Teacher Abroad

🌴 Job Opportunity: Native English or Spanish Teacher – One Year in Florianópolis, Brazil

Imagine spending a year living by the beach on one of the most beautiful islands in the world, while making a real difference in the lives of two wonderful children.

The role:

We’re looking for a native English or Spanish speaker to provide bilingual home-based education for our two children, ages 5 and 6. They are sweet, curious, and exceptionally bright. We’d love someone who blends teaching with warmth, bringing the language to life through play, stories, music, nature, and everyday activities.

What we offer

∙ Free accommodation in a newly renovated studio on the beach, close to our home

∙ A competitive salary, to be discussed

∙ A genuine cultural immersion, with the support of a welcoming family

About Florianópolis

Known as the “Ilha da Magia” (Island of Magic), Florianópolis is the capital of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. The island has more than 40 beaches, from calm turquoise bays to world-class surf spots. You’ll also find lagoons, sand dunes, Atlantic Forest trails, and charming fishing villages with Azorean heritage.

It consistently ranks among Brazil’s cities with the highest quality of life. It is safe by Brazilian standards and has a thriving international community of digital nomads, surfers, and expats. The food scene is fantastic, especially the oysters, which are among the best in the country. From June to November, southern right whales visit the coast.

Why a year in Brazil?

Living abroad for a year is about more than adding a line to your CV. It’s a life-changing experience. Brazil is warm, joyful, and full of life, with music, festivals, football, and a culture built around connection and hospitality. You’ll become fluent in Portuguese, form lasting friendships, and see the world, and yourself, through a new lens. Employers and universities increasingly value this kind of intercultural experience, adaptability, and independence.

Who we’re looking for

∙ Native English or Spanish speaker

∙ Experience with early childhood education (preferred)

∙ Patient, creative, responsible, and loves children

∙ Able to commit to one year