Job Title: International English Teacher (English Language & Subject Reinforcement)

Location: Medellín, Colombia
Start Date: July 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (Initial 2-year contract with potential for renewal)

About the School

We are proud to be working with Colegio Montessori de Medellín, a well-established bilingual private school in the Antioquia region of Colombia. With over 40 years of experience in holistic education, the school is known for blending the principles of the Montessori philosophy with the structure and global relevance of the Cambridge International Curriculum.

The school operates across two thoughtfully designed campuses and serves students from preschool to high school. It provides a nurturing yet academically rigorous environment, where independence, creativity, and inquiry-based learning are at the heart of the student experience.

Colegio Montessori has recently been expanding its international reach, strategically bringing in qualified foreign educators to enrich its bilingual programming and further enhance students' global perspectives. This initiative has led to a growing and supportive international teaching community within the school.

Position Overview

As part of the school’s continued commitment to internationalisation and English language development, they are now seeking a dedicated International English Teacher to join their Elementary and Middle School team.

This is a classroom teaching role where the successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering engaging English lessons to students across upper elementary and lower secondary levels. The teacher will play a key role in developing students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, while also supporting their ability to access the wider curriculum in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality English lessons aligned with the Cambridge International Curriculum.

• Teach English Language and Literacy to elementary and middle school students.

• Develop students’ reading comprehension, writing skills, and spoken fluency.

• Foster a positive and engaging classroom environment that supports language acquisition and confidence.

• Integrate cross-curricular links where appropriate, supporting students’ academic English development across subjects.

• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress in line with school policies.

• Collaborate with colleagues to support the school’s bilingual education model.

• Participate in curriculum development, school events, and ongoing professional development.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an educator who is:

• A fluent English speaker (native-level proficiency preferred)

• A qualified teacher (PGCE, QTS, state license, or equivalent)

• Experienced in teaching English Language at elementary and/or middle school level

• Familiar with international curricula (Cambridge experience is an advantage)

• Skilled in engaging students and promoting active learning

• Collaborative, adaptable, and culturally sensitive

• Comfortable working in a bilingual/international school environment (Spanish not required, but a plus)

Compensation & Benefits

Colegio Montessori offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package tailored to international hires, designed to support relocation, integration, and well-being in Medellín.

Salary

• Base salary: COP $5,312,300/month
• Second language bonus (English): COP $2,641,000/month
• Total Monthly Salary: COP $7,953,300
• Semiannual bonuses: COP $2,656,150 (July & November)

Housing & Relocation

• Annual housing allowance: COP $13,000,000
• Round-trip airfare on arrival and biennially thereafter
• Three weeks' accommodation upon arrival
• Visa & Cedula processing fees fully covered

Health & Social Security

• Full enrolment in Colombian health, pension, and occupational risk schemes
• Additional private insurance via Sura Salud para Todos
• 100% sick leave coverage during illness or recovery

Work-Life Balance

• 8.5 weeks paid vacation annually
• 1 personal benefit day each year

Professional Development

• Free in-house training
• Financial support for postgrad or international certification after one year

Education Benefits

• 50% tuition subsidy for one dependent child

Community Perks

• 90% school bus subsidy
• 50% lunch subsidy
• Financial support for uniforms
• Free wellness classes (yoga, dance, massages)
• Access to FEDECOM (Employee Fund) for savings, loans, insurance, and emergency support

Start date: August 4, 2025
Spanish not required.