Na’atik Language and Culture Institute – English Teacher 2024-25 School Year

Na’atik Language and Culture Institute is a nonprofit intercultural language school located in the historic heartland of the Maya Resistance in southern Mexico. They offer immersive and online language programs in Spanish, Maya, and English through authentic intercultural experiences with the local community.

They are now looking for an adventurous and independent spirit to join their team.

About the position

Location: Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico

Position: English teacher

Date: The position will begin mid-end of August 2024 (the exact start date will be determined at the time of hire)

Purpose of Role:

To teach high-quality English language through classes, our English language library, extracurricular activities and intercultural events to the people of Felipe Carrillo Puerto and its surrounding Maya communities to foster cross-cultural education and understanding.

General Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement a regular schedule of small group English classes for students of all ages and levels ranging from beginner to advanced.
• Work with the Na’atik librarian for library visits.
• Work with Na’atik’s Spanish and Maya Immersion Program to deliver intercultural activities.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of special extracurricular events and activities throughout the year.
• Maintain good relations with students, their families, and all members of the Na’atik community.
• Work in collaboration with other English teachers and other Na’atik staff members to achieve the mission of Na’atik.

Specific duties:

• Plan all lessons and develop materials and activities.
• Conduct 14 age and level-appropriate classes, approximately 23 contact hours, per week.
• Provide parents and students with quarterly assessments of student achievement.
• Conduct regular assessments of student learning and use assessments to improve instruction and assist student learning.
• Participate in all local promotions of the English Language Program.
• Collaborate in the planning, preparation, and execution of Na’atik special events, including but not limited to Halloween, Primary Camp Day, Teen Field Trip, and Year End Festival.
• Plan and coordinate class parties for Christmas, Children’s Day, and other holidays throughout the year.
• Collaborate with the School Librarian and other staff members to facilitate library activities and regular circulation of library materials with Na’atik students.
• Collaborate with the immersion Spanish and Maya (MaS) team to organize students for participation in intercultural activities.
• Welcome and include MaS students to English classes to foster cross-cultural education and understanding.
• Write and submit end-of-year handover notes to the Manager.
• Work with the Manager for international PenPal project student participation.
• Work with other members of the English Language Program to maintain an orderly work environment.
• Attend all training, orientations, and professional development sessions.
• Attend and participate in all required staff meetings.
• Work with the Manager and Reception to monitor student attendance and retention.
• Work with the Manager regarding student behavior and promote good citizenship among the student body.

Qualifications requirements

To qualify for the position, you are expected to meet the following requirements:

• Native English speaker or equivalent.
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
• A TEFL/CELTA/TESOL teaching certification.
• 1 year of classroom teaching experience.
• Willingness to help organize and participate in special events, activities, and field trips.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Communicative Spanish.
• Experience working in the developing world.
• Experience with development or nonprofit work.

Benefits

The following benefits are included:

• Local Salary ($13,175 MXN monthly before deductions).
• Single occupancy apartment.
• Assistance with transitioning to local life with five days with a homestay family during orientation, including meals.
• Guided tour of Carrillo Puerto and paid orientation.
• Local cell phone SIM card.
• Four weeks of paid vacation (During Semana Santa/Easter and Christmas/New Year).
• Five hours of free, group classes or three hours of private Spanish or Maya classes with additional hours charged at cost.
• Assistance with visa paperwork.
• Reimbursement of visa costs upon completion of contract.

How to apply

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Erick Chuc Santos, English Program Manager at: work@naatikmexico.org

In your cover letter, please explain why you are interested in becoming part of the Na’atik team and why you would like to live and work in Felipe Carrillo Puerto.

Please include all requested information or your application may not be considered. Select applicants will be contacted by email.

*For the safety of their community, they require all in-person staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.