There is a selection of jobs throughout the northern region of Mexico. The proximity to the US border makes it attractive to some English teachers. The scorching heat of summer keeps the others away. The region will give you some choice and freedom as to where you would like to “whip and bake” as some locals would say. I’ll try to offer some hotel and restaurant suggestions for these areas in another article. So, let’s get to work:
Uninino
Agua Prieta, Sonora in Mexico and Douglas, Arizona, USA.
Contact: Anne Scott
Uninino has a position available for an enthusiastic elementary school teacher. We are located in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, which is directly across the border from Douglas, Arizona. The city has a population of 100,000. Many people are under the misconception that because Agua Prieta is a border town, they will not get the Mexican Experience. This is not true. Agua Prieta is very much a Mexican city. We don’t even have a McDonalds. The new teacher would have to arrive in Agua Prieta no later than the end of August. The salary is 500 USD. Accommodation is provided in a shared apartment with two other foreign teachers. Work hours are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday. You have two weeks off at Christmas and Easter, along with all the Mexican holidays. These are paid. Requirements are at least one year of experience teaching in a foreign environment, TESOL certificate, a college degree in any discipline, enthusiastic with children, very patient, age 25 or older, and willing to commit for a year.
North Pacific English
Canal Stream No. 105
Neck. Alameda Celaya, 38050
Bajío Region, Mexico City
Telephone: 011 52 461 608 – 0301
Fax: 011 52 461 608 – 0301
Contact person Matthew Finch-Noyes
Details North Pacific English is currently looking for 1-3 instructors, called English Motivators, to teach ages 5 and up. The average work week is around 35 hours, which leaves plenty of time for personal development and travel in what is one of the richest historical areas in Mexico. All instructors must have a minimum of 2 years college or university education with a first degree preferred. We welcome applications from all fields. In accordance with the Mexican Visa Regulations, all instructors must also have a valid CELTA or TESOL certificate with a minimum of 40 hours of practice. However, we will provide training in the event that an applicant lacks the 40 practice hours.
Compensation: Base salaries can range from $5,500 to $8,500 Mexican pesos per month, depending on the qualifications of the applicant. Bonuses and other benefits will be discussed with selected candidates. North Pacific English is a private language school dedicated to providing its clients with an unexpected level of service. Using one of the few truly international English teaching systems in Mexico, North Pacific has classes of no more than 4 students per instructor. Our clients are primarily upwardly mobile professionals and their families. If you are looking for a fast-paced, challenging environment where you will have a lot of flexibility, North Pacific is the place for you.
Jutta Tesche Language School
Culiacan, Sinaloa
Telephone: 712 – 4135
Fax: 715 – 5654
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Jutta Tesche
This is a private language school on the northwest coast of Mexico, in a medium-sized city. The school was founded twelve years ago due to the high demand for English lessons. The school offers English courses from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm We currently have a student population of 640 and teach youth, adults and children. Every year we contact two teachers from the United States. Foreign teachers only teach adult students. Classes have an ideal number of students. For a language class, there are five to twelve students per class. Each teacher has their own class and is responsible for planning the lessons. There is a mandatory one-week unpaid training course provided to teachers the week before classes start. The school offers accommodation and teachers are entitled to three hours of free Spanish classes per week.
Qualifications include people with an enthusiasm for teaching. The position requires strength in spoken and written English, patience in explaining grammar, and the ability to work well in hot weather (classrooms are air-conditioned). They prefer someone with teaching experience. Modalities: 30 teaching hours per week. Three hours per week of free instruction in Spanish. There are two positions available. To apply: Please fax or email your resume, a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position, and a job reference. The application deadline for each school year is usually in May. The country of the hosting school.
Be sure to check out my other articles in the two ongoing series: Teaching English in Mexico and Traveling in Mexico. If you want more information, have questions or comments, you can send an email to the author; see address below.