Elementary School English Teachers

Required Degrees: Education or ESL certificate, College Diploma.
Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL ,  Elementary ,  ESL to Children ,   
Salary: Negotiable
American School Foundation of Chiapas A.C.

Details: ENGLISH TEACHERS NEEDED IN SUNNY CHIAPAS,
MEXICO

The American School Foundation of Chiapas, A.C. is looking for passionate and
professional full-time Elementary teaching positions for August 2020. We are interested
in teachers who have a genuine interest in the education of students, who value teaching
as a profession, not a pastime, and who have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher (preferably
in Education) and/or a State Teaching Certificate, ideally with at least two years teaching
experience. International teaching experience is a perk!

We are keen to hire teachers who are creative, enthusiastic, responsible, flexible, well-
organized, principled, reflective, caring, and technologically proficient team players.


Contract details:
We offer a two year contract; starting January 2016 (it can be extended after two years)
-8 hour work day
-Health insurance and assistance in finding accommodations (house/apartment)
-5 (five) weeks or more paid vacation each year
-Round-trip airfare reimbursement**
-Airport pickup
-VISA processing fees and costs
-Statutory holidays (Mexican holiday calendar)
-International Baccalaureate Courses
-We are part of the Mexican National Association of IB Schools IBAMEX.
**If outside Mexican territory and from country of origin.


We offer a rich educational program, structured upon well-established curriculum
guidelines from the Mexican Ministry of Education and the IB Primary Years Program. As
an IB World School, we ensure a safe and thoughtful environment in which students are
encouraged to grow as independent, respectful, responsible, and active citizens. We
value constructivism and Multiple Intelligence as important components of the
teaching/learning process. At the American School, we promote a cooperative and
friendly work environment. We believe strongly in the importance of reflection, inquiry,
and professional development.

Location:
The American School is situated in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital city of the beautiful state
of Chiapas. Tuxtla is a fast growing, bustling city, alive with the vivid colors and energy of
Mexico. Not far from the city are mountains, canyons, beaches, pyramids, and the ocean,
just waiting to be explored. Tuxtla Gutiérrez offers delightful sunny weather all year
round, delicious culinary flavors, and a culture rich in history and tradition. Here you can
combine the security of access to familiar amenities with the excitement of living abroad
in a Spanish-speaking community.

How to apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and a current CV (including photo) via
email
Once all documents have been received, we will contact you by phone or email to
arrange an interview.

Please note: to apply for a visa, applicants will need to present a recently apostilled
degree.