ESL Teacher High School

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 a native English-speaking teacher for the 2026–2027 school year.

We are seeking a certified and motivated ESL Teacher to work with high school students in Grades 9 through 12. The ideal candidate is dynamic, engaging, and student-centered, with the ability to design meaningful learning experiences that challenge and inspire adolescents. The teacher will implement active methodologies, including Project-Based Learning (PBL), to develop students’ language proficiency, critical thinking, and real-world communication skills.

Candidates with the appropriate qualifications and experience may also have the opportunity to teach additional subject areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging ESL lessons for students in Grades 9–12
• Create a student-centered learning environment that promotes autonomy, collaboration, and critical thinking
• Design and facilitate Project-Based Learning (PBL) units connected to real-world contexts
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse proficiency levels and learning needs
• Assess student progress using a variety of formative and summative strategies
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support continuous improvement
• Strengthen students’ academic English skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
• Integrate authentic materials and relevant topics into instruction
• Maintain a structured, respectful, and motivating classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to school initiatives
• Communicate effectively with Homeroom teacher regarding student progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, ESL, or a related field
• Native English Speaker (Mother Tongue)
• Valid teaching certification (TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent preferred)
• Experience teaching ESL at the high school level (Grades 9–12)
• Strong understanding of student-centered teaching methodologies
• Experience designing and implementing Project-Based Learning (PBL)
• Additional subject-area qualifications are an asset

Additional Teaching Opportunities (Based on Qualifications)

• Accounting and Finance
• Business and Economics
• Business and Finance
• Computer Programming
• Engineering / Computer Science
• English (General)
• ESL (Conversational English)
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Key Competencies

• Dynamic and engaging teaching style
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to guide inquiry-based learning
• Ability to promote student independence and ownership of learning
• Creativity and flexibility in instructional design
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to continuous professional growth

Subject & Grade Level

• Accounting and Finance, Business, Business - Economics, Business and Finance, Computer Programming, Engineering - Computer Science, English, ESL, ESL - Conversational English, ESL - English for Academic Purposes

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor
• Teaching Experience: 2+ years
• Licenses & Certifications: Teaching Credential/License, TESL/TEFL Certificate over 100 hours, TESL/TEFL Certificate, TESL/TEFL Diploma Level, Other Certification - CELTA
• Visa Eligible Citizenships: Australia, Canada, Faroe Islands, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jamaica, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, US

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Relocation Assistance