Colossal Academy | Mérida, Yucatán | Hourly Position

Colossal Academy is looking for an exceptional Primary School Teacher who combines strong academics with warmth, curiosity and a genuine respect for children.

We are a small, innovative international school in Mérida inspired by the International Baccalaureate (IB), Reggio Emilia and project-based learning. Our philosophy combines academic rigor with a deeply human approach to education.

We are preparing children not simply for the next grade, but for a rapidly changing world shaped by AI, technology and general change.

The Role

At Colossal, the primary teacher is more than someone who delivers lessons. Teachers are guides, coaches and designers of meaningful learning experiences.

Learning is interdisciplinary and connected to the real world. A project might bring together science, mathematics, literacy, history, geography, technology and the arts around one meaningful question or challenge.

Students should be reading, writing, researching, discussing, building, experimenting, creating,



presenting and reflecting—not simply completing worksheets.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has experience teaching primary-aged children
- Has strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Maintains high academic expectations while providing warm, individualized support
- Understands that children learn in different ways and at different rates
- Can differentiate instruction based on individual student needs
- Encourages independence, curiosity and intellectual risk-taking
- Is comfortable with inquiry-based, interdisciplinary and project-based learning:
- Can guide students through longer-term projects and authentic work
- Values creativity without sacrificing academic rigor
- Builds strong, respectful relationships with students
- Communicates professionally and collaboratively with families and colleagues
- Is reflective, flexible and interested in continuously improving their practi

📌 Primary School Teacher (Díaz Ordaz)
🏢 Colossal Academy
📍 Díaz Ordaz