Teaching English in Manabi, Napo, Chimborazo & Esmeraldas province

 

Project Profile:

 

 

Ecuador is attracting more visiting tourists every year resulting in a demand for English speaking guides. ETV are working with schools in tourist “hot spots” to provide the local children better English tuition that will improve their job prospects for the future. We need experienced teachers (preferably with TEFL qualification) to join this project and teach English in the schools in the coastal province of Manabi, Esmeraldas province; Napo province in the Amazon and Chimborazo province in the highlands.

 

The Manabi project is based in Puerto Lopez, the Napo Project is based in many indigenous communities close toTena and in Santa Rosa, Esmeraldas project is based in La Bocana de Ostiones community and Chimborazo province is based in Colta. Full board accommodation and local ETV project support is provided at all locations. School hours are from 07.30 until 12.30. Children are at beginner to basic level and aged between 6 and 12 years old. See below for information on each location.

 

Puerto Lopez, Manabi Province

 

Teaching English in Puerto Lopez, Manabi Province
Project ref: ETV1005

 

 

Project Fact Box

Project:	Teaching English (individual placement)
Location:	Puerto Lopez, Manabi Province, Ecuador
Accommodation:	ETV Volunteer House
Requirements:	TEFL or previous experience of teaching English
Minimum commitment:	4 weeks
School term:	April to January
Project Hours:	Monday to Friday, 07.30am to 12.30pm
Climate:	Warm and predominantly dry – coastal mists can hang around for a few days

Living in Puerto Lopez

 

 

Puerto Lopez is a small and picturesque fishing town in Manabi Province.

Famous for its beaches and neighbouring National Park, Puerto Lopez is a popular destination for local holiday makers, visiting backpackers and nature lovers alike.

The ETV volunteer house is our base in Puerto Lopez and you’ll soon feel at home with our resident local staff. The house is situated on the edge of town and is 10 minutes walk from the beach. Bedrooms are shared with up to 4 people in each room, there is a communal bathroom block. Our chef provides 3 good meals per day from Monday to Friday, weekends are free for you to explore. (Weekend meals available at nominal cost)

 

The beach in Puerto Lopez is a favourite place to hang out in the evening and there are cafes and bars for entertainment at weekends. Machalilla National Park protects the last of the coastal dry forest and is within easy reach of Puerto Lopez and the archaeological remains at Agua Blanca are indicators of a mysterious past culture. Not far offshore is Isla de la Plata, home to a wide variety of marine and bird species including many that live also on the Galapagos Islands. E.g. Blue footed boobies, sea lion colonies and frigate birds. From June to September you are almost guaranteed to spot humpback whales in the ocean within a few kilometres of Puerto Lopez and on the water itself you can surf, kayak and snorkel. Whether you are an adventure seeker, sun bather or book worm, you’ll enjoy your time here!