of education completed at the university level.  
• Native-level English fluency
• Must be under 60 years old on January 1 of the upcoming academic year
• Passport must have 3+ empty pages and must be valid at least 3 months beyond end of program on June 30
• Currently enrolled in or completed a 150-Hour or 180-Hour CIEE TEFL Certificate course
• This placement demands a high degree of independence and adaptability. While Spanish language and teaching experience are helpful, they are not prerequisites

*If you meet all the qualifications above, please reach out to CIEE TEFL staff at tefl@ciee.org for more information regarding citizenship requirements.