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7/31/2019 Extreme Employment (PDF)

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Our mission is to inspire and empowerteachers to be their best, bothpersonally and professionally.


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The Department of Arequipa (with approximately one million inhabitants) is

located in the south-western part of the country. The city of Arequipa is about 3

hours away from several beaches, 3 hours away from the Colca Canyon, 4 hoursfrom Puno, and 8 hours from Cusco. The city of Arequipa sits in a valley

surrounded by 20,000 ft tall mountains and volcanoes. Teachers who come to

Arequipa can enjoy exploring the city (horseback riding, site-seeing, etc) as well

as visiting famous tourist spots in Peru (Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, etc). We

are also 8 hours away from Arica, Chile, ideal for border runs to renew visas!


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Facilities: 15 classrooms,computer lab, kitchen, and

administration officeSchool Size: average 600students/month

Class Sizes: 5-15 students

Scheduling OptionsMorning: 7am 11am

Evening: 3pm-9pm

Saturdays: 9am-3pm

Materials

Teachers are provided withcurriculum, books, cds, and

exams.

Student DemographicsChildren: 3-14 yrs old

University: 15-26 yrs oldProfessionals: mid 20s +


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Diverse staff: Currently, wehave 22 teachers from the US,

UK, Australia, and Peru.

Fun activities: From birthdaycelebrations to weekend

getaways, we plan activities to

bring everybody together.

Training: Our monthly trainingsessions focus on methodology,

resources, and classroomtechniques.

Support: Our TeacherCoordinators and Assistant

Director are here all day to

assist you with anything in andout of the school.


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Q: How much teaching experience do I need?A: While some teaching experienced is preferred, it is not necessary. The

only necessary requirements are completion of the TEFL or CELTA

course and a bachelors degree.

Q: What attributes do successful candidates posses?A: Important qualities that we look for are a great attitude about working

in a third world country, charisma, and patience. Teaching in Peru isdifferent from teaching in other countries so you will need time toadjust to the city, culture, and your students. Even though most

students are motivated to learn English, patience is required becauseof the different habits (arriving late, absences, etc) students have.Charisma is necessary to establish and maintain motivation in theclassrooms. Also, Extreme does various activities to create a relaxedenvironment for teachers. However, we still expect teachers to beresponsible, arrive on time and prepare for classes ahead of time.

Q: What kinds of benefits does Extreme offer?A: While we cant provide typical job benefits (health insurance, paid

vacation time, etc), we do assist and provide the following:- finding flights and busses from Lima to Arequipa- first two nights of your stay in a hostel in Arequipa- assist you with apartment hunting

- discounted prices for Spanish classes- monthly social activities for teachers


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Q: Will I need a visa?

A: Teachers do not need a special visa; a 180 day tourist visa given automatically uponentering Peru is sufficient. Our teachers do have a special status as visitingteachers. This paperwork is completed after arrival by our HR department. Before

you arrive you will be given a letter of invitation to present to customs and

immigration in case you should have any problems. You can also use this letter ofinvitation when you do a border run every 6 months to renew your visa.

Q: How long is the contract for?

A: We usually look for candidates who can and want to stay from 6 months to 1 year,although candidates are welcome to stay longer if they desire.

Q: Can I afford to live internationally?

A: Peru is an amazing land, still culturally tied to its Inca past. As a developing nation,

our students cant afford to pay a lot for their courses. Therefore, we can not pay

for airfare or housing of teachers. That said, the cost of living is very low comparedwith most of the world and our teachers are able to live a comfortable life on theirwages. Here are some examples of the costs you can expect while living inArequipa.

$1 USD = S/.2.69 Peruvian Nuevo Soles

Housing (furnished w/ utilities) average 600 soles/month

Food: If you love amazing fresh fruits and veggies, Peru has

fantastic open-air markets with unbelievably low prices.

1)Local restaurants offer Meal of the Day, known as Menu

(soup, entre, drink): average 6 soles/person

2)Grocery shopping: average 300 soles per month.

Transportation (w/ in the city) average 100 soles/month

Buses (combis): 70 centimos (approximately 25 U.S. cents)

Taxis: 3-4 soles (to areas near the center)Cell phone (credit) average 30-50 soles/month


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Q: How many hours will I work?

A: All of our classes are two hours a day, Monday through Friday.Therefore, full time teachers can expect to have a minimum of 3 groups

per month (6 hours a day).Q: What is the salary range?

A: We have two pay categories based on experience. Teachers whocomplete 1 year and renew their contracts are given a raise.

Q: What will I have to pay in taxes?

A: If you are not a permanent resident of Peru you do not have to pay taxes.Extreme pays the 30% tax for you. If you are a resident of Peru with aPeruvian DNI or a carnet extranjeria, you can discuss your contract

options during the interview.

Newly Certified Teachers (with lessthan 1 yr ESL/TEFLteachingexperience)

415 soles per group/month3 groups * 415 = 1245 soles/month(1245 soles/month = 463 USD)

Teachers with more than a year of

experience teaching ESL/EFL with a

Bachelors degree and

TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certification

470 soles per group/month

3 groups * 470 = 1410 soles/month

(1410 soles/month = 524 USD)


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If you are ready to experience all that Peru

and Extreme have to offer, please send

a short verification email to:

Cassandra Cochran

Assistant Director

[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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