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 #J-18808-Ljbffr