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Weekends are made for the sun, surf and sand, but during the week, there’s work to be done in Acapulco. Imagine going at lunch to watch the world-renown cliff divers or passing a free evening sipping a Coco-loco or Mai-tai on the beach as the sun turns the Pacific Ocean to gold and copper hues. Such is the lure of one of Mexico’s premiere playgrounds. But all play and no work makes Jack (or Jackie) a dull person, so let’s get to work bringing home the bacon so to speak. English language teaching professionals can find rewarding, stimulating work to offset the resort atmosphere that pervades everyday life here. Try these English language teaching schools for example.

Universidad Americana de Acapulco
Address: Costera Miguel Aleman No. 1756
Fracc. Magallanes
Phones: 986-5341,42 486-5618,19 485-3149,53
Website: www.uaa.edu.mx
E-Mail: info@uaa.edu.mx

You’ll need a fair cache of qualifications to land something here, but it’s worth a shot as salaries can be quite lucrative depending on your background and experience. Benefits can be interesting too, including tuition for advanced studies. Programs for English teachers are taught here and you might likewise have some luck with offering up-dated courses in Advanced Conversation, U.S. History or North American Studies. The first step should be to visit their web site for program details, then follow up with a series of concise e-mails to make proposals. The site here isn’t that big though and you might have better luck working from other university offices in Chilpancingo or even Mexico City, but don’t pass up an opportunity to interview or inquire directly here in Acapulco.

RALHER INSTITUTE
Address: Velasquez de Leon 485-A altos 2 Centro

Phone: 483-2344

An individualized audio-visual system is employed here, supposedly making classes more dynamic for students of all ages. The institute isn’t huge but can have a fair number of students at various times of the year. If you have business experience or can teach business English, so much the better. Be sure to bring up those points during an interview or application process. Classes tend to be early or late with a few during the day offerings.

Centro Universitario de Lenguas Extranjeras
Address: Mar de Akaba Ote. 8
Fracc. Las Anclas (in front of the offices of La Estrella de Oro bus lines)
Phones: 485-3587, 486-9855

Other languages, in addition to English, are often taught here, depending on the time of year, but English is their big draw. Native speakers are always in high demand, especially those who are career teachers and not just “tourists passing through”. You may well spend your evenings and weekends at the beach or in the myriad of discos, but by all means do present and conduct yourself as a professional during interviews and working hours. That will afford you excellent opportunities of landing a decent contract here (or elsewhere).

Instituto de Educacion Superior “JAIME TORRES BODET”
Address: Av. La Suiza No. 160
Fracc. Las Playas (Caleta)

Phones: 482-6121, 482-3777, 483-8184
E-Mail: iesjtb@aca-novenet.com

This mid-size school runs programs for children and adults in addition to its intensive summer courses in July and August. It’s in a fairly upscale section of town so the students pay well to attend classes here. This gives you better options, as a native English speaker, to negotiate a good salary. They may well ask for you to teach a “sample” lesson too, so be prepared.

Be sure to check out my other articles in the two continuing series: Teaching English in Mexico and Traveling in Mexico. If you would like more information, have questions or comments, the author can be e-mailed; see address below.

Prof. Larry M. Lynch is an ELT Teacher Trainer, English language learning expert author and university professor in Cali, Colombia. He has published more than 350 articles and academic papers and presented at numerous EFL teacher training and TEFL conferences throughout North America, South America and Europe. For comments, questions, requests, to receive more information or to be added to his free TESOL articles and teaching materials mailing list, e-mail: lynchlarrym@gmail.com

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Cuautla Jobs - First the “pay dirt”

Being primarily a weekend “getaway” for affluent and middle-class Mexicans, foreign national tourists are in short supply. Cuautla’s charms was one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets. But the word is getting out. As a result, the English language teaching business is on the upswing, much to your benefit. These represent the larger options for a steady gig in town. More will be cropping up as the economy grows and more and more “touristas” invade the area with their “gringo dollars”. Stay tuned

