Teach English in Mexico
With an abundance of ancient ruins, mouthwatering cuisine, and more than 9000km of coastline, Mexico offers ESL teachers incredible opportunities to explore this magical place, meet genuinely friendly locals and gain valuable teaching experience.
Recent Jobs in Mexico
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Business English Teacher – Must be living in Puebla City, Mexico Freelance
BUSINESS ENGLISH TEACHER Native English speaker or Mexican national with C1 level At least a two-year teaching experience and willing to teach and learn Living in Puebla City or surrounding…
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English Teacher – Culturlingua LR Full Time
Be open to teach students of all ages and academic levels. The school is located in Morelia capital, Michoacan State. Mexico. We are going to Start in september to January…
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BUSINESS ENGLISH TEACHER Full Time
San Luis Potosí, S. L. P. Por contrato $175 – $235 por hora Native English speaker or Mexican national with C1 level. At least a two-year teaching experience and willing…
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ESL Classroom Teacher – COLEGIO SAN JOSÉ – Hermosillo, Son. Full Time
Job SummaryTeach English as a Foreign Language in Mexico! ESL/EFL Teachers needed for a private PreK-6 school. Content-based, all-skills bilingual program. Details of PositionInstitution: Colegio San Jose is a private…
What to Know about Teaching English in Mexico
Employment Requirements
Education
A minimum university bachelor degree is not required but highly preferred by many employers.
TEFL Certification
TEFL Certification is usually required by employers. A minimum of 120-hour TEFL certification is recommended.
Citizenship Requirements
No specific citizenship requirements. Some employers may indicate a preference for specific nationalities based on their hiring needs.
Contract Hours and Terms
Types of Jobs
Language schools, international schools and universities
Teaching Hours
20-25 teaching hours and lesson preparation time
Vacation
Paid vacation days vary by employer
Contract Period
12 months
Income and Living Costs
Salary
$500 - $800 per month
Living Costs
$500 - 800 per month
Savings Potential
Breakeven
Startup Cost
$1300 - 1800
Housing
Housing is not typically offered
Airfare
Airfare is typically not offered
Health Insurance
Legally employed teachers are enrolled in the national health care program.
Getting Hired
Best Time to Apply
Year-round
Hiring Process
Many employers prefer to interview in-person in Mexico. Some employers will interview over the phone in advance.
Visas
To teach English in Mexico legally, one must obtain an FM3 work visa.
