Tour Guide in Rio de Janeiro – Be our RioLIVE! Supervisor
Transform Portuguese learning into unforgettable adventures in Rio!
At Rio & Learn, we don’t just teach — we live Portuguese. Through our RioLIVE! activities, students explore Rio’s culture, language, and people in real time: from the beach to the museum, from samba steps to local markets.
We’re looking for a Tour Guide to be our RioLIVE! Supervisor — someone organized, lively, and passionate about sharing the real Rio with our students. If you’re the kind of person who turns any outing into a cultural journey, you’ll fit right in.
Responsibilities. What you’ll do: 💼
- Plan and coordinate RioLIVE! activities that connect language, culture, and fun.
- Act as a Tour Guide during RioLIVE! activities, leading students through Rio’s main spots and hidden gems.
- Teach Portuguese following Rio & Learn’s methodology.
- Engage students in Portuguese learning through our fun and interactive method — both during RioLIVE! activities and classroom sessions.
- Guide and accompany students during activities, making sure everyone feels included and safe.
- Train and coach other teachers to lead RioLIVE! activities independently, following Rio & Learn’s methodology.
- Oversee the quality of RioLIVE! activities led by other teachers, ensuring consistency in methodology and student experience, even when you are not on site.
- Manage logistics: locations, times, materials, and any small miracles needed to make things run smoothly.
- Represent Rio & Learn with enthusiasm and professionalism — be the bridge between our students and the soul of Rio.
- Track attendance, feedback, and results, helping us improve every week.
Qualifications & Skills. What we expect from you: 📌
- Native Portuguese speaker (mandatory).
- Advanced or fluent English, with confident oral communication — you’ll speak with international students daily.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Tourism, Communication, or related fields.
- Valid Tourism license and driver’s license (B category) — both are required for this position, as you’ll lead tours and transport students during cultural activities.
- Previous experience as a tour guide, group leader, or working with tourism and cultural activities is a strong plus.
- Strong sense of organization and leadership, with energy to handle multiple tasks and groups.
- Genuine passion for Brazilian culture and the city of Rio de Janeiro.
- Positive attitude, creativity, and real commitment to students’ experience.
- This role includes late-night and weekend activities (such as night tours or special events) as part of your regular schedule.
- Comfortable using Google tools (Docs, Sheets, and Slides) for daily tasks.
- 44-hour work week (full-time CLT position).
- Energy, friendliness, and passion for teaching and welcoming people from all over the world.
⚠️ Note: Night and weekend activities are part of the fun and energy of this job! They complement your teaching — they don’t replace regular Portuguese lessons.
What You’ll Get
- Competitive Salary: A monthly salary of R$ 3,000.
- Goal-Based Bonus: You can earn R$0–R$1,000 per month based on achieving company-wide goals related to revenue.
- CLT Package: Our team is 100% CLT, guaranteeing all benefits connected to the system.
- Dental Insurance included: Because smiles are part of the job.
- Employee of the Month award: Celebrate your achievements with us and earn 500 reais!
- Work less than a minute from Copacabana beach: Enjoy a quick swim during your breaks!
- Work in a multicultural environment surrounded by the beach and international energy.
- Real growth opportunities in an innovative educational company.
If you’re passionate about Rio, speak great English, have tourism experience, and want to make a difference in our students’ lives, this is your chance! 💙 📧
Apply now and join the most fun Portuguese school in Brazil!