Teach English in Guatemala – Exchange Program (Living Expenses Covered) Escuintla, Guatemala Posted by: Schoology Escuintla Contact: tita@schoologyescuintla.com Location: Escuintla, Guatemala Duration: 6 months Start Date: February 2nd 2026 Are you a native English speaker from USA or Canada looking to make a meaningful impact? (USA or CANADA candidates only) Our English academy in Escuintla is seeking passionate, dynamic, and energetic volunteer teachers to join our community for a 6-month exchange program. This is not a high-salary job. Instead, it’s a unique opportunity to share your skills, inspire local students, and immerse yourself in Guatemalan life while having your living expenses covered and receiving a stipend for personal needs. We want teachers who are eager to give back, connect with our community, and leave a positive mark on the lives of others. What We Provide Furnished apartment with private bedroom (Wifi, Kitchenette, TV and other comfortable amenities) Breakfast and Lunch provided 6 days per week (no meals on Sundays, no dinner provided) note: We cannot offer special diets. Monthly stipend to cover personal expenses (Equivalent to $325) A safe, supportive environment where your work has a direct impact Schedule Thursdays and Fridays off to explore, rest, or travel Teaching schedule Saturday to Wednesday, up to 30 hours/week Classes for various age groups and levels Breaks during the day to relax or enjoy the town What We Expect Native English speaker (USA or Canada only) Age 21+ preferred TEFL/TESOL certification preferred but not required Passion for teaching and working with students of different ages Energetic, adaptable, and culturally sensitive Willingness to live in a warm climate and embrace a slower-paced lifestyle About Our Academy We are a locally-owned English academy serving students from children to adults in Escuintla, Guatemala. Our mission is to help our community gain better opportunities through English education. Your contribution directly impacts students’ confidence, skills, and future possibilities. How to Apply Please send the following to tita@schoologyescuintla.com Resume/CV 1 short video (1–2 minutes) introducing yourself, your personality, and why you’d be a great fit for our academy A short paragraph explaining why you want to colaborate with us Make a difference. Live an adventure. Teach with purpose. To get a better sense of the dynamic of our academy, feel free to watch this video. We hope it gives you a glimpse of what you can expect as part of our team https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5e2O7md8qo To apply, email tita@schoologyescuintla.com

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Teach English in Guatemala – Exchange Program (Living Expenses Covered)

Director, ESL Enrollment (Spanish Required) - Guatemala Antigua, Guatemala Posted by: MAXIMO NIVEL Contact: work@maximonivel.com ORGANIZATION Maximo Nivel is a leading language training center and we are very well known for our “Native English Program.” The Native English Program is clearly defined by our dedication to excellent teaching, professionalism in everything we do, and great client service. Maximo Nivel is a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for. DESCRIPTION The Director of National Programs leads enrollment to the Native English Program for the Maximo Nivel Institute in Antigua, Guatemala. The National Director is responsible for sales, client service, class scheduling, diagnostic testing, and matriculation. The Director of National Programs manages a team of 2-3 shared office staff. A major component of the position is managing the front office (“the store”) and the daily logistics of opening, closing, cashing out, and enrolling learners into English classes. It’s also important to generate excitement, both within the National Programs Team and the client base, about providing great client service and meeting matriculation goals every month! The Director of National Programs works directly with individuals to matriculate them into Maximo’s Native English Program. The Director also works with corporate clients to sell group programs to hotels, banks, restaurants, tour operators, and other businesses. The National Director works very closely with the Academic Director in terms of providing great client service to students and clients, scheduling classes, and maximizing the number of matriculations each month. As a member of the Executive Team, the National Director also works closely with the Country Manager and the Director of International Programs. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred - TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA Certification preferred - Fluent English; Advanced Spanish required - 2-5 years professional experience, ideally in sales or client service - Strong administrative and organizational skills; attention to detail - Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and G-Suite - Strong team skills and a “love” for team training; Must be ready to lead and manage a cross-cultural team. Excellent interpersonal skills. - Focused on results—increasing matriculations and delivering great client service. Adept at setting goals and managing competing priorities. - Metric driven; able to understand, analyze, and present data to support business decisions. SALARY & BENEFITS -- Fixed-base salary + Monthly bonus -- 2-4 weeks paid annual vacation -- 13 holidays per year -- Free Advanced Spanish language classes -- Work visa assistance APPLY Email CV/Resume in PDF format: work@maximonivel.com To apply, email work@maximonivel.com

ESL Enrollment Director - Guatemala (Spanish Required)

Director, ESL Enrollment (Spanish Required) - Guatemala

Field Worker - Guatemala, The Republic of Georgia, Sierra Leone Guatemala, The Republic of Georgia, Sierra Leone Posted by: First Things Foundation Contact: adrian@first-things.org Position: Field Worker Locations: Guatemala, The Republic of Georgia, Sierra Leone First Things Foundation First Things Foundation started with our Founder John Heers who served in the Peace Corps in Mali, Africa. He was assigned to work only on water wells but the community he was living in wanted a bridge. John kept enforcing the idea of water wells, mainly because that was the subject in which he completed his training. The community chief met with him and was basically on the verge of kicking John out of the village because the community wanted to construct a bridge, but John was still pushing water wells, they had no use for more water wells. So, John finally listened to the community, raised the money and built a bridge for that community. This is where the First Things Foundation was born. We focus on the idea that a lot can be done by listening! Volunteer Overview We are a United States based NGO that sends highly motivated and adventurous individuals overseas for two years to live with local communities, build relationships and then eventually to facilitate projects that stem from the ideas of the local community. These projects can look like creating outreach programs for women, constructing chicken farms or even building basketball courts. Key Responsibilities Volunteer Positions with First Things Foundation are broken into two parts: Immersionship and Creationship Immersionship (Months 0-8) Learning the local language Acquiring a local job Ex. Working in a hardware store or teaching English Cultivate relationships (sharing a meal) Write a blog once per month Weekly meeting with team and executive field director Creationship (Months 9-24) Facilitate projects stemming from relationships cultivated during immersionship Schedule meetings, travel to meet new locals/communities and fundraise funds for projects Create project profiles Vlogs and slideshows of projects that will be published online Continuing to network Training new field workers that will take over your position Write a blog once every three months minimum Weekly meetings exclusively with executive field director Benefits: Monthly stipend in addition to general site costs covered (food, housing, internet, etc. budget is location-based) Transportation costs (flights) to and from your site destination Extensive in-person training Evacuation and medical insurance Anti-malarial medication and mosquito nets provided for Sierra Leone site Qualifications A desire to better your soul by undertaking a serious challenge An adventurous attitude to explore the world and share a meal or drink with people you don’t know A willingness to learn new languages, make fun of yourself and be made fun of Our Field Workers have typically completed at least four years of college How to Apply Please send an email to Adrian Perez (adrian@first-things.org). Include a resume and a one-page letter of interest which includes who you are and why you think your future aligns with FTF’s ethos and opportunities. Additional Resources If you would like to gain more insight into the Field Worker role, check out our recruitment video or read some of the blogs submitted by current and past field workers. To apply, email adrian@first-things.org

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