Job Overview

Instituto Chapultepec is a leading all-boys school in Culiacán, Mexico, known for its strong academic culture, character formation, and a collaborative, high-performance faculty environment. Inspired by a Catholic vision of the person and guided by a relational leadership model, our mission is to educate young men of integrity, service, and intellectual curiosity.

We are currently expanding our English program and are looking to hire native English-speaking teachers for the 2026–2027 school year.

We are seeking a certified and enthusiastic ESL Teacher for middle school students in Grades 5 through 8. The ideal candidate is engaging, creative, and student-centered, with the ability to create a dynamic classroom environment that motivates adolescents. The teacher will implement active learning strategies, including Project-Based Learning (PBL), to foster meaningful language development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective, engaging ESL lessons for students in Grades 5–8
• Native speaker (mother tongue)
• Foster a student-centered classroom that promotes participation, collaboration, and critical thinking
• Design and implement Project-Based Learning (PBL) experiences
• Differentiate instruction to meet a range of language levels and learning styles
• Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Encourage the development of speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
• Integrate real-world topics and meaningful projects into instruction
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and structured classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school initiatives and meetings
• Communicate regularly with the Homeroom teacher about student progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, ESL, or a related field
• Valid teaching certification (TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent preferred)
• Experience teaching ESL at the middle school level (Grades 5–8)
• Strong understanding of student-centered teaching methodologies
• Experience with Project-Based Learning (PBL)
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to connect with and motivate adolescent learners

Key Competencies

• Dynamic, energetic, and engaging teaching style
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to foster independence and critical thinking in students
• Flexibility and creativity in lesson planning
• Commitment to continuous professional growth