English Teacher for Elementary School
Job Summary
Location: Tequila, Jalisco, in Mexico.
Private school
The school provides high-quality education for those families in the Tequila community challenged the most from an economic standpoint; it is part of SER, a Mexican network of schools inspired in the KIPP charter school model in the United States. Following the KIPP philosophy and structure, schools are united by a common mission, a commitment to excellence, and a belief that if we help children develop the academic and character strengths they need for college and choice filled lives, they will be able to build a better tomorrow for themselves, for the communities, and for us all.
The school is located at the heart of Tequila, Jalisco, a striving community 60-min away from Guadalajara, one of Mexico’s largest and cosmopolitan cities. Being the epicenter for tequila production in the country, the town has been booming in recent years given a large establishment of tourism- related activities and infrastructure. Tequila is rated by the Secretariat of Tourism as a Magic Town, as a recognition of its legacy to the national identity and its value as a tourist destination.
The curricula for these subjects has been fully developed, along with lesson plans that are engaging, exciting, and educational for the kids. Teaching instruction is expected to be delivered 100% in English.
- Full and part-time opportunities, depending on the candidate’s availability
- Deliver lesson plans in a way that catches the attention of the students and keeps them occupied and excited about learning.
- Set clear goals for English language and knowledge acquisition, and continuously assess academic progress.
- Inform the school leader and the Board of directors of such progress.
- Merge into the school culture, and actively participate in the school’s continuous training program.
Job Skills & Requirements
Required:
- 100% Fluency in English is a must
- ITTO TEFL Certification
- Preferred bachelor’s degree in Education, English, or other careers compatible with Teaching
- Teaching experience and a track record of mentoring kids
- Ability to learn new skills and teaching methods
- Possess highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Organized, capable, and able to multitask
Salary & benefits
- Monthly salary (gross) of $16,500 pesos for full-time positions along with benefit package
- Living accommodations may be arranged, cost to be assumed by the individual.
- Transportation Guadalajara-Tequila may also be arranged.
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed and up-to-date CV/resume, as well as a covering letter explaining what makes them suitable for this position, to:
contact@tefl.com.mx
