Thank you for your interest in teaching at Berlitz in Costa Rica^*

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Visa Requirements

Most countries do not require a visa to enter the country. To look for the visa requirements of your country please check the document "Directrices Visas" at http://www.migracion.go.cr/visas/index.html.

You can come in the country as a tourist and once here, we will work on your working permit. Berlitz CR will cover the expenses of the working permit. You will be required to bring with you a copy of your Birth Certificate and a Criminal Background check. Both have to be authenticated by the Costa Rican Consulate in your country. This working permit is temporary and it is tied exclusively to the Berlitz/Instructor relationship. If the candidate decides to quit as well if Berlitz decide to terminate the working contract, this permit will automatically expire. This is under the understanding that if the instructor decides to leave before the six months period he or she will have to reimburse such permit expenses to Berlitz (US$250.00)

Hiring Procedure

After submitting one's resume/CV, potential Instructors will be asked to fill out an application form. Following screening of application forms, applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews with applicants residing outside of Costa Rica are done by telephone. Interviews with applicants in Costa Rica are held at one of our language centers. After successful completion of the interview process, candidates are invited to attend the Berlitz Instructor Training before beginning to teach. The initial training consists of two weeks (10 working days, half days). The invitation to the training does not mean the candidate is already hired. The formal hiring is done at the end of the training and it is based on the performance shown throughout the process. The initial training is not paid, so it is recommended to be prepared to cover your personal expenses during this period. Once an instructor reaches three months of employment; Berlitz Costa Rica will then recognize $100 for the above mentioned initial training.

Teaching Contracts

Berlitz Costa Rica issues a 3-month probationary contract, to be renewed with an indefinite one to new instructors. We are requiring a minimum 1 year commitment. We offer:

Full Medical Coverage
Two-week Vacations
Christmas Bonus
Additional Bonus based on performance
Workers Credit Union (Asociacion Solidarista)

The instructor should provide service at all Berlitz centers in Costa Rica (San Pedro, Downtown, Sabana, Santa Ana) and to all of the "On-Site" trainings at our clients locations. Travel expenses from and to "on-site" trainings will be covered by Berlitz Costa Rica. The starting wage is set at US$4.37 per lesson of 45 min (US$5.81 per Hour) and additional pay raises will come in effect depending on total teaching hours given. A full-time instructor gives an average of 30 - 35 lessons per week. As we give service to clients who are mostly corporate, the Berlitz Costa Rica requires that all employees dress in a professional manner. E.I. Men: long sleeve shirt and tie. Women: office attire.

Availability is a must, classes are programmed according to our customer's request. The availability requested is from Monday thru Friday from 7:00am to 9:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 2:00pm

Taxes and Pension Plans

All personnel is registered in the Berlitz payroll. Salaries are granted every fortnight and taxes (aprox. 10%) are deducted by our Accounting Department. There is a government sponsored pension plan program in which you choose which pension plan operator you wish to work with.

Getting Started

In regards to the Housing issue, each Instructor will seek for his own housing arrangements; Berlitz may help in the search if requested. We strongly recommend bringing enough money to get established. Approximately US$2,000.00 for living expenses and for accommodation should be sufficient.

Ready to Apply?

To apply to Berlitz Costa Rica please send your CV to the contact below.

Mrs. Lilly Sevilla
Organization Development Mgr.
Berlitz Costa Rica
Email: jobs@berlitzedu.net
Fax: (506) 2258-2314


Language center:	Part time and Full time positions available
Start date:	Immediately
Length of contract:	One year minimum contract
Positions available:	English Instructors. Native proficiency, college degree, customer oriented, outgoing and dynamic; business knowledge and other languages desirable. Applicants should reside in Costa Rica. Working permit will be facilitated. Email: jobs@berlitzedu.net. Tel: (506) 2258-2314.

Thank you again for your interest in Berlitz Costa Rica!


*	This location is an independently owned and operated franchise of Berlitz and is solely responsible for its employment decisions, practices and obligations, including compliance with all applicable labour and employment laws and regulations.