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
subject & grade level
* subjects: english, esl, esl - conversational english, esl - english for academic purposes, science - biology
* grade levels: gr. 5, gr. 6, gr. 7, gr. 8
requirements
* minimum education: bachelor
* teaching experience: 1+ years
* licenses & certifications: teaching credential/license, tesl/tefl certificate over 100 hours, tesl/tefl diploma level, other certification - celta
* visa eligible citizenships: australia, denmark, faroe islands, finland, hong kong, ireland, jamaica, netherlands, new zealand, norway, singapore, south africa, sweden, uk, united arab emirates, us
benefits
* health insurance
* paid leave
* relocation assistance
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