Community Programs & Development - ESL/ESOL Teacher
Type of Job
Salary
Job Location
Tapachula, Chis., Mexico
Site Type
Onsite
Reports to:
Community Programs & Development Manager
Placement
Five days a week, determined by roster, totalling 40 hours per week. The post holder will be required to work some evenings and weekends.
Our Visión and Focus
The Misión México Foundation aims to break cycles of poverty, abuse and inequality; providing opportunities for every child and youth that we care for to succeed. Through long-term solutions like education, practical and emotional care and community development, we provide tools and opportunities for children and youth to advance in every aspect of their lives, becoming the best that they can be. Our core focuses are; education and extracurricular activities; safe homes with a family environment; health and wellbeing support; community development, personal development and life skills
Role Context
Our Community Development Program, Proyecto Faro, was established in 2021. Proyecto Faro is a community development program which transforms the behaviours, attitudes and skills of youth, motivating them to become agents of positive change within their families and communities. It does this through providing positive experiences and opportunities at no cost to the participants.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Community Programs & Development English Teacher is responsible for:
● providing engaging, relevant and appropriate English language classes to our program service users ranging in age from 13-21 years.
● working to promote Proyecto Faro’s English classes within the Tapachula region.
● Prepare classroom and course materials
● Grade students’ assessments and work
● Teach students aged 10-21 years of age to an appropriate level
● Create individualized plans for students with special requirements (e.g. learning disabilities)
● Research new teaching methods for teaching English as a second language
● Create a supportive and positive classroom environment
● Maintain records of student attendance and progress
● Use exams and other diagnostic tools to ascertain and record student progress
● Resolve crises in classroom
● Inform parents about student progress
● Collaborate with local organisations to promote Proyecto Faro’s English classes and to attract new students
Essential Criteria
● Previous experience as an English teacher or similar role
● Knowledge of various methods of teaching English as a second language
● Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish
● A relevant Tertiary qualification and a minimum 1 years’ experience in the fields of English reaching
● Proven ability to engage positively with children and youth, whilst maintaining a high level of pastoral care and understanding of boundary setting
● Strong conflict resolution, negotiation and problem-solving skills ● Experience in facilitation and group work skills
Desirable Criteria
● Experience in facilitating activities, sports and group work suitable for children and youth
● Full driving license, with willingness to drive in Mexico if required
● Experience working with children or youth with backgrounds of trauma and/or disadvantaged backgrounds
Additional Information
On engagement of the role there will be a 6-week probationary period at which time the Community Programs & Development Manager and successful applicant will review the position and future of the role.
Annual leave and working hours will be negotiated with the Community Programs & Development Manager. This job description is not exhaustive, and is provided to assist the post holder to know what her/his duties are. It may be amended from time to time, without change to the levels of responsibility and in discussion with the post holder
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, please include the following in your email application to faro@misionmexico.org.
1. A covering letter addressing the selection criteria and your suitability for the role based on the skills, knowledge and abilities requirements outlined in the advertisement and role description (Maximum of 2 pages);
2. A current CV or Resume;
3. Copies of any relevant qualifications
4. The contact details of two professional referees, including your most recent line manager/s.