Teaching English in Mexico: Hermosillo, Sonora

About the city of Hermosillo: The Majestic "City of theUniversity seeking 3 full time EFL teachers with
Sun"experience working with groups of up to 20 students.
Hermosillo is the Capital City of the State of SonoraRequirements include a Masters Degree in related field
located 2037 km from Mexico City, via federal(MANDATORY), ability to speak Spanish at a basic or
highways 57, 45, 110, 90 and 15 in Mexico. Hermosillo isintermediate level. You should work well with others
also known as the City of the Oranges because ofand enjoy teamwork, be patient, and able to handle
the abundance of oranges in its territory. Called themultiple tasks at once. Also required are a willingness
majestic "City of the Sun", it is a sister city to Phoenix,to learn and participate in another culture, and a good
Arizona. It has a population close to one millionsense of humor. Your job responsibilities would
residents and is highly bi-lingual, with English being highlyencompass a work schedule varying from 7 a.m. to 6
promoted and widely spoken - especially inp.m. with 40 hours per week. (20 hours teaching, and
tourism-related businesses.20 hours for administrative duties). You would teach up
Among the main attractions you can visit in Hermosilloto 3 classes daily, offer tutoring, do class planning and
are: The Government Palace, which has interestingadministrative duties in addition to attending meetings,
murals, Zaragoza Square and its Moorish kiosk, Theseminars, and occasionally conducting training and
Cathedral of La Asuncion, The Del Carmen andworkshops.
Espiritu Santo Chapels, The modern building of theThe university is located in Hermosillo, the capital city of
Autonomous University of Sonora, where the MuseumSonora. It is a border state, which means that is
of the State is situated. There are also: Madero Park,significantly different from the tourist-oriented parts of
The Culture House, the Tres Pueblos Square and TheMexico. It is definitely Mexico but the influence of the
Batuc Church. Nearby on La Campana Hill (the Bell Hill),U.S. is apparent. Life here is often dictated by the
there is a lookout from where you can enjoy aclimate, which is over 110 F during the summer months,
beautiful view of the city. Another attraction is thewhich is a great time to spend a weekend in nearby
Abelardo L. Rodriguez Dam, an ideal place for fishing.Kino Bay or San Carlos. The students here are very
Hermosillo has several hotels and restaurants whereinterested in learning English and have ample
the tourist can taste the famous regional cuisine. Theopportunity to practice since there is a close
main festivity in Hermosillo is the Vendimia Feast, whichrelationship with Arizona. However, English is not their
is celebrated on June 21st-26th, with a parade of floatsfirst priority since they are in professional degree
and an industrial exhibition.programs at UNO. The University completely supports
How about teaching English in Sonora?learning English and stresses its importance for the
Instituto Soria High Schoolvarious programs.
Hermosillo, SonoraInstituto Mexicano Americano de Relaciones Culturales
Contact: Selma Guerra, Language ProgramBlvd. Navarrete y Monteverde
CoordinatorHermosillo, Sonora
E-mail: The program is constantly improving, monitoredTelephone: 526 214 - 0781
by education investigators that work within our SoriaContact: Patricia Arias
Educational Group. Our Language Program includesMost of the English Programs here are for Teen
English and French. Currently there are about 600students. For their latest requirements, general
students. The campus is located downtown, close toinformation, salaries and positions or to submit an
the commercial and financial area of the city. Ourapplication, call or write directly to the school. They are
teachers work 40 hours a week, 20 teaching hours,principally interested in teachers with experience and
and 20 hours organizing and preparing material, lessonteacher certification. Teachers with experience and
plans, attending to workshops, and other activitiesknowledge in other subjects and themes are also
related to the field. Our groups vary from 10 to 25welcome to apply.
students. Teaching at Instituto Soria is a greatIngles Individual
opportunity for teachers: the school was founded inCalle Morelos (near the corner with Miguel Aleman
1918 and is located about three hours from the U.S.A.Centro)
border. You will have access to the Pacific Ocean,Obregon, Sonora 85000
which is about an hour from the city. The climate isTelephone: 413 - 6793, 413 - 2862
very hot, so we ask our prospects to have been inFax: 413 - 8089
hot weather before applying. The requirements for thisWebsite:
full-time position are: Native English speaker, aE-mail: Contact: Rosy Espinoza, Administrator
Bachelors degree in related field (this is Mandatory),A school with offices throughout Mexico that
some teaching experience, 26 year old minimum age;specializes in small classes. They have extensive
you must be willing to work as part of a team, beaudio-visual facilities including their own closed-circuit
sociable, dynamic and flexible with an excellentTV network. There are conversation club classes and
personal appearance. Some Spanish speaking ability isvideo sessions sponsored as a normal part of student
also desired.learning activities. They would like to have certified,
Universidad del Noroesteexperienced teachers, but will consider enthusiastic,
Hermosillo, Sonoraout-going, applicants who have a strong desire to enter
Contact: Carmen Garcia, Language Departmentthe English teaching field. Additional contact information
Coordinatorfor their numerous locations can be obtained online at
E-mail: .mxtheir website address listed above.