| Speaking English is an absolute requirement | | | | paperwork in hand- bring your birth |
| for Mexican citizens who wish to advance in a | | | | certificate, college transcripts, reference |
| professional field. Because of close ties | | | | letters, and anything else you might possibly |
| with the United States, many Mexican | | | | need. It's difficult to predict what you'll |
| companies conduct a certain amount of their | | | | be asked for, and you'll want to spare |
| business in English. So, if you've decided to | | | | yourself the expense and trouble of having to |
| teach English in Mexico for a living, you can | | | | return home for something you didn't bring. |
| be rest assured that you've chosen a | | | | |
| profession that's high in demand. | | | | Finding a job |
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| If you choose to teach English in Mexico | | | | Those who plan to teach in Mexico should not |
| you'll have the chance to experience | | | | plan on being hired before they arrive. |
| firsthand the rich Mexican culture. Teachers | | | | Although in other countries you can often |
| are generally expected to live in the country | | | | find a job before you head over, this is not |
| for at least a year, and many choose to stay | | | | common in Mexico. Your best bet is to |
| beyond that because Mexico is a truly | | | | research possible employment before you |
| beautiful place to live in. Whether you're | | | | leave, and then get ready for an interview |
| teaching in a major metropolitan area or a | | | | once you arrive in Mexico. |
| small rural city, you'll find the Mexican | | | | |
| experience uniquely enlightening and | | | | Most English teachers in Mexico are employed |
| enriching. | | | | by schools. English is taught from elementary |
| | | | school on up through college, and native |
| Qualifications | | | | English speakers are always in high demand as |
| | | | teachers. However, you do have other options. |
| In order to teach English in Mexico, you must | | | | Some companies will hire English teachers to |
| be certified in TEFL or CELTA. These | | | | train their employees in English |
| certifications qualify native English | | | | communication. There are also numerous |
| speakers to teach in a classroom setting. | | | | private language institutions that hold |
| Getting certified is fairly easy- most | | | | English classes, which any citizen can |
| colleges and learning centers offer | | | | attend. |
| short-term programs that can earn you your | | | | |
| certificate in a matter of months. | | | | Depending on what type of teaching you wish |
| | | | to do, you may want to centralize your job |
| Most importantly, you will be required to get | | | | search around a particular area. Mexico City |
| a work permit in order to work in Mexico. | | | | and other large metro areas are the easiest |
| It's vital to make sure your immigration | | | | places to find English teaching jobs. This is |
| papers are in order, because working | | | | also where you're most likely to find good |
| illegally in Mexico leaves you open to | | | | pay, decent hours, and acceptable housing. |
| deportation. Keep in mind that most Mexican | | | | |
| work passes are good for only up to six | | | | There is honestly no real shortcut when it |
| months; at that point, you will most likely | | | | comes to finding a teaching job in Mexico. |
| have to cross back into the US. Even entering | | | | There are plenty of jobs available, but |
| the US for a matter of hours will reset your | | | | information is sometimes unreliable and you |
| pass, and you'll be able to re-enter for | | | | won't really know what you're getting into |
| another six months. | | | | until you actually arrive at the location and |
| | | | apply for the job. This is another reason why |
| Application requirements in Mexico are | | | | finding a job before you get to Mexico just |
| sometimes inconsistent, and it's best to be | | | | isn't feasible. So prepare yourself to do |
| over-prepared. Arrive with all possible | | | | some legwork once you arrive. |