Teaching English in Spain is a great way to make money while traveling.You must have a bachelor's degree to teach English in Spain.A tourist or student visa is the most common way to teach if you are a non-EU citizen.You can get a job in Spain during the hiring season.You can find jobs on the Internet or in the yellow pages.
Step 1: Speak English very well.
If you want to become an English teacher in Spain, you need to be able to speak English.If you don't speak English well, you can enroll in an English language program.These programs are usually four to five years long.
Step 2: Obtain a bachelor's degree.
A bachelor's degree in any field is required.If you have a bachelor's degree in teaching, it will look great on your resume.Before applying for teaching jobs in Spain, you need a bachelor's degree from a four-year university.
Step 3: You should get certified.
Being certified will give you an advantage over other candidates who are not.If you want to learn a foreign language, enroll in a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) program.These programs cost more than a thousand dollars.The Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults is needed if you plan on teaching adults.100 hours of instruction is required for certification programs.
Step 4: A tourist visa is required.
A tourist visa is a stamp in your passport.You can teach English in Spain if you are a non-EU citizen.The stamp typically lasts 90 days.You should be aware of the risks of living and working in Spain on an expired visa, like getting sent home abruptly.Teachers working under these conditions are often hired as private tutors without any benefits.They are paid under the table for their work.Hundreds of non-EU citizens teach English in Spain every year under expired tourist visas.
Step 5: Obtain a student visa.
If you have a student visa, you can teach in Spain while studying Spanish.You need to be a student at a local college, university, or private school to get a visa.Inquire about the visa requirements for your country four months prior to your departure.Request an application for a student visa.Before you travel to Spain, your paperwork needs to be processed.Student visas allow you to work 20 hours per week if the work doesn't interfere with your schoolwork.
Step 6: You have to apply for a work permit.
It takes a long time to get a work permit to work in Spain.You will need to find a job with an employer who will sponsor you for a work permit.An authorization for you to work in Spain will be requested by your employer.You will receive a copy of the application in the mail.If the application is approved, fill out and submit a work and residence visa application at your local Spanish embassy.Authorization approval should be included in your application.It can take up to a year to process the paperwork for a work permit.Employers are unwilling to pay for work permits because they don't want to fill out paperwork.Non-EU citizens are more likely to work under an expired tourist visa.
Step 7: Register for a permit.
If you are an EU citizen, you can work in Spain without having to apply for a work permit or residence visa.To register for a residence permit and get a tax number, you need to go to the Foreigner's Office or police station.You have to do this within 30 days.
Step 8: It's a good time to travel to large cities in Spain.
There will be more teaching jobs in large cities.You can still find teaching jobs in smaller cities.The peak hiring times for teachers are in September, October and January.Arrive in Spain before these months to get a job.To start interviewing for jobs in Spain, I will be arriving in mid-August.
Step 9: Look for schools that are hiring.
Look for schools that are hiring on the internet.There are job postings in local newspapers and magazines.Make a list of schools you want to visit.Private tutoring jobs can be found on the job notice boards at local universities.If you are a non-EU citizen, you should not apply for positions at public schools since they don't hire them.
Step 10: Visit the schools in person.
One of the best ways to get an interview is to visit the school and talk with the administrator.Go to each school, fill out an application, and submit a resume once you have your list.It's a good idea to translate your resume into Spanish.You should include a local phone number on your resume.
Step 11: Establish a bank account.
Before moving to Spain, check with your bank to see if it has an international branch.It will be easier to set up an account in Spain if it does.Once you arrive, you need to open an account.You can open an account with either a banco or caja.An English-speaking account manager is needed.To open a bank account in Spain, you will need your passport, foreign identity card, residence certificate, and proof of employment and address.A banco and a caja are both privately owned banks.
Step 12: You can stay at a hostel or apartment for the first few weeks.
While you are looking for more permanent housing, you will need a place to stay.If you don't have friends or family to stay with, you will need to set aside money.The cheapest option would be a hostel.The average cost of a hostel is 18 to 30 euro per night.Other cheap housing options include house sitting and couchsurfing.Apartment rentals are more expensive than other options.
Step 13: You can find an apartment close to your job.
Rent an apartment when you know where you will be working.Ask your employer if there are any available rentals nearby.Let your friends and family know that you are looking for a place.Spanish expat communities can be found on social media.Venta de Pisos and other letting companies can help you find a place.If a letting agent finds you a place, fees from 250 euros to a whole month's rent may apply.