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At Westhill Institute, we believe that great schools are built by passionate, dedicated, and inspiring educators and professionals. We are an IB World School committed to academic excellence, innovation, and the holistic development of our students. Our community values collaboration, continuous learning, and a global mindset. We invite talented teachers and professionals who are eager to make a meaningful impact to explore our current job openings and become part of a dynamic, supportive, and forward- thinking educational environment.

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Inspire
INSPIRE

We believe educators have the power to shape futures. At Westhill Institute, we inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning by empowering professionals to bring their passion, expertise, and creativity into the classroom. Every role contributes to meaningful student growth.

Grow Together
GROW TOGETHER

Professional learning is a shared journey. We value collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement, providing opportunities for our staff to grow both personally and professionally. At Westhill, learning doesn't stop with our students — it's part of our culture.

Belong
BELONG

Community matters. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where educators and staff feel valued, respected, and connected. Strong relationships, shared purpose, and well-being are at the heart of our school, creating a place where everyone can thrive.

Westhill Teachers must:

  • Be able to maintain a classroom environment that ensures effective learning; analyze and use data to best incorporate the needs of all students within their lessons and classroom environment.
  • Communicate with students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding.
  • Incorporate IB skills and Common Core Standards when writing and implementing lesson plans.
  • Be able to work productively through collaborative interactions with colleagues, parents and community members.
  • Demonstrate willingness to examine and implement change as appropriate.
  • Have experience teaching across a breadth of learning abilities, including ESL students.
  • Spanish Is NOT REQUIRED.

Education and Certification Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree with state/province/national teaching certificate.
  • If teacher preparation and degree are from Mexico: Licenciatura in education and/or pedagogy from a SEP/UNAM-approved institution with certification (cédula profesional, CENEVAL).
Preferable for the positions
  • Common Core Experience.
Qualification and previous experience required
  • Two years of successful teaching experience.
  • Teacher Certification.
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Professional Growth & Benefits

  • Westhill offers a collaborative, stimulating, and engaging working environment.
  • Continuous professional development is provided for all facets of teaching, including International Baccalaureate face-to-face and online workshops.
  • A special package of benefits that offer added value to your stay at school.
  • Reach the next level of your teaching career through the Master's in Education scholarship program from the University of Alabama.
  • Since 2009, many of our teachers have successfully earned their Master's degree in Education through the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, with their studies fully sponsored by Westhill.

Open Positions

Location:

Santa Fe Campus | Mexico City

About Westhill Institute

Westhill Institute is a bilingual (English/Spanish) IB World School serving students from early years through the Diploma Programme. Since 1992, we have built our community on the belief that every student's needs — whether rooted in learning style, ability, or personal interest — deserve to be recognized and met. Our curriculum blends the IB continuum, Common Core Standards, and the Nueva Escuela Mexicana framework to give every student the opportunity to discover their talents and reach their personal best.

The Role

We're looking for a Grade 9 Chemistry Teacher who can turn abstract chemical concepts into hands-on discovery for students transitioning through the final year of the MYP and preparing for the rigor of the Diploma Programme. You'll guide students through foundational chemistry — atomic structure, chemical bonding, reactions, and stoichiometry — while building the inquiry skills, lab safety habits, and scientific reasoning they'll carry into DP Sciences.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Plan and deliver engaging Grade 9 Chemistry lessons aligned with the MYP Sciences framework and vertically articulated toward DP Chemistry.
  • Design and supervise safe, inquiry-based laboratory experiences that build practical lab skills and scientific method fluency.
  • Differentiate instruction and assessment to support a range of learners, working collaboratively with the ESL and SPED departments.
  • Use the MYP Criteria A–D framework to assess student understanding, inquiry skills, and scientific communication.
  • Integrate biliteracy practices, reinforcing scientific vocabulary and reasoning in both English and Spanish where appropriate.
  • Collaborate with the Science department and grade-level teams on curriculum planning, unit design, and cross-disciplinary connections.
  • Maintain a safe, organized laboratory environment and ensure compliance with lab safety protocols.
  • Communicate regularly with students, families, and colleagues via Toddle and Algebraix, and participate actively in the Westhill community.
What You Bring:
  • A degree in Chemistry, Science Education, or a related field.
  • Experience teaching secondary-level Chemistry or Science, ideally within an IB MYP or DP context.
  • Strong command of laboratory safety practices and hands-on science instruction.
  • Fluency in English; Spanish proficiency is an asset.
  • A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for inquiry-based, student-centered teaching.
  • Familiarity with IB assessment practices and a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
Why Join Westhill:
  • A well-established, values-driven IB World School with over 30 years of history in Mexico City.
  • A vibrant, bilingual learning community rooted in academic rigor and personal growth.
  • A collaborative, supportive team culture across departments and campuses.
  • A structured onboarding experience through our Faculty Passport program to help you settle in quickly.
How to Apply

Send an email to recruitment@uw.edu.mx with the subject line “Grade 9 Chemistry Teacher Application.” We'd love to hear how you'd bring chemistry to life for our students.

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