International English Support Teacher

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

Location: Medellín, Colombia

Start Date: October/November 2025

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 schools continued commitment to internationalisation and English language development, they are now seeking a dedicated International Support Teacher to join the Upper Elementary (Grades 14) team.

This is a non-lead teaching position ideal for an experienced educator who enjoys working in partnership with local teachers to reinforce English language learning and subject comprehension. The successful candidate will be instrumental in supporting small-group instruction and co-teaching across subjects delivered in English, particularly Math, Science, and Social Studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-teach and support lessons in subjects delivered in English, focusing on oral and written communication skills.
• Work closely with Colombian lead teachers to reinforce subject-specific English vocabulary and academic writing.
• Facilitate small-group activities aimed at improving English pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension.
• Support students applying to international universities by assisting with essay writing, interview preparation, and academic English development.
• Provide language immersion support across various grade levels, particularly in secondary school subjects such as Math, Sciences, and Social Studies.
• Collaborate with staff on Montessori and Cambridge-based curriculum strategies for bilingual education.
• ·Participate in teacher training and curriculum planning to support the integration of international teaching methodologies.

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 EAL/ESL, bilingual, or international education contexts
• Strong in small-group and differentiated instruction
• Collaborative, flexible, and culturally sensitive
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
• Comfortable working within a dual-language setting (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

• 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.