Decide what sort of teaching environment you want. Would you prefer to work in a full-time teaching position, such as the prestigious International School of Panama? Or do you plan to work privately, teaching one on one. You might also want to volunteering as an assistant in an English class in a rural school.
Choose what time span interests you. Do you plan to spend a year in Panama? Or are you looking for summer work? At the El Paraiso Spanish School in Bocas del Toro, Panama, volunteers can work for five to eight weeks teaching English.
Bolster your credentials. Finding a teaching job in Panama is competitive. At a minimum, schools require good English grammar and writing skills. You may be a more attractive candidate if you take the TOEFL test, which stands for Test of English as a Foreign language. Your TOEFL score tells potential employers how well you speak, write and read English.
Make sure your paperwork is in order. You'll need a U.S. passport to go to Panama. Visas from the government of Panama are required for long-term stays.
Look for job openings. The International School of Panama lists jobs on its web sites. Other schools go through umbrella web sites that post a variety of international teaching positions.
