Teaching English in Mexico: Hermosillo, Sonora
Tours TravelAbout the city of Hermosillo: The Majestic “City of the Sun”
Hermosillo is the Capital City of the State of Sonora located 2037 km from Mexico City, by federal highways 57, 45, 110, 90 and 15 of Mexico City. Hermosillo is also known as the City of Oranges due to the abundance of oranges in its territory. Called the majestic “City of the Sun”, it is a sister city to Phoenix, Arizona. It has a population of close to one million and is highly bilingual, with English heavily promoted and widely spoken, especially in tourism-related businesses.
Among the main attractions that you can visit in Hermosillo are: The Government Palace, which has interesting murals, Plaza Zaragoza and its Moorish kiosk, La Asunción Cathedral, Las Capillas Del Carmen and Espíritu Santo, The modern building of the Autonomous University of Sonora, where the State Museum is located. There are also: the Madero Park, the House of Culture, the Plaza de los Tres Pueblos and the Batuc Church. Nearby, on Cerro La Campana, there is a viewpoint from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city. Another attraction is the Abelardo L. Rodríguez Dam, an ideal place for fishing. Hermosillo has several hotels and restaurants where tourists can taste the famous regional cuisine. The main festival in Hermosillo is the Harvest Festival, which is celebrated from June 21 to 26, with a parade of floats and an industrial exhibition.
How about teaching English in Sonora?
Soria High School Institute
Hermosillo, Sonora
Contact: Selma Guerra, Language Program Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
The program is constantly improving, supervised by educational researchers who work within our Grupo Educativo Soria. Our language program includes English and French. There are currently about 600 students. The campus is located in the center of the city, close to the commercial and financial area of the city. Our teachers work 40 hours a week, 20 hours teaching and 20 hours organizing and preparing material, lesson plans, attending workshops and other activities related to the field. Our groups vary from 10 to 25 students. Teaching at Instituto Soria is a great opportunity for teachers: the school was founded in 1918 and is located about three hours from the US border. You will have access to the Pacific Ocean, which is an hour from the city. The weather is very hot, so we ask our prospects to have been in a hot climate before applying. Requirements for this full-time position are: native English speaker, a bachelor’s degree in a related field (this is required), some teaching experience, minimum age 26; must be willing to work in a team, be sociable, dynamic and flexible with an excellent personal appearance. Some ability to speak Spanish is also desired.
northeastern university
Hermosillo, Sonora
Contact: Carmen García, Coordinator of the Department of Languages
Email: [email protected]
University seeks 3 full-time EFL teachers with experience working with groups of up to 20 students. Requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field (REQUIRED), ability to speak Spanish at a basic or intermediate level. Must work well with others and enjoy teamwork, be patient and able to handle multiple tasks at once. Willingness to learn and participate in another culture, and a good sense of humor are also required. Your job responsibilities would include a work schedule that varies from 7 am to 6 pm with 40 hours per week. (20 hours of teaching and 20 hours of administrative functions). I would teach up to 3 classes daily, offer tutoring, class planning, and administrative duties, as well as attend meetings, seminars, and occasionally conduct trainings and workshops.
The university is located in Hermosillo, the capital city of Sonora. It is a border state, which means that it is significantly different from the touristy parts of Mexico. It is definitely Mexico, but the influence of the United States is evident. Life here is often dictated by the weather, which exceeds 110 F during the summer months, which is a great time to spend a weekend in nearby Kino Bay or San Carlos. Students here are very interested in learning English and have many opportunities to practice as there is a close relationship with Arizona. However, English is not their first priority as they are in professional degree programs at UNO. The University fully supports the learning of English and stresses its importance to the various programs.
Mexican American Institute of Cultural Relations
Boulevard. Navarrete and Monteverde
Hermosillo, Sonora
Telephone: 526 214 – 0781
Contact: Patricia Arias
Most of the English programs here are for teenage students. For their latest requirements, general information, salaries and fees, or to apply, call or write the school directly. They are mainly interested in teachers with experience and teaching certification. Teachers with experience and knowledge in other subjects and topics are also welcome to apply.
single english
Calle Morelos (near the corner with Miguel Alemán Centro)
Obregon, Sonora 85000
Telephone: 413 – 6793, 413 – 2862
Fax: 413 – 8089
Website: http://www.ingles-individual.com
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Rosy Espinoza, Administrator
A school with offices throughout Mexico that specializes in small classes. They have extensive audiovisual facilities, including their own CCTV network. There are conversation club classes and sponsored video sessions as a normal part of student learning activities. They would like to have certified and experienced teachers, but will consider enthusiastic and outgoing candidates who have a strong desire to enter the field of teaching English. Additional contact information for their many online locations can be obtained at the website address listed above.