Contract length: 2 years
number of vacancies: 1
student level:
- early childhood
- licensed teacher
school requirements:
- education required: bachelor
- minimum teaching experience: 2 years of teaching experience
- major: bachelor or master's degree: in education, performing arts or music
- required certificates:
- teaching credential/license
additional school requirements:
*key skills & qualifications*:
- lesson planning: ability to design engaging performing arts lessons for middle and high school students.
- ib knowledge: familiar with ib curriculum and standards, integrating them into art instruction.
- digital skills: proficient in video/audio editing tools and interactive learning platforms.
- advanced english: high proficiency in english for clear communication and instruction.
- secondary teaching experience: experienced in teaching performing arts at the middle or high school level.
*core competencies*:
- communication: strong verbal and written skills for clear instruction and collaboration.
- team spirit: collaborative, working effectively with colleagues and staff.
- responsibility: accountable for student progress and classroom management.
- proactive: anticipates needs and takes initiative in planning and development.
- problem solver: able to address challenges quickly and effectively.
- availability: open to providing extra support when needed.
- customer service: provides excellent support to students and parents.
- organization: well-organized in planning, materials, and event coordination.
- open to feedback: receptive to constructive feedback for growth.
job benefits:
- rehiring bonus (after initial contract)
- yearly round-trip airfare of up to mxn 20,000
- paid christmas and easter leave
- major medical insurance
- official ib training or selected professional development for the position
- paid workplace accident insurance
- paid visa fees for all expenses encountered after arrival in mexico, including renewal
- mexican social security
- annual stipend. 15 days' salary of the annual stipend paid before
- december 20th. The stipend for the first year is paid proportionally to the working days.
- vacation bonus. Payment is equivalent to 25% of 12 vacation days at the end of every working year.
- housing at asfc staff residencies (furnished apartment, water, and wifi are included, equivalent to mxn 9,000)
- 100% scholarship for all dependent children, as long they pass admission tests. (scholarship does not cover institutional fees, school uniforms, books, supplies, and pta charges)
- salary: mxn monthly before tax.
job description:
*general objective of the position*:
to encourage young children's learning, promote oral and written language development, support their physical, emotional, communicative, social, and cognitive development, and identify students' skills, abilities, interests, and needs for their holistic development.
*subject*:music
the person who holds the position must comply with the *following responsibilities*:
- complete weekly planning and turn it in every thursday.
- collaboratively plan the ib unit of inquiry
- complete the my educare course assigned monthly.
- monitor and document students' learning
- adapt curriculum content and strategies for all students in the class
- prepare for observation and/or monitoring visits
- know and implement the asfc program of inquiry and writing curriculum
- know asfc policies (linguistic, inclusion, assessment, anti-bullying, academic integrity, child protection and admissions)
- know and implement the learning philosophy through the play of the ib program
- foster a culture of respect, tolerance, equity, empathy, and cooperation.
- create a learning culture that supports the mission, vision, and philosophy.
*activities*:
*daily*:
- greet students at the classroom door with a welcoming atmosphere.
- begin each class with a brief morning routine or musical warm-up.
- ensure students are ready for the next class (line up, gather materials like instruments, sheet music, etc.).
- observe students during recess, entrance, and dismissal times to monitor their well-being.
- check students' agendas for any updates or important notes.
- implement the ib philosophy of learning through play, integrating music and movement activities when appropriate.
*weekly*:
- send weekly lesson plans to the administration promptly.
- provide a summary of weekly activities (including key musical concepts, performances, or practices) to parents via the digital platform.
- attend all ib planning meetings to align your teaching with the program's objectives.
- submit material requests (for instruments, resources, or sheet music) at least one week in advance.
- access the my ib platform regularly to stay up-to-date with the program's expectations and updates.
*monthly*:
- attend cte (collaborative team of educators) meetings as scheduled.
- complete any professional development courses or workshops on the "my educare