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Grade 5 Classroom Teacher

Full time classroom teacher for grade 5 of elementary in an International American School following the CCSS, NGSS, and Massachusetts Social Studies Framework in our International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.

Subjects taught: ELA (not ESL), Math, Social Studies, Science

Posted: January 2019
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LocationMexico City, Mexico
Start DateAugust 2019
Contract Length2 Years
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelElementary
Number of Vacancies2

Job Benefits

  • Base salary paid in Mexican pesos not US dollars
  • Food allowance 
  • Teacher-matched savings fund
  • Housing allowance 
  • International health insurance (major medical)
  • National health insurance (major and minor medical)
  • Paid holidays 
  • Paid vacation periods
  • Onsite and online Master’s in Elementary or Seconday Education through the University of Alabama free for all Westhill teachers. 10 modules, 5 semesters to complete 
  • Holiday bonus 
  • Immigration documents paid by the school

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
MajorElementary Education degree
Additional School Requirements
  • Teaching certificate from the U.S., Canada, Ireland, or the UK
  • At least one year of full time classroom teaching experience. 
  • Native or near-native English speaker
  • Proficient writing skills in English - ability to correctly use English grammar 
  • Availability for August 2019
  • Available for minimum of two years contractual agreement

About the School

Our mission Westhill Institute inspires students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners by developing ethical values and by transferring their knowledge in an inclusive learning environment to responsibly impact their community. Vision Our vision is to inspire students to be contributing leaders in a rapidly changing, globalized world by developing intercultural understanding. Internationally Minded Westhill students develop intercultural understanding through a transdisciplinary concept-based curriculum. As an IB World School, students broaden their intercultural understanding and respect through the Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP). Developing Lifelong Learners Westhill inspires students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners who responsibly impact their community. Through a broad and balanced curriculum students learn how to learn by developing transferable skills, attitudes, knowledge and concepts. Inclusive Learning Environment Westhill caters for students from all academic levels, cultural backgrounds, and educational needs. Teaching and learning are differentiated for individual learners’ needs.