Moving to Panama with IntlMOVE: Teaching English

IntlMOVE has helped many English teachers move overseas to pursue their career or travel endeavors.

There are many countries around the world that are seeking native English speakers to hire as teachers.

Panama is a great place to live, but it can be difficult to move there to get a job because Panama citizens are given priority to most business opportunities.

Many people are able to move to Panama to become English teachers because that is a job native Spanish speakers cannot fill.

When you do land a job as a teacher in Panama, let IntlMOVE handle all of your shipping needs.

You will need your household goods and furniture when you move abroad and IntlMOVE can ship everything you need to Panama.

Requirements

To be hired as an English teacher, English must be your native language.

To be considered, you must also have a bachelor’s degree and TEFL certification.

Speaking Spanish is helpful, but not necessary.

Most schools prefer that English teachers only converse with students in English.

Each school and university has different requirements, so do your research to find out what teaching job is right for you.

Landing the Right Job

Many schools want to meet you in person before hiring you, so if possible you should plan a trip to Panama before you move to the country.

Many English teachers start out working in Panama with a tourist visa, which is good for 90 days.

You can visit Panama and later apply for the visa you need to secure employment after you have received your teaching offer.

If you are not able to visit Panama before your move, it is not unheard of for teachers to be hired without in-person interviews.

You can apply for jobs with schools, universities or other language schools.

Contact many schools to find out who can give you the best schedule for the highest pay rate.

Some schools may even pay for your international relocation, which can save you a lot of money.

Schools find couples who want to teach in Panama very attractive prospects because they can save on housing costs.

If you are moving to Panama with a partner or spouse, let schools know that you are both seeking employment so that your qualifications are more attractive.

When you do land your dream teaching job in Panama, contact IntlMOVE to ship your household goods and personal effect to Panama.

Supporting yourself as a Teacher

The cost of living in Panama is much lower than in the United States, so you can support yourself on a much lower income.

Most schools will help you find housing and some schools even offer room and board.

There are many opportunities to work as an English teacher in Panama, so you might be able to pick up nights and weekend at other schools to earn more money.

You can also supplement your income by offering private lessons.

Things to Do

When you do move to Panama, you will find lots of things to do to occupy your time.

There are beaches galore, so you can take up surfing, paddle boarding or any other water sport that piques your interest.

The warm tropical weather will allow you to spend the majority of the year outdoors, which is one of the reasons Panama is such a great place to live.

Another reason people enjoy Panama is because of the great nightlife that you can enjoy.

There are plenty of discos, bars and great places to eat.

IntlMOVE can ship less than container loads (LCL) or full container loads (FCL) depending on the size of your new home in Panama.

A move consultant at IntlMOVE will help you finalize the details for your international shipment.
When you move to Panama for your teaching job, contact IntlMOVE for your international moving needs.