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[Skijaybo97]

Hi all,
I am thinking about moving to Santo Domingo to teach English. However, I lack any firsthand knowledge about the people, living and life in general down there. I was hoping that someone would be kind enough to leave me some information. I was also wondering if this is a standard contract for Americans down there(I am TESOL certified and have a B.A in English but have no experience teaching):
Monthly Salary- 2,191.18usd
Health Insurance
Housing up to 500usd
Round Trip ticket
This is from The Ashton School so if anyone knows about that I would love to hear about it.
Thanks,
J

[john_n_carolina]

...take it, if you have an offer. can't be worse than sitting in some cubicle doing telemarketing.

where did you see the ad?

p.s. i checked out the school and blacklists...looks legit. but, of course scroll down on one of the names and try to contact one of the Academic teachers by email.

[Skijaybo97]

Thanks for responding johninmaine,
I found the job at www.esljobfind.com
I will try to contact one of the other teachers, that seems like a great idea.
What sites do people use to check out schools? I have tried to find blacklist sites or ones that rate schools but haven't been successful.
Thanks again,
J

[pirateinpanama]

Better beware that it's not a "bait 'n switch" tactic.
The $$$ is too good for this part of the world especially for DR.
Needless to say, check and recheck ! Good luck.

[john_n_carolina]

....Skijaybo, i usually follow www.teflschoolreviews.com (used to be TEFLWatch.com)

or....Dave Sperling also suggests.... www.esljudge.com

[Patinpanama]

A friend is leaving the DR and wants to give away his hours to anyone already in DR that wants to teach business professionals. Any takers?

[CG1]

Hi all..

I'm just joining the forum and noticed these posts. I have actively been seeking a teaching position in the DR. I am available immediately and am open to teach either children or business professionals.

If there are any opportunities still available that anyone may know of, I would greatly appreciate the info!

Thanks!

[Tiger Beer]

Was this job actually legit then?

I'd also go with the 'not legit' or 'bait and switch'...just curious if the OP went for it or not.

[mangotoucu]

Hi Skijaybo97, I was just wondering if you ever decided to go and teach for The Ashton School, and if so, what has your experience been with them so far?

[lagringalindissima]

That offer could not have been genuine! So beware of this school. To compare: In Ecuador I taught at an elite private school; I got 450/month, no housing help, my visa was covered--which is unusual for Ecuador-- but my airfare wasn't... and Ecuador is actually not as poor as people think. I was there in 2011..in 2014 I had a job offer of 600/month--which they assured me was more than they paid other teachers since I have a lot of experience-- and no visa, housing or airfare help.

[EFL Educator]

Hello there,

$600 a month teaching English in Ecuador or the Domincan Republic is a bad joke...I understand that these positions are for those North Americans who have no other choice in making money. I can understand it beats being on welfare and being homeless anyday...but this pay is ridiculous for qualified and experienced EFL professionals. My advice is do not teach in Latin America or the Caribbean for money..teach there as a volunteer and remember you will pay everything just to be there.

[esl_prof]

[BadBeagleBad]

[EFL Educator]

35 years ago I made more money teaching English in the Caribbean than those who say they are earning $600 0r $800/month now. I cannot believe salaries for EFL teachers have decreased since that time..what that tells me is that these positions advertised in the Caribbean Islands are for desperate North Americans who will take anything that comes their way as they are unqualified to teach English elsewhere!

[esl_prof]