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English & Social Studies Teacher

school
American School of Durango
location
Durango, Mexico
salary
US 1100 a month
housing
5,000 MX accommodation allowance per contract
airfair
Airfare reimbursement of up to $900 USD
Start date
Start August 2020
1
  • Middle School
  • Licensed Teacher
  • Bachelor
  • Elementary Education
  • Teaching Credential/License
    Other Certification
  • Licensed in the content area or General Education
  • Previous experience is a plus, but we will also consider new teachers who have energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion to embrace the teaching profession. 
  • Candidates must be prepared to undergo legally permissible background screening as part of the application process, including but not limited to criminal background and/or fingerprint checks, reference checks, etc.to be considered for a position in our school.
  • 5,000 MX accommodation allowance per contract (Housing is affordable in Durango)
  • Airfare reimbursement of up to $900 USD
  • Health care
  • Work visa
  • $200 moving in allowance

The American School of Durango endeavors to employ a dynamic, creative, constructivist, knowledgeable staff that engages students in the learning process. All staff bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, yet they must be able to work collaboratively and constantly seek opportunities to improve. To this end, the school will recruit, select, employ and retain the best-qualified personnel available to achieve our stated goals and objectives. 

New employees shall complete a full application for employment and submit along with the corresponding qualification documents; which include a resume, transcripts, degrees, and teaching certification.

Teaching Responsibilities: 

As a teacher at the American School of Durango you will be required to teach clear engaging lessons and provide high-standard instruction to students. In addition, you will lead a group of students for advisory and possibly offer electives to foster students’ social and emotional growth, as well as learning outside of the academic areas.

 

Primary Function: 

The role of the ASD teacher is to foster student achievement via the curriculum, instruction, learning environment, and support as aligned with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of ASD. As a result of teacher instruction, students should love coming to school, be inspired to learn, and be motivated to become an excellent classmate and global citizen.

 

Elementary Duties and Objectives:

  • ASD is looking for Elementary teachers who monitor student activities and ensure the safety of every student in the classroom and school grounds
  • The Elementary teacher will develop lesson plans with clear objectives, assessments, and activities that will stimulate and motivate students
  • The teacher creates learning opportunities centered around the academic, social, and physical growth in a way that promotes the development of each child, including a variety of assessments to determine the strengths of each child in core areas of learning
  • The Elementary teacher will work collaboratively with colleagues to align planning and coherent learning experiences, as well as administer and analyze assessment data (internal and external MAP data) to ensure that learning is taking place and students are receiving constructive and timely feedback
  • The expert teacher accommodates different learning styles and varied instructional methodology, in particular for our ESL population and students who require accommodations
  • All ASD teachers communicate regularly with parents with concerns and encouragement
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

The American School of Durango (ASD) is a private, non-profit, K-12 school located in Durango, Mexico. Established in 1954, since its inception, ASD has been accredited by the Secretary of Public Education (SEP) and obtained additional accreditation from AdvanceED, a division of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (from 1997 to present) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) (from 1998 to present), therefore upon graduation, our students receive a double diploma.  ASD has 500+ students, of which approximately 60% are enrolled in early childhood and elementary, and 40% enrolled in middle and high school college preparatory programs. Over 95% of our students are latinos. Facilities inlcude a science lab, a computer laboratory, and a library/media center in every area. The average class size is 20. The teaching faculty at ASD includes teachers from the United States, Australia, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Taiwan, UK and Mexico. 

ASD is focused on providing a rigorous learning environment that encourages high expectations of all, with an eye towards preparing our students to study successfully around the world. ASD strives to provide ethical, life-long learning leaders with the tools they need to overcome challenges in an ever-changing, globalized world. ASD attracts students from families representing a large variety of Mexican professionals who seek bilingual English-Spanish education for their children. Many of our current families have been part of ASD since its beginning. As a result, the school has a proud sense of tradition, commitment, and ownership. 

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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