Kindergarten Teacher

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

- Early Childhood
- Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty

**Requirements**:

- Education Required: Bachelor
- Minimum Teaching Experience: 2 years of teaching experience
- Major: Professional degree in Education or related field
- Required Certificates:
- Teaching Credential/License- Other Certification**Qualifications**:

- Professional degree in Education or related field and 2 years of previous experience as an early years or Kindergarten teacher (IB PYP experience desirable)
- Preparation of educational planning
- Knowledge in IB Program (preferred)
- Advanced digital skills
- Excellent written communication skills in English.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English Preferred
- Communication
- Team spirit
- Responsibility
- Proactive
- Open to feedback

Job Benefits:

- Airport pick-up on your first arrival to Tuxtla
- Rehiring bonus (after initial contract)
- Yearly round-trip airfare of up to MXN 20,000
- Paid Christmas and Easter leave
- Major Medical Insurance
- Official IB training or selected Professional Development for the position
- Paid workplace accident insurance
- Paid visa fees for all expenses encountered after arrival in Mexico, including renewal
- Mexican Social Security
- Annual Stipend. 15 days' salary of annual stipend paid before December 20th. The stipend for the first year is paid proportionally to the working days.
- Vacation bonus. Payment is equivalent to 25% of 12 vacation days at the end of every working year.
- Housing at ASFC Staff Residencies (furnished apartment, Water, and WIFI are included, equivalent to MXN 9,000)
- 100% Scholarship for all dependent children, as long they pass admission tests. (Scholarship does not cover institutional fees, school uniforms, books, supplies, and PTA charges)
- Salary monthly: In MXN before tax.

**Job Description**:
The American School Foundation of Chiapas, A.C. is a bilingual, multicultural IB World School. We strive to combine local and international talent, providing real-life experiences that better prepare our students to deal with the authenticity of multicultural and diverse environments. Learning at ASFC is authentic and student-centered. Through personalized teaching and inquiry-based learning, students are encouraged to explore and ignite their current and future passions and talents - even those yet to be discovered

We offer a rich educational program, structured upon well-established curriculum guidelines from the Mexican Ministry of Education and the IB Primary Years Program. As an IB World School, we ensure a safe and thoughtful environment in which students are encouraged to grow as independent, respectful, responsible, and active citizens. We value constructivism and Multiple Intelligences as important components of the teaching/learning process. At the American School, we promote a cooperative and friendly work environment. We believe strongly in the importance of reflection, inquiry, and professional development.

We believe we teach our students to Live, Love, and Learn All learning at ASFC must exemplify our 5 Pillars: International Mindedness, Caring & Collaborative, Principled Communication, Environmentally Cultured, Creative & Critical Thinkers; all within the framework of community values.

The American School is situated in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital city of the beautiful state of Chiapas, Mexico. Tuxtla is a fast-growing, bustling city, alive with the vivid colors and energy of Mexico. Not far from the city are mountains, canyons, beaches, pyramids, and the ocean, just waiting to be explored. Tuxtla Gutiérrez offers delightful sunny weather all year round, delicious culinary flavors, and a culture rich in history and tradition. Here you can combine the security of access to familiar amenities with the excitement of living abroad in a Spanish-speaking community.