As an elementary English teacher, you will have the extraordinary opportunity to teach English as a second language, to lower elementary students at Colegio Juan Beckmann, in Tequila, Jalisco, in Mexico. Colegios Beckmann are a private schools founded and operated by Fundación Beckmann (www.fundacionbeckmann.org). The schools provides high-quality education for those families in the community facing the most significant economic challenges. Colegio Juan Beckmann and Doris Beckmann is part of SER, a Mexican network of schools inspired by 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 their communities, and for us all. The Juan Beckmann 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 boomed in recent years due to an increase 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. Doris Beckmann School is located at the high land of Jalisco, community La Laja, Jalisco 45 minutes from Guadalajara, is dedicate to produce clothes, near of Zapotlanejo who is a center of fashion design. Given the proximity to Guadalajara, and the importance of opportunities that learning a second language can provide, Colegios Beckmann has set as one of its main objectives the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL). Children are exposed to a minimum of 100 min per day of full English teaching, in subjects such as ESL and Science. To support this effort, the school is seeking highly committed young professionals willing to teach and engage children in language learning. The curriculum 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.

Job Responsibilities

● Full and part-time opportunities, depending on the candidate’s availability

● Deliver lesson plans in a way that engages students and gets them 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 learning 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

● Preferred bachelor’s degree in Education, English, or other areas of study compatible with Teaching

● At least 1-2 years of 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, flexible and able to multitask Salary & benefits

● Monthly salary (gross) of $20,000 mexican 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. Contact Info Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed and up-to-date CV/resume, as well as a cover letter explaining what makes them suitable for this position, to: and sespinola@fundacionbeckmann.org; mzurita@colegiobeckmann.mx

Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo, Por tiempo indeterminado

Sueldo: $18,000.00 - $20,000.00 al mes

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