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High School Math and Physics Teacher

school
International American School of Cancun
location
Cancun, Mexico
salary
US 1200 a month
housing
$6,500 monthly housing allowance (approximately $325 USD)
airfair
$9,000 pesos monthly (approximately $450 USD)
Start date
Start September 2020
2 years
1
  • Middle School, High School
  • Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty
  • Bachelor
  • 1 year of teaching experience
  • Math / Science
  • Teaching Credential/License
  • One-time relocation allowance of $9,000 pesos (approximately $450 USD)
  • Transportation to and from school is provided daily – from key points in the city
  • Living allowance of $14,000 pesos yearly (approximately $700 USD)
  • $6,500 monthly housing allowance (approximately $325 USD)
  • Christmas bonus: 5 days the first year, 2 weeks starting the second year
  • Working papers and their costs within Mexico
  • Medical plan:
    • Mexican social security – covers major illnesses, accidents, operations, death benefits.  Teachers are registered in the Mexican Social Security once their working papers have been processed.  (This takes at least two months and can be longer, depending on Immigration.)
    • Private insurance – covers death benefits and loss of limb
    • We have a doctor on campus from 7:00 – 2:30 daily.  She is able to take care of minor illnesses
    • Local health care program, which includes access to the main hospitals and doctors in Cancun. By presenting a membership card, you will be able to receive attention in case of common illnesses, emergencies or schedule an appointment with a specialist. (This includes free general consultations and discounts with specialists)

The math teaching position consists of  teaching 3 of the following classes:

  • 7th Grade Integrated Math - 2 groups
  • 8th Algebra Math - 2 groups
  • 8th Physics - 2 groups
  • 9th Grade Integrated Math - 2 groups 
  • 10th Algebra II - 2 groups
  • 11th Precalculus - 2 groups
  • 12th Advanced Math - 1 group
  • 12th Physics - 1 group

The groups have a maximum of 25 students.  The teaching load includes 6 daily teaching periods of 45 minutes. Full-time staff members teach 30-35 classes per week. Teachers cover one or two-yard duties during the second recess; most teachers have two duty periods per week. The school principal assigns this according to teachers’ schedules and preferences.  

The teacher's schedule is from 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday to Friday. Any teaching done during these hours is covered by the teacher’s salary. The teacher will be responsible for teaching a full school day and will have 1-2 planning periods daily. In addition, teachers may be asked to teach songs/dances for special events such as holidays and graduation, etc. This is also covered by the teacher’s salary when such preparation occurs between 7:00 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. The school and the teacher will come to an agreement regarding any changes in the work schedule or salary. Teachers may also be asked to accompany students on field trips or school trips, which may not occur during school hours. Teachers are not paid extra for these trips, but all expenses incurred are covered by the school. Teachers at the secondary level sponsor one extra-curricular activity.

The teacher is expected to attend teachers' meetings, parent meetings, and other school functions. Most of these are held during school hours, but some may include an occasional evening or Saturday morning. There is no extra remuneration for this. 

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

The International American School of Cancun, Mexico, is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational institution offering a bilingual, bicultural education for students from preschool through high school. Founded in 1990, the school is dedicated to an American style education, high academic standards and the caring environment a small school can offer.  The International American School of Cancun is accredited by (Cognia) AdvancEd and SAIS in the United States, and in Mexico by the Ministry of Education (SEP) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

Grades: Pre-school - 12                     CEEB:  870070

Enrollment:  630  

Student Population: 82% Mexican     7% U.S.      11% Other

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