LI Teacher of English as a Foreign Language 26-27

Thank you for your interest in joining The American School Foundation of Guadalajara!

At ASFG, we are deeply committed to our mission statement and learning goals. We believe that by nurturing purposeful learners, critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, and engaged community contributors, our students—future leaders in Mexico and beyond—will develop the skills, understanding, and aspiration to shape a bright and sustainable future.

We value belonging and are committed to an ongoing process of cultivating a welcoming environment. This means continuously listening, learning, and adapting to ensure that every student and family feels seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.

Location: Colomos 2300, Italia Providencia, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote the development of students' third and fourth languages.
• Plan and lead lessons and group activities.
• Engage students in speaking, reading, writing, and listening activities.
• Monitor student progress and prepare progress reports.
• Foster student independence by guiding them to follow classroom rules, routines, and instructions, initiate tasks, and work autonomously.

Social-Emotional Support

• Be attentive to students' needs and encourage social interaction both inside and outside the classroom.
• Communicate any social-emotional concerns regarding students to the Academic Coordination team.
• Build positive relationships with students and motivate them throughout the process of learning a new language.

General Classroom Management

• Prepare classroom materials, resources, and displays.
• Provide substitute teaching coverage when required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language or certification as an English as a Foreign Language instructor.
• TOEFL iBT (C1 level), Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), or LTI OPI Superior certification.
• Training and experience in differentiated instruction.
• Minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish is preferred.

Required Professional Skills

• Ability to adapt and demonstrate flexibility when teaching English as a foreign language to students of different ages and proficiency levels, from four-year-old children to adults.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.

Desired Personal Qualities

• Leadership
• Adaptability
• Organizational skills
• Collaboration and teamwork