About the Role
Position: Middle School Technology Teacher
Department: Upper School
Reports to: High School Principal
Location: International American School of Cancun
Employment Type: Full-Time
Language: English/Spanish
Position Overview
The Middle School Technology Teacher guides students in developing digital literacy, computational thinking, and responsible digital citizenship. They design engaging, project-based learning experiences that promote creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Working in a multicultural environment, they foster an inclusive classroom where technology is used ethically and effectively. They support technology integration across subjects and prepare students for a rapidly evolving digital world. The teacher models adaptability, innovation, and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons that promote bilingual academic excellence.
Create an inclusive, safe, and respectful classroom environment where all students feel valued.
Integrate IAS Core Values and character education into daily practice and classroom culture.
Use formative and summative assessments to guide instruction and provide meaningful feedback.
Support the development of learners who are reflective, responsible, community-centered, and collaborative.
Serve as an advisor/mentor, supporting students’ social-emotional growth and leadership skills.
Monitor academic and behavioral progress and collaborate on interventions when needed.
Participate actively in grade-level, subject-area, and school-wide teams and initiatives.
Family Support & Communication
Communicate regularly with families in a timely, accurate, and positive manner.
Build trusting relationships through transparency, respect, and a focus on student growth.
Partner with families to support academic needs, behavioral expectations, and character development.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences and ongoing communication cycles.
Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and the IAS values when interacting with families.
Program Administration
Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, learning evidence, and required documentation.
Follow IAS policies, practices, and reporting timelines consistently.
Supervise students during transitions, duties, and school events.
Support implementation of strategic initiatives aligned with IAS Mission and Vision.
Participate in accreditation processes, curriculum reviews, and school improvement efforts.
Maintain classroom materials and technology responsibly and efficiently.
Requirements
Personal Attributes
Student-centered with a growth mindset and commitment to supporting diverse learners.
Professionalism, discretion, and strong ethical judgment.
Flexible and takes initiative
Passion for empowering young people and guiding them toward future success.
Willingness to remain updated on evolving education trends.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
Valid teaching certification for middle school content areas.
Experience teaching middle school students, preferably in an international or multicultural setting.
Demonstrated experience with coding, robotics, digital media, or other relevant technologies.
Experience with bilingual, inquiry-based, or student-centered instructional practices.
Proven ability to integrate technology meaningfully into teaching and learning.
Experience designing project-based or inquiry-driven learning experiences.
Familiarity with technology integration across subject areas and current educational technology tools.
Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of early adolescent development academic, social, and emotional.
Ability to design rigorous, differentiated instruction aligned with IAS learning standards.
Skilled at fostering values-driven learning environments rooted in the IAS Core Values.
Clear, proactive communication skills that promote trust and collaboration.
Demonstrates cultural competence and the ability to work in a multicultural community.
Collaborates effectively with colleagues to support school-wide goals and coherence.
Reflective practitioner committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.
Models integrity, responsibility, empathy, and respect in alignment with the Graduate Profile.
About the Company
School Overview
The International American School of Cancun, Mexico, is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational institution offering a bilingual, bicultural education for students from preschool through high school. The school was founded in 1990 and is dedicated to an American style education, high academic standards and the caring environment a small school can offer. The International American School of Cancun is accredited by Cognia (SACS/AdvanCED) and SAIS in the United States and by Mexico’s Ministry of Education (SEP) and the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Mission and Vision
The International American School of Cancun is a values-driven, multicultural community committed to bilingualism and academic excellence. IAS promotes an environment of meaningful learning experiences with strong emphasis on character development, emphasizing our six core values and graduate profile. Our Core Values are Responsibility, fairness, caring, trustworthiness, respect, and citizenship. Our Profile of a Graduate emphasizes the development of active, community-centered, lifelong learners who are also values-driven student leaders who have a positive impact on the world around them.
Faculty
The International American School of Cancun maintains a highly trained professional staff, composed of teachers from the U.S., Mexico, England, and Canada. Thirty-three percent of the teachers hold a graduate degree. These teachers support the efforts of the school community to provide an American model of education in a bilingual, bicultural setting. The school enjoys a blend of staff members who are permanent residents of Cancun and others with shorter time commitments, as well as diversity in age and experience. This is yet another aspect that helps create a professional atmosphere where ideas are exchanged freely and challenges and goals are addressed in many different and unique ways.