Teaching English in the Heart of Mexico Part 2

In part one of this two-part article on English languageCanada and maintains strong links with it.
teaching in the heart of Mexico, you were introducedMany of our teachers at some point go to Toronto for
to areas including Mexico City, Veracruz, Xalapa,a few months on exchange. Our staff of around 12
Oaxaca and Guadalajara. More ELT opportunities inteachers is a blend of Mexican and internationals and
these regions follow here.our work environment is friendly and supportive. The
Culturlingua Zamoraschool has lots of teaching resources. Xalapa is a
Zamora, Michocanuniversity town of about 120,000 people, situated
TeleFax: 351- 515-3616, 351-515-1637between the hot coast of Veracruz and the colder
E - mail: Contact: Ms. Claudia Sahagun Jiménez,highlands of central Mexico. It`s temperate climate,
Director - Ownerproximity to many small colonial towns and national
Mr. Francisco Rodríguez, Administrative Directorcloud-forest park make it a very pleasant place to live.
Ms. Marta de Rodríguez, Teacher CoordinatorThe American School of Tampico Language Institute
(speaks English)E. Azcarraga 208
IMMEDIATE Positions for ESL Teachers are availableColonia Campbell
for the FALL of this year and SPRING of next year.Tampico, Tamaulipas 89260
Our Fall term includes a one week of orientationE - mail: Contact: Leticia Orozco, Director
training, thus applicants must be present in August. WeThis private language institute is looking for qualified
have classes scheduled to begin in September. WeELT professionals to teach English to Mexican
have our WinterChristmas break from Decemberstudents and professionals. Their minimum qualifications
22nd to January 5th. Our Fall term is scheduled to beare for a
completed in February. Candidates with educationNative English speaker between 25 and 45 years of
degree in teaching and/or similar field, prior teachingage, preferably a single female with a CELTA, TEFL
experience and/or prior international travel who areundergraduate degree or equivalent. Having an M.A. is
interested in joining our staff should email or fax theirdesirable, but not essential. Applicants should also have
Cover Letter, Current Resume and Current passportat least two years EFL/ESL experience teaching
or driving license photograph to us IMMEDIATELY.adults and teens, preferably overseas; basic computer
Applicants are asked to please include a daytimeskills, be sociable, dynamic and adaptable and be willing
phone number, fax number and email with the time into work as part of a team. They must be amenable to
which they are able to call you for a phone interview.a split schedule (early mornings, evenings) and
Offered benefits include: 3,500 pesos per month salarySaturday mornings. Only candidates meeting the
(approximately 350 U.S. Dollars), free accommodationabove requirements need apply. E-mail your resume
in fully furnished teachers residence or with a Mexicanand photo or send a hard copy along with a recent
Family, paid water and electricity amenities, freephoto by messenger service (DHL or Federal
Spanish classes, 2 weeks paid vacation duringExpress) to the above address. An e-mail address
Winter-Christmas, along with 2 weeks paid vacationand/or a telephone number must be included since you
during Spring-Easter (for those who continue for themight be contacted for a telephone interview.
Spring term. Also offered are sick pay (if medicalThe American School of Tampico Language Institute is
advice is sought and doctor's orders are followed) anda non-commercial, prestigious institution with a
a return plane ticket from Guadalajara toSelf-Access Center and over 1000 students. The
U.S.A.Canada or equivalent upon completion of onecourses are learner-centered, communicative and
year (Fall, Spring, and summer terms) contract.cover all skills. This full-time position is for 30 hours a
Kiosk School of Englishweek of on-campus time, including up to 25 contact
Edificio Hakim Desp. 912teaching hours. There are a few classes for children
Xalapa, Veracruz 91020and young teens, but the students are mostly young
Telephone: 52 228 840-3332adults and professional people. The staff includes a
Fax : 52 228 815-8791few Americans and Canadians and several local
Contact person: Eugenio Avalos, Directorteachers. They operate on a four month term system
This medium-sized, very friendly and supportive Englishall year round. The salary and benefits offered are:
School in Xalapa, capital of the state of Veracruz$12,000 U.S. dollars for 12 months paid in pesos,
needs English teachers for positions with flexible hoursroundtrip airfare from Canada or the U.S. , Major
(changes monthly), friendly and talkative students. Amedical insurance plan, FM - 3 working visa paid, Free
TEFL qualification is preferred but not essential. EnglishSpanish classes at the institute, Furnished housing and
teachers must be creative and energetic.a social/health Club membership.
Compensation is 35 pesos per hour, plus help findingBe sure to check out my other articles in the two
accommodations. Assistance getting a Mexican Workcontinuing series: Teaching English in Mexico and
Visa will be given to candidates who can commit to 6Traveling in Mexico. If you would like more information,
months or more. Kiosk School of English in Xalapahave questions or comments, the author can be
was established in partnership with Kiosk Toronto ine-mailed; see address below.