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High School Assistant Principal

We are accepting applicationsn for a High School Assistant Principal role at the International American School of Cancun.

Duties and responsibilities: 

  • Discipline: Implements and maintains a code of acceptable student behavior, following school guidelines
  • Observes and evaluates teacher performance
  • Plans leadership training for students and teachers
  • \Helps with organization / planning of school events and trips / guest speakers
  • Acts as Principal in her absence
  • Teaches one class (according to his/her interest and education and school needs)

The Assistant Principal's schedule is 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday to Friday.  (Teachers’ schedules -  7:00 a.m. -2:45 p.m.)  In addition, he/she is required to help prepare and attend special events such as holiday presentations and graduation, teachers' meetings, parent meetings, and other school functions.  Some of these are held during school hours, but others take place during the evening or on Saturday.   All administrators and teachers may also be asked to accompany students on field trips or school trips, which may not occur during school hours.  There is no extra remuneration for these trips, but all expenses incurred are covered by the school.

The AP reports to work one week before the teachers in August and will work one week after the school year is over. He/She may be asked to work at extra day during the other holidays (Christmas, Easter) depending on when the holidays begin and what work is pending.  This will be agreed upon at least a month before the holidays.

Posted: March 2020
This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

Any communication about the job will take place directly between you and the institution. Tracking of your application status will take place within the application tracking system used by the school you are applying to (outside of your Teach Away Dashboard).

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LocationCancun, Mexico
Start DateAugust 2020
Eligible CandidatesDirector/Principal, Licensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student LevelMiddle School, High School
Monthly SalaryUSD 1500
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • One time reolcation allowance of $9000 pesos (approximately $450 USD)
  • Transportation to and from school is provided daily – from key points in the city.
  • Foreign living allowance of $14,000 pesos yearly (approximately $700 USD)
  • Christmas bonus: 5 days the first year, 2 weeks starting the second year
  • Medical expense 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).
  • Working papers and their costs within Mexico

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredMaster
MajorTraining in leadership