Teaching English in Mexico How About the Northern States? Part 2

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Here in part 2, we continue with opportunities forCOLEGIO INGLÉS DIVISIÓN DEL
English language teaching in northern Mexico. IncludedNORTE 1915
in this group are the states of Torreón,COL. Rincón de la Hacienda
Coahuila, Culiacan and Sinaloa. The next group ofTorreon, Coahuila
listings are:Telephones: 52 (871) 720-6001 or 721-0742
Colegio AlemánFAX: 52 (871) 720-6301
Calle Mar No. 675E-mail: .mx
Col. Torreón ResidencialWebsite:
Torreón, Coahuila 27240Contact: Patricia Medina or Rosario Villareal
Telephone: (871)720 - 4660Colegio Ingles Torreon is a private catholic institution
Fax: (871)720 - 4660that offers a bilingual program. In their Elementary
Contact person Carlos Noyola, AdministratorProgram, they deal with a Mexican teacher in each
The ESL Program Coordinator position here hasclass who is in charge of the self contained Spanish
responsibilities which include: overseeing Englishprogram for two groups and a native English speaker
curriculum of primary, junior high and high school, hiringteacher who teaches the English program and speaks
of staff, supervising and evaluating staff, making uponly English during class time to the same two groups.
schedules, administering discipline, public relations, andTherefore their students have a Spanish teacher one
event planning. Qualifications are: a bachelors inhalf of the school day and an English teacher the other
education, Masters in Education and a minimum of onehalf. Elementary goes from grade 1 to grade 6. For
year of previous experience. Your salary would be $photos of the school, requirements and complete
1,362 US dollars per month (paid in Mexican pesos =contact details visit the school’s website listed
13,282) with $ 238 US dollars (2,323 pesos) paid forabove.
each month (you get that money in December andColegio Americano de Torreon
other part in June), plus a $ 1000 US dollars BONUS atAv. Mayran and Nogal S / N
the end of the school year for travel expenses. (paid inCol. Torreon Jardin
US dollars). There is an incentive bonus at the end ofTorreon 27200
the school year of $ 1500 US dollars paid in US dollars.Telephone: 713 – 5389
English UnlimitedFax: 717 – 3155
Valentin Gama No. 800General website:
Colonia JardinTeaching Opportunities Website: [
San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi 78270E-mail: cat@cat.mx
Telephone: 52 (4) 833-1277The Colegio Americano de Torreon (C.A.T.) is a
Fax: 52 (4) 833-1277private, non-profit, independent, non-denominational,
Contact person: Mr. Michael Taninternational day school providing a bilingual / bicultural
English Unlimited is a language center located in Saneducation program to Mexican,U.S. and international
Luis Potosi. This is a colonial city, where walkingstudents in grades pre-kindergarten through 12. Student
through its streets, you will find historical museums,enrollment is approximately 1,300 from Kinder I (three
cultural houses and theaters. It has a very relaxedyears of age) through Preparatory III (grade 12). Normal
atmosphere, with families spending their "siestas" in theclass sizes are approximately 25 students to one
numerous plazas around the city. The center providesteacher. The student body is 97% Mexican, 2% U.S.,
Basic English and Business English education. Ourand 1% other. The faculty has 94 teachers and 29
students are mostly professionals who work forteaching assistants. The faculty is 54% Mexican, 34%
international companies, and who are extremelyU.S., 10% Canadian,and 2% represented by other
enthusiastic to learn English.nationalities. For an up-to-date listing of their current
Qualifications: You must be dynamic, energetic,teacher requirements visit their Teaching Opportunities
sociable, and flexible to adapt to the different languageweb page listed above.
and culture. You don't need years of experience, butBe sure to check out my other articles in the two
you must be able to handle teaching professionals,continuing series: Teaching English in Mexico and
adolescents and children. It is a challenging job, but atTraveling in Mexico. If you would like more information,
the same time very rewarding. No experience ishave questions or comments, the author can be
required.e-mailed; see address below.