One type of teaching that's popular now is for Plan Ceibal's program, which uses teleconference technology for teachers in the capitol to teach classes in the 'interior' throughout the country.... you need some Spanish for teaching primeria but none for Secondaria. There are several institutes that hire teachers for these positions and there is training but you need a certificate (TEFL etc) so better to get that before you come... it will help with any teaching. There are also call center jobs. None of it is really highly paid, and I knew one young couple this year who left in the middle of the year simply because they were not making enough. It depends on your motivation. As for other jobs, in my heart I believe that as time goes on and you settle in you can find things, but it is not a quick process and I believe it has to do with getting to know people and being seen as someone with some commitment to being here.

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From the Facebook Uruguay Expat group.

"I'm an Australian with residency living and working here. I have CELTA which seems to be the preferred certificate. I did a one month intensive course while in Australia through the University of Cambridge to obtain my certificate. It cost $3,000 Australian dollars. I work at a Bilingual College and teach English privately. Decide where you want to work, ask what qualification they prefer and get that one. That's what I did, they all said CELTA so I got CELTA."

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Thank you for your reply. I am glad you realised I was meant to say "I am a Kiwi girl..."!

Yes, I think I would try and do a TEFL course before I came. I have a law degree from NZ and experience teaching English in Cambodia so I hope that will count towards something as well. I agree with the 'settling in' thing. I guess you just need to make sure you have the savings to sustain you while you are getting to know the place. Money is not my motivation at all but I would need enough to live on and enjoy Uruguay. I am planning on moving there with my partner who is from Chile who would also look at finding work.

Anyway - thank you for your quick reply and I welcome any other comments/suggestions!

Amanda

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Want to teach private classes in Minas?
I am currently staying with an American woman in Minas which is a charming town without many expats. She has a large former-hostel with a great teaching space. She is renting two double rooms out and included in the rent is use of a salon for teaching. It would be great for someone interested in offering private classes in Minas. She has a wide range of furniture(including chalk boards), is an arts and craft guru and loves this cute town.

http://montevideo.en.craigslist.org/roo/5308954570.html

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