Teaching English in Amealco, Mexico
Report submitted on 18 July, 2024 by Audra.
Teaching English in Amealco, Mexico:
How can teachers find teaching jobs in Amealco, Mexico?
It is a small town, I am the only teacher currently. I teach lessons out of a public building I rent. There are a few primary schools that would be willing to hire a teacher 1 day a week to teach at the school.
The main English teaching jobs available are:
Part time English language school positions, private teaching (not through a school, agency, etc.).
What are the minimum teaching requirements?
Nothing.
What teaching requirements would you recommend?
I recommend having at least an ESL certificate.
What are the levels of payment?
Not much. I charge about $3.00/per class, per person.
How many teaching days a week is normal?
I teach 4 days a week. days per week.
How many face-to-face teaching hours a week is normal?
4 days a week hours per week.
What is the normal arrangement for holidays?
I take the same holidays as the community.
What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Amealco, Mexico to teach English?
Study and history, culture, and language before you go anywhere.
What are the positive aspects of teaching English in Amealco, Mexico?
I love the people. I love helping them learn a language that can give them opportunities for bigger and better things.
What are the negative aspects for teaching English in Amealco, Mexico?
It is a very small community. Not a lot of students.
What are some of the teaching challenges for English teachers teaching the local people in Amealco, Mexico?
Finding materials is difficult.
Living in La Primavera, Mexico:
Are there any visa or other legal requirements to live in Mexico?
You would need to have a visa, or leave the country every 6 months.
What is the cost of living like in Mexico?
The cost of living is minimal in comparison the the US. The cost of food is equal. Eating out is very cheap.
What are the usual accommodation arrangements and how can you find accommodation?
Renting a small apartment is normal.
Other than teaching, what positive aspects are there for living in Amealco, Mexico?
We love Mexican culture and the slow pace of life.
Other than teaching, what negative aspects are there for living in Amealco, Mexico?
Language training is hard.
What advice would you give to someone considering coming to Amealco, Mexico?
Prepare.
What things do you miss most (other than family and friends) from your home country?
Easy access to things.
What do you think you will miss most when (or if) you leave Amealco, Mexico?
Friends and food..
What things would you recommend to new teachers in your area to bring with them from their home country?
Teaching materials.
About Me and My Work:
My Name: Audra
Nationality: American
Students I’ve taught in Mexico: elementary (6-12 years), junior high school (12-15 years), high school (15-18 years), university, adults.
Where I teach: My own school, La Cima, in Amealco, Mexico.
How I found my current teaching job(s): We started the language school ourselves 2 years ago.
My school facilities: Good.
Teacher support at my school: none.
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