2026 OPENINGS - ESL Teachers - Cusco, Peru

TEFL Course; Cuzco; Hybrid; PEN 37,985 - 53,179; Full time

Job summary

Maximo Nivel in Cusco, Peru is seeking ESL teachers for our Native English Program. You will join a dynamic team committed to high-quality teaching and client service.

Teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday to Friday, with classes limited to 12 learners across Basic to Advanced levels; most learners are young adults 18–30. We value professionalism, learner chemistry, and Student Talk Time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certification required (minimum 120 hours)
• Native English speaker
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a love for teaching; strong team skills
• Strong computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite, etc.

Responsibilities

• Teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday.
• Class size limited to 12 learners.
• Teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced.
• Most learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.

Skills

Native English speaker

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Date posted:2026-02-19 | Writer: MAXIMO NIVEL INTERNATIONAL | Email: [e-mail]

ORGANIZATION

Maximo Nivel is the leading ESL program in Latin America with institutes in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. We are looking for great ESL teachers to join our teaching team in Cusco, Peru. Maximo Nivel is well known for our "Native English Program", our professionalism, and our dedication to excellent teaching and great client service. We are a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for.

POSITION

ESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.

We pride ourselves on our teachers, and it is important that you take pride in your teaching. We specifically look for professionals with a passion for teaching. We stress three things in our classrooms:

1. Professionalism
2. Chemistry with our learners
3. STT - Student Talk Time

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA certification required (minimum 120 hours)
• Native English speaker
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a love for teaching; strong team skills
• Strong computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite, etc.

SALARY

The Institute pays teachers a fixed base salary approximately 10% above the average teacher's salary in-country. This salary is not adjusted down unless teachers request fewer classes, so monthly budgeting is easy. Base salary can be increased by adding classes, extra hours, substituting for other teachers, and earning 'Rock Star status'. Finishing bonuses are also paid after a minimum 6-month commitment.