Are you an ESL teacher? Want to work at Craving English, but you’re not sure if you’re a good fit? Check out the requirements we look for here and see how we can hire you!

What is Craving English? 

Craving English is a growing English teaching academy based in Costa Rica. Learning English is essential in today’s professional world. We stand out from other ESL academies because we use a unique method that is effective, entertaining, and dynamic. 

We are well-known for our close-knit community both among students and teachers. For these reasons, we want to grow our community even more with teachers who have similar values.

Craving English’s Manifesto 

Read our manifesto to see the kind of community we strive to achieve.

At Craving English, we believe in collaborating to build a strong community of passionate people who support and lift one another up. We believe in kindness and inclusivity, ensuring that everyone knows they are welcome the moment they set foot in our door and that they are appreciated for the unique experiences they bring. We believe that open communication and honest exchanges of feedback makes us all stronger, igniting new ideas and opportunities. We believe in empathy, and that the community and support we develop together will lift us higher in good times and pull us through in challenging times – professionally and personally. We believe in flexibility because we are all humans who are growing and learning every day. We’re glad you’re part of this adventure! 

Craving Founder Adriana Castro and Teacher Leader Olivia Pratt with some Craving English staff and teachers in Costa Rica 

What are the basic requirements to work at Craving English? 

All teachers at Craving should: 

• Be a fluent English speaker (C1 level or first language speaker) 
• Have at least 1 year of teaching experience (preferred)
• Have certification in the following:
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) 
  • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
  • Certification in Teaching English to Adults (CELTA)
  • Teaching in general 
• Have knowledge of Spanish (bonus, but not required)

If you’re interested in getting a certification, check out the link at the bottom of this article for a discount. 

What are the technical requirements to work at Craving English? 

• A laptop or computer that enables you to use Zoom
• A stable Internet connection
  • Internet:
    • Download: 30mbps
    • Upload: 10mbps
  • CPU:
    • Processor: 2.3GHz
    • Ram: 4GB

• A quiet area where no one will disturb you
• A webcam
  • A headset and microphone (preferred) 

What’s the hiring process like at Craving English?

Here are the typical steps for the hiring process: 

1. You fill out the online form, including your resume and cover letter. 
2. You receive a confirmation email that contains instructions to make an application video. One of the primary things we look for is a friendly and energetic personality! If you do not automatically receive a confirmation email, please check your spam folder. 
3. If you make it past the video, Craving English offers you an interview.
4. If you pass the interview, then you go through a 30-minute trial lesson. 

We ask for a coaching session and a second trial if we need to see some improvement on our methodology to align with our students’ expectations. 

Check out our Instagram and TikTok pages to see the kind of energy we’re looking for!