Job vacancies for native English speaking qualified teachers can be found in any city regardless of size or location. Legal working papers are hard to come by and there is caution that this being the case may not guarantee a most pleasant work experience. Cost of living in the bigger cities is on par with the US. Pay is usually from $8 to $10 US per hour.

The best time of the year to start working is in February. Good schools can offer shared accommodations plus $800 to $1000 US per month salary. Teachers are better off to apply from their own country for the best job offers. It is best to have a strong will to tough it out in the Brazilian market and as per usual private lessons are the most lucrative. Private lessons can bring in approximately $11 US per hour. Individuals with at least 2 years experience are given the most stable jobs.

References:

Collin, Peter and Collin, Simon.Guide to English Language Teaching 2005.Modern English Publishing Ltd. 2005.p. 193.

Griffith, Susan. Teaching English Abroad. WorldView Publishing Services. 2001.pp. 504-505.

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