IB Librarian, American School Foundation of Chiapas, A.C., Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico
Posted March 8, 2019
The American School Foundation of Chiapas, A.C. is looking for passionate and professional full-time 21st Century Librarian and teaching positions. We are interested in people who have a genuine interest education, who value their work as a profession, not a pastime, and who have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher (preferably in Education) and/or a State Teaching Certificate, ideally with at least two years teaching experience. International teaching experience or IB experience is preferred!
21st Century Librarian:
Proven teaching ability, experience in digital media literacies, Bilingual in English and Spanish, strong interpersonal skills, pedagogical leader, creative hub for the school, and a lover of reading!
Responsible for:
- Making the Library “The heart of the school”!
- Promoting literacy school wide and making the Library an exciting place to be!
- Being a pedagogical leader in the school and communicating with the school leadership (PLT)
- Committing to building the school’s literacy program K-12.
- Supporting others in collaborative planning by providing inquiry resources from the library.
- Ensuring literacy standards for implementation are understood, and that the programme is planned, taught and assessed collaboratively.
- The development and implementation of the program.
- Organizing, up keeping and promoting all library resources.
- Teaching students and teachers courses and/or workshops that improve their literacy proficiencies.
- Promoting multicultural skills that promote international mindedness as an inquiry support in both English and Spanish.
- Being a creative and fun educator that is approachable!
We hope and believe you are out there!
Please check full description of an IB librarian at: http://www.ibo.org/ib-world-archive/may-2011-issue-62/between-the-pages/
Contract details:
We offer a two year contract; starting March or August 2019 (it can be extended after two years)
- 8 hour work day
- Private and National Health insurance
- Housing at American School Residencies (Free WiFi, Swimming Pool, General areas, gym)
- 5 (five) weeks or more paid vacation each year
- Salary: Commensurate to experience and best paid standards for the Region.
- Round-trip airfare per year!
- Airport pickup
- VISA processing fees and costs
- Statutory holidays (Mexican holiday calendar)
- International Baccalaureate Courses and/or other PD opportunities
- We are part of the Mexican National Association of IB Schools IBAMEX.
About the American School Foundation of Chiapas:
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 Communicators, Environmentally Cultured, Creative & Critical Thinkers; all within the framework of community values.
Location:
The American School is situated in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital city of the beautiful state of Chiapas. 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.
Housing:
Start working in a friendly professional atmosphere with housing accommodations that include: 2-bedroom apartments with kitchen, living room and dinning room, and full bathroom; air conditioning, swimming pool, recreation area, laundry room, small gym, security, free Wi-Fi, in school grounds and private neighborhood.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and a current CV (including photo) via email to: [email protected]
Once all documents have been received, we will contact you by phone or email to arrange an interview.
Please note: to apply for a visa, applicants will need to present a recently apostilled degree.
For more information, please visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ASFCH/
Our website (updating soon) www.americanschool.edu.mx
School grounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOmxa0NojJM
School videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsz9AqYTaLM
https://www.facebook.com/ASFCH/videos/1454684811229750/
Chiapas Experience tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chLDuTLFauM