In colonial times, education in Paraguay was limited to the upper echelons of society. Education system in Paraguay changed after its independence in 1811.
As the education system underwent great and significant transformation, teaching jobs in Paraguay also began to increase. Paraguay's education system is divided into pre and higher education system. The compulsory school age is 6-14 years old.
Paraguay's school system is divided into:
- Pre-elementary: This stage is known as Educacion Initial, Here the academic program lasts for 1 year and the age level is from five-six years.
- Basic: Here the duration of the academic program is nine years and the level of age is 6-14 years. This stage is known as Educación Escolar Básica (EEB).
- Secondary: This program lasts for 3 years and the age level is 15-17. This stage is known as Educación Media and the awarded certificate or diploma is called Bachillerato.
- Professionals: This stage is known as Formación Profesional Media. Here the length is for 3 years and the age level is 15-17.
Universities provide higher education, which can be both public and private. There exists a non-university level is known as Técnico Superior, this title is a gateway to higher education, but this is not an academic degree. Just as the school system, the University of Paraguay is also divided into two stages, first (Título de Grado: Licenciado, Professional Title) and second (Título de Postgrado: Especialista, Magister, Doctor).
Special emphasis is also given on the training of teachers for basic education / primary and secondary and higher education. Basic school teachers must receive training in a teacher training institute for 4 years. After the competition of training a teacher receives a title of Profesor de la Educación Escolar Básica
Secondary school teachers also go through 4 years of training and after successful completion of the program; they receive Profesor de Enseñanza Secundaria. University professors must have complete a special course for one semester in high school known Instituto Superior de Educación. They are divided into categories Profesor Titular, Profesor Adjunto, Profesor Asistente. There are 2 universities in Paraguay, Catholic and National University.
You will find plenty of teaching jobs in Paraguay; certified ESL tutor can have a better benefit in Paraguay.
How to get a teaching job:
- You can contact several schools and colleges in Paraguay and can be applied for the post offered.
Experience: Unspecified.
Qualification required:
# Depends on the subject you are applying, but a basic university degree for teaching in schools and further education certificate would be helpful. If you are aiming for the post of a lecturer, then a Ph.D., post-doctoral relevant topics such as mathematics, sociology, history, etc. is mandatory.
Salary:
- If you are a foreigner, then you need to have a work permit visa
