Date posted:2021-06-06 | Writer: Na'atik Language and Cultural Institute | Email: [email protected]
We are looking for TEFL qualified, enthusiastic English teachers for our August 2021 - June 2022 school year. We seek versatile and creative applicants who would thrive in a bustling environment while teaching primary school students, adolescents, and young adults. One teacher will also teach learners who are 4-5 years old. In addition to English classes, Naatik teachers organize and conduct special events and field trips throughout the year.Details of PositionLocated in the small city of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo, Mexico, Naatik makes its home in the heart of the Zona Maya, inland, approximately an hour south of Tulum and two hours north of Belize.Our mission at Naatik is to create a multicultural hub for both locals and international visitors that celebrates and inspires the teaching and learning of languages, specifically English through our English program for local children, and Spanish and Maya through our Study Abroad Yucatan program, all of which are delivered through authentic, cross-cultural experiences.Through charitable donations and funding from our own study abroad program, Na'atik is able to provide an affordable English language program which includes a free, interactive lending library. This education gives young people in Felipe Carrillo Puerto the opportunity to achieve a higher living wage, improved career prospects, and exposure to other cultures.We are a team of educators dedicated to advancing education in our corner of the developing world. We invite you to apply if you are interested in making a real-world contribution to an amazing community. QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Native English speaker or equivalentUndergraduate degree from an accredited universityA TEFL/CELTA/TESOL teaching certification1 year of classroom teaching experienceAdventurous and independent spiritWillingness to help organize and participate in special events and field tripsPreferred Qualifications:Communicative SpanishExperience working in the developing worldExperience with development or non-profit workSalary and BenefitsBenefits:Local SalaryFurnished housingUse of bikeFour weeks of paid vacationFive hours of free, group classes or three hours of private Spanish or Maya classes with additional hours charged at costAssistance with visa paperwork To apply, please send your CV to the email address in the job heading.
