Melissa Said:

How do I find a job teaching English in Spain?

We Answered:

You can look for Berlitz Schools in Spain. They will hire you on the spot and help you get a visa if you need.

Freddie Said:

What education/certificates do I need to teach english in Spain?, and can I earn it in Spain?

We Answered:

The degree you want in the US is a TEFL, or TESL, Teacher of English as a Foreign or Second Language. Any good teaching University should have some sort of program to help you along. One thing you might find is that you won't find a very realistic practice program while here. You will find yourself student teaching in a program with lots of kids from different language backgrounds, as opposed to teaching Enlish grammar in Spanish (the reverse of what you have in your Spanish classes), or else a bilingual program.

You will have a wonderful time in Spain, though, no matter what, I'm sure. Love the country, people, culture, food.

Here's one thing you should do: while doing your studies here, take a year in Spain as part of your degree. You can take classes there, (you could when I was there, anyway) and quite possibly do a student teaching-type situation while there so that you can get some idea of what it is like.

In spite of what Anonymous said, there are many Institutes in Spain where professionals and others who have passed their normal educational careers go to learn the language (Berlitz, etc.) that might be good resources for part-time work after you get your full-time position, another good thing to check out while you are studying. You might actually, be able to make some contacts during a study abroad year that could pan out into a permanent position after graduation...

Just a couple of ideas to keep in mind.

Ralph Said:

Teaching English in Spain. Typical time commitments?

We Answered:

Most jobs in Spain are found by actually being there so you're doing the right thing. However, most jobs are for 1 year and it will be difficult to find one for less.

Karl Said:

Teaching English in Spain through CIEE?

We Answered:

http://www.spainexpat.com/spain/forum/vi…
http://www.mepsyd.es/exterior/usa/en/pro…
Sounds like CIEE is a rip off

Peter Said:

how hard is it to get a job teaching english in spain?

We Answered:

Hello!

If you're thinking of teaching in Spain then you could always check out our online TEFL community Chalkboard, it's full of people taking TEFL courses and people who are already teaching abroad! Make sure you have a chat with Ems who is teaching in Madrid, Spain right now:

http://www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-chalkboar…

http://www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-chalkboar…

Good Luck!