Kindergarten Teacher - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, México - American School Foundation of Chiapas

Descripción

Contract Length: 2 years Number of Vacancies: 1 Student Level:

Early Childhood

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor

Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience

Major: Professional degree in Education or related field

Required Certificates: Teaching Credential/LicenseOther Certification

Additional School Requirements:

Qualifications:

Professional degree in Education or related field and 2 years of previous experience as an early years or Kindergarten teacher (IB PYP experience desirable)

Preparation of educational planning

Knowledge in IB Program (Preferred)

Advanced digital skills

Excellent written communication skills in English.

Bilingual in Spanish and English Preferred

Communication

Team spirit

Responsibility

Proactive

Open to feedback

Job Benefits:

Airport pick-up on your first arrival to Tuxtla

Rehiring bonus (after initial contract)

Yearly round-trip airfare of up to MXN 20,000

Paid Christmas and Easter leave

Major Medical Insurance

Official IB training or selected Professional Development for the position

Paid workplace accident insurance

Paid visa fees for all expenses encountered after arrival in Mexico, including renewal

Mexican Social Security

Annual Stipend. 15 days' salary of annual stipend paid before December 20th. The stipend for the first year is paid proportionally to the working days.

Vacation bonus. Payment is equivalent to 25% of 12 vacation days at the end of every working year.

Housing at ASFC Staff Residencies (furnished apartment, Water, and WIFI are included, equivalent to MXN 9,000)

100% Scholarship for all dependent children, as long they pass admission tests. (Scholarship does not cover institutional fees, school uniforms, books, supplies, and PTA charges)

Salary monthly: In MXN before tax.

Job Description:

General objective of the position:

To encourage young children's learning, promote oral and written language development, support their physical, emotional, communicative, social, and cognitive development; and identify students' skills, abilities, interests, and needs for their holistic development.

The teacher who holds the position must comply with the following responsibilities:

Complete weekly planning and turn it in every Thursday.

Collaboratively plan the IB unit of inquiry

Complete the course assigned monthly.

Monitor and document students' learning

Adapt curriculum content and strategies for all students in the class

Prepare for observation and/or monitoring visits

Know and implement the learning philosophy through the play of the IB program

Foster a culture of Respect, tolerance, equity, empathy, and cooperation.

Create a learning culture that supports the mission, vision, and philosophy .

Salary scale: according to previous experience, educational degrees, and local life conditions.

The American School Foundation of Chiapas, A.C. is a bilingual, multicultural IB World School. We strive to combine local and international talent, providing real-life experiences that better prepare our students to deal with the authenticity of multicultural and diverse environments.

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 Intelligences 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.

We believe we teach our students to Live, Love, and Learn All learning at ASFC must exemplify our 5 Pillars: International Mindedness, Caring & Collaborative, Principled Communication, Environmentally Cultured, Creative & Critical Thinkers; all within the framework of community values.

The American School is situated in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital city of the beautiful state of Chiapas, Mexico. 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 a photo).

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

This is a Direct to School Job This is a Direct to School Job About the School:

We are the American School Foundation of Chiapas A.C. a recognized school worldwide, founded in 1991 in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico with a bilingual and multicultural education. Since our beginnings, the American School has welcomed students and staff from all over the world generating an experience and global vision of the around.

We are a community that strives to analyze, reflect, innovate, and deliberate purposefully. We acknowledge the importance of thinking creatively and critically to give meaning to our world and contribute fully as capable, confident, and responsible citizens. When you visit our school you'll notice people of all ages thinking, interacting, innovating, and solving problems in thoughtful ways. We encourage ourselves to be knowledgeable thinkers who can contribute actively to our local, national, and international communities.

At the American School, we are united through creative and critical thinking, international mindedness, being environmentally cultured, principled communicators, and a caring and collaborative community.

Our Philosophy

To inspire and build in each student a positive self-image and a strong sense of integrity within a caring school environment.

Our Mission

We are a multicultural educational community that inspires a passion for learning by nurturing creative and principled citizens, through critical thinking, inquiry, and collaboration.

Our Vision

Generations of ASFC students and their families will gain the wisdom to contribute positively as global citizens in our local, national, and international community.

This is a Direct to School Job This is a Direct to School Job About Mexico:

Mexico, a traveler's paradise, offers opportunities to teach English abroad, as well as licensed teaching jobs in the country's many international schools. Enjoy Mexico's magnificent landscape while teaching abroad in language institutes or private schools.

Capital: Mexico City Language: Spanish Population: 118.5 million Currency: Peso This is a Direct to School Job This is a Direct to School Job