Featured Job

Part-Time College Guidance Counselor

ASPV seeks a talented college guidance counselor to assist students in exploring occupational interests and help them explore possibilities for university studies in Mexico and abroad. Additionally the counselor will support students in applying to schools and scholarships for their post-secondary education. The counselor will support the personal, social and academic development of students and will be knowledgeable of the school’s mission and guiding principles.

This is a part-time position, requiring a three-day per week committment. The college guidance counselor at ASPV will be teaching a vocational guidance course to sophomoroes once a week during the 2nd semester of that year. He/she will also teach a Junior Seminar class once a week for grade 11 students in which they are guided through the process of finding an appropriate college or university to suit their needs. This teacher will support seniors during their application process to ensure timely and complete submission of their applications. Knowledge of the application process for American universities is a requirement.

Posted: January 2019

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).

Please note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.

Location	Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Start Date	August 2019
Contract Length	2 years
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty, University Graduate, Vocational/Technical Instructor
Student Level	High School
Monthly Salary	USD 900 - 1200
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

In addition to base salary, the college guidance counselor will receive a housing stipend, immigration paperwork and major medical health insurance.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education Required

Bachelor

About the School

The American School of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is a private, non-profit, nonsectarian, co-educational institution offering a bilingual, multicultural education for students from early childhood through high school. Founded in 1986, the school is dedicated to an American style education, high academic standards, and the caring environment a small school can offer. Students benefit from highly-dedicated and talented teachers in a small school atmosphere, and a comprehensive dual curriculum which encompasses that of quality private and public schools in the United States and those established by the Mexican Ministry of Education. Our graduates are accepted into some of the finest universities in the world, such as Brown University in the United States, Queens University in Canada, and TEC in Mexico. Founded in 1986 by local business leaders, the American School of Puerto Vallarta is a nonprofit, nonsectarian educational institution accredited by the U.S. Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Mexican Ministry of Education, and the National University of Mexico.