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In the last articles we talked about language schools and institutes. This article features bilingual schools, preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, and college preparatory schools that heavily emphasize English in their programs and are seriously seeking native English teachers for English and other classes. There are a considerable number of them due to the influence of tourism as the main industry in the area. So, polish your resume, have your diplomas apostilled, and dive right in.
Nursery, Kindergarten and Primary Schools:
All of these schools have students exclusively from kindergarten through elementary school, usually through about fifth grade (up to age 10 or 11). English is high on their curriculum and experienced native teachers have a really good chance of being hired. Although salary is generally commensurate with experience, some adjustments and “bonuses” are possible. Additional work is also available as tutoring for private students, parents, and family members. Most of the schools are quite small, with between 40 and 100 students maximum. The facilities vary a bit from one to another, but in general they are quite good by Mexican standards. Call, fax, email, post or write for the latest details and openings before making an appointment.
Madero Institute
SM 50, M-23, No. 253
Fractional Costa del Mar Cancun
880 – 7707
hamilton university
394 Mosquito Street
SM 51 Residential Monaco Cancun
880 – 6958
Alexandre Bilingual School
Labná Avenue No. 59 SM 20, MZ. 14 Cancun
Telefax: 884 – 8628
Email: [email protected]
Website: [http://www.alexandre.com.mx]
Edzna Educational Center
Margaritas No. 49 SM 22 Cancun
884 – 0286
Benavente Institute
Mojarra No. 14 SM 3 (at Nader Avenue) Cancun
884 – 4626
Grade levels are Kindergarten and Preschool through Elementary and some English is taught at ALL levels. They definitely need experienced teachers, but prefer bilingual teachers since virtually all of the staff are non-English speaking Mexicans.
San Angel Institute
Kabah Avenue No. 8 MZ 16 SM 32
Sock No. 23 MZ 16 SM 50 Cancun
880-7002, 887-7613
Students from Kindergarten (3 to 4 years old), Kindergarten (5 to 6 years old) and Preschool through Primary (6 to 9 years old) attend this bilingual Spanish and English school. There are two locations and teachers may work in one or both, depending on the levels they are assigned to teach. Experienced teachers are preferred, but a position as a helper or assistant is possible for somewhat inexperienced, but enthusiastic and dynamic applicants.
Valladolid College
Recovery 91 MZ. 66 Room 1,2,3 and 32
Fractional Hop-Na Route 4 Cancun
888-7144, 888-7066
Touting itself as a 100% bilingual (Spanish-English) school, students here range from kindergarten to high school. This provides a good variety of opportunities for native English teachers, not only in English, but in other subjects as well. If you have a broad base in another subject, you might as well apply to teach that subject in English in addition to English classes. This option would make you much more valuable to the school and greatly increase your chances of getting hired. So be sure to prepare your resume and background materials accordingly to include anything from anthropology to carpentry. You never know what could be useful.
Balam School Center
Return Aurora Local 3 M-15, SM 44
Fractional Alborada Cancun
880 – 6386
Fax: 880 – 5440
This school is amazing. Your preschool is bilingual (Spanish – English), your middle school students are trilingual, and your college prep students must be at least bilingual (usually Spanish – English). The possibilities here are staggering. The staff are multilingual, so you’ll likely be interviewed in English, but be sure to brush up on your Spanish, too. Remember, the students here are either bilingual or trilingual. You wouldn’t want to look “stupid” right now, would you? Be dynamic. Be open. Be flexible, and you’ll probably have a good chance of getting something here if you have a modicum of patience.