Teach in Jordan

Jordan has teaching jobs abroad for both licensed classroom teachers and ESL teachers. Teachers will find Jordan to be a progressive country that values education, where teachers can earn a competitive, low-tax salary with a lower cost of living than neighboring Middle Eastern countries.

Many schools are located in the urban cities of Jordan, including Amman, Irbid, and Zarqa. The educational system has seen great improvements in the last 20 years, and as such, student enrollment has increased year after year, and teachers in general are in high demand as more students wish to attend international schools and universities.

Teaching in Jordan – Hiring

Teachers are typically hired for teaching jobs in Jordan beginning in late August or early September; however, there are often opportunities to find jobs year-round.

International schools – Jordanian International schools look to employ teachers in every subject, including math, science, computer science, English, and liberal arts. Many schools follow a bilingual curriculum, so the need for teachers that are able to offer instruction in English in various subjects is high.

ESL – ESL jobs in Jordan can be found in school classrooms as well as separate language institutes.

Salary and benefits when teaching in Jordan

Teaching in Jordan offers a competitive salary. Teachers can expect to earn around $3,000 – $3,800 USD per month.

Employment packages often include many benefits for teachers, such as paid accommodation, return flights, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance, and sometimes professional development/bonus opportunities.

Because the cost of living is lower than most Middle Eastern countries, teachers can expect to save some of their salary for regional travel opportunities.

Qualifications

To teach in an international school, teachers will need to have a Bachelor’s degree and a valid teaching license in their home state or country. Native English speakers are generally preferred for these positions. Candidates for ESL jobs in Jordan will usually be required to hold a TEFL certificate in order to qualify, as well as a Bachelor’s degree.

Visas

Teachers interested in teaching overseas in Jordan will need a work visa, though international and ESL schools support teachers in obtaining their visa.

Jordan is a relatively liberal Gulf country and greets visitors warmly. With a beautiful, hilly landscape and the ancient wonder of Petra, Jordan is a stunning destination for teachers and travelers. The country’s excellent education contribute to its high ranking in numerous quality of life surveys.

Most instructors who teach in Jordan will do so in the capital of Amman. This once-sleepy town is quickly being transformed into a modern, diverse, world-class city which is far from any Middle Eastern cliche one might imagine. With everything from high-end retailers to ancient amphitheaters, Amman gives visitors a lot to explore. Most residents speak basic English, making Jordan a relatively simple country to navigate as a foreigner. Jordan is well-known as one of the safest and most stable places to live in the Middle East.

Things for teachers to do in Jordan

Jordan is home to one of the Middle East’s most spectacular sights, Petra, a historical archeological city in Ma’an, also known as the Rose City after the color of the stones out of which the city is carved. Petra was established as early as 312 BC and remains Jordan’s most-visited tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.

The country is also known for its adventure opportunities and diverse backdrops, ranging from red desert sands, azure Gulf of Aqaba waters, to the popular wellness retreat of the Dead Sea.

Many private schools in Jordan require applicants to possess an OISE TEFL certificate. The University of Toronto’s OISE TEFL Online Certificate can help you become a leading candidate for some of the top Jordan private school positions.

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