English Center
Address: Catalan No. 2 Altos 107
Col. Centro Historico

Phone: 352 - 9989

Situated one short block from the Zocalo on Galeano, this is an aggressive school with three locations. One is in Cuautla, one in Atlixco and a third in Tehuacan. They boast certified instructors, so you’ll need TEFL certification to be a strong candidate. They also guarantee their teaching methods using Canadian, American and British teachers. Pay isn’t always the best, so negotiate hard before signing a contract. You’ll like it here though, both for the location and the students, who will be extremely curious about you. Take souvenirs, postcards, pictures and such to help with your English conversations and you’ll be a tremendous hit. It’ll also put you in good stead to know a bit about the area’s history. Residents are very proud of it.

Harmon Hall
Address: Reforma No. 36 (first floor)
Plaza Rosada
Col. Centro
Phone: 354 - 1102, 352 - 3302
Website: www.harmonhall.com

The ever-present, English-language teaching icon has one of its nearly 100 locations in Cuautla. This Mexico-wide institute is one of your best bets for employment if you’re long on desire but short on experience. They will evaluate and train you over a period of approximately one month or so, for which you won’t get paid. After the initial training and trial teaching period where you will first be an observer, then an ever-increasing teaching participant in class sessions, you can receive a full-time class schedule of your own. Salary varies, of course, but you can expect something in the neighborhood of 35 to 45 pesos per hour. Harmon Hall locations are individually owned and operated under strict franchise agreements. Contact them directly online to apply or inquire about the possibilities in Cuautla.

Ingles Individual
Address: Carrera Mexico - Cuernavaca No. 1561 - B

(next to the Los Arcos Cinemas)
Phone: 353 - 6880
Website: www.ingles-individual.com

Another established school with multiple offices all over Mexico. Well-prepared teachers with an enthusiastic, lively style should do just fine with the small groups and individual student classes taught here. Classes are primarily for adult and business groups, dynamics are an important factor in classes taught here. This institute has its own TV channel. There is also a multi-media room for the small group classes. Courses feature conversation skills. Salaries range at 35 to 40 pesos. More for special-interest or advanced English groups. This school charges students a set fee, and students take classes when they have an opening in their work schedule. This system is a bit unique for Mexico but seems to work well for them. Your salary will be based on your experience. They do prefer experienced English language teachers with a teaching degree. There is an ongoing need for experienced teachers. Check out their website for the latest details and to submit a CV.

Finally, be sure to check out my other articles in the two continuing series: Teaching English in Mexico and Traveling in Mexico. If you would like more information, have questions or comments, the author can be e-mailed; see address below.

Prof. Larry M. Lynch is an ELT Teacher Trainer, English language learning expert author and university professor in Cali, Colombia. He has published more than 350 articles and academic papers and presented at numerous EFL teacher training and TEFL conferences throughout North America, South America and Europe. For comments, questions, requests, to receive more information or to be added to his free TESOL articles and teaching materials mailing list, e-mail: lynchlarrym@gmail.com

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In Acapulco, here’s where available English language teaching / TEFL work can be found - and there’re PLENTY! Yes, many come here to enjoy the world-class beaches and stunning nightlife, but Acapulco is in fact, a city with the same needs, facilities and businesses found around the world. Due to the large impact of tourism, English is almost always in great demand locally. Interested? Read on …

A sampling of schools and Institutes you can check out directly include:

Harmon Hall
Address: Costera Miguel Aleman
No. 70 Fraccional Las Playas
C.P. 39390 Acapulco

Phones: 483-8782, 483-8147
Website: www.harcmonhall.com

E-Mail: harmaca@gro1.telmex.net.mx

The “McDonald’s” of English teaching in Mexico. This institute has more than 100 locations throughout the country. Experience is NOT required, although a month or more long training and internship is. Pay is usually moderate, depending on background and experience, and is easily supplementable. If you want to get around Mexico, or don’t have a TEFL certificate or experience, this may well be the place for you. Be forewarned though, Acapulco is a VERY popular location with their teachers (Gosh, I wonder why?) so openings might not be that frequent. Stop in and ask anyway, you never know.

INGLES INDIVIDUAL
Address: Crist

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