- Mexico
About Program
Often referred to as a traveler's paradise, Mexico offers fantastic opportunities to teach English as both a licensed teacher and an ESL instructor across the country's magnificent landscape.
From elementary schools to adult learning centers, Teach Away partners with a wide variety of institutions in Mexico and offers teaching jobs for educators at many different levels.
Private language schools in Mexico hire year-round, so educators interested in teaching English in Mexico are encouraged to check frequently for new teaching jobs. English teachers are generally expected to commit to a one-year contract.
The school year in Mexico begins in late August and ends in July, making this the busiest hiring period for international schools and universities. Vacancies for teaching jobs are posted throughout the previous spring.
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Program Highlights
- The world’s largest pyramid, the Great Pyramid of Cholulua, is located in Puebla, Mexico
- Mexico is home to over 30 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Teachers may choose to spend their vacation time in one of the many resort cities
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