Mexico is a nation rich in history and culture. Whether you’re looking for the bustling chaos of Mexico City or rural life in a small pueblo, teaching positions are widely available.
Teaching in Mexico will give you the opportunity to enjoy modern bustling cities, explore the Mayan ruins of Palenque, try your hand at rappelling in Tepoztlán, or visit some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
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Teaching Work in Mexico
You can find schools and companies hiring staff throughout Mexico. If you enjoy the beach life you could apply in places like Cancún, Playa del Carmen or Puerto Vallarta – all incredibly popular destinations with foreigners.
You could apply to teach in Mexico City, a capital originally founded by the Aztecs, is today home to a population of over 21 million people. Known to the locals simply as D.F., the city is rich in its culture, history, arts and archaeology.
How to Get a Teaching Job in Mexico
How to Find a Teaching Job in Mexico
You can find positions online, or like in most Latin American countries, business in Mexico is conducted face to face, and therefore the best way to find a job is by searching once you’re in the country.
Salary
Expect to earn around 2,700 – 16,000 Mexican Pesos ($1 USD = $14 Mexican Pesos) per month. Income tax ranges from 6 – 30 percent. For educational volunteer programs in Mexico these are usually without payment.
Benefits
Contracts in Mexico rarely cover airfare or health care. Some schools will cover accommodations, but if this is not the case the majority will offer assistance in securing a place to live.
Contracts & Working Hours
Most teaching contracts are 1 year in length. Teaching hours range from 15 – 35 hours a week.
Cost of Living/Ability to Save
The ability to save in Mexico will be low, but a full teaching schedule should allow you to live well.
Visa and Education Requirements
Due to the high demand for English teachers, a university degree is not required to teach abroad in Mexico. It is possible to secure a position with a high school diploma and a TEFL certificate. Once you secure a teaching position you can begin the application process for your work visa in Mexico – schools will generally provide assistance with this process. Though technically illegal, some teachers choose to enter on a tourist visa and simply exit and re-enter the country ever three months.
How to Get Started
If you would like to teach English in Mexico view TEFL courses to get certified today.
