ENGLISH PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified, experienced English Program Director for our August 2022 - July 2023 school year. We seek creative and competent applicants who would thrive in a bustling environment while managing the English teaching program for children ages 4-12, adolescents, and young adults. In addition to overseeing English classes, library programs, the small team of English teachers and Librarian, the English Program Director will organize and conduct special events and field trips.

Details of Position

We are looking for a English Program Director committed to our mission at Na'atik which is to create a multicultural hub for both local and international students to celebrate and inspire the teaching and learning of languages through authentic, cross-cultural experiences.

Through charitable donations and funding from our own language immersion program, Na'atik is able to provide an affordable English language program which includes a free, interactive lending library. This education gives young people in Felipe Carrillo Puerto the opportunity to achieve a higher living wage, improved career prospects, and exposure to other cultures. The English Program Director will also work closely with the communication and fundraising team to support fundraising efforts for the English language program.

We are a team of educators dedicated to advancing education in our corner of the developing world. We invite you to apply if you are interested in making a real-world contribution to an amazing community.

Please check out our Facebook page and website to learn more about Na'atik. We also recommend looking at our blogs to learn more about life in our town of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications*:

Native English speaker or equivalent

Minimum of pre-intermediate communicative Spanish

Undergraduate degree from an accredited university

A TEFL/CELTA/TESOL teaching certification

2 years of classroom teaching experience

1 year of people management experience

Adventurous and independent spirit

Experience organizing special events and field trips

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in the developing world

Experience with development or non-profit work

Experience delivering CPD

IT literate with knowledge of Google Suite and Zoom

Experience in grant writing

Salary and Benefits

Competitive Local Salary

Furnished housing

Use of bike

Four weeks of paid vacation

Five hours of free, group classes or three hours of private Spanish or Maya classes with additional hours charged at cost

Assistance with visa paperwork