Learn about the goals of our teachers.

The American School of Durango seeks to hire dynamic and collaborative staff who inspire students to enjoy school, learn and be good citizens. They are committed to recruiting and retaining the best personnel, aligned with their Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Teacher will provide a loving, nurturing and safe environment in both indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor activities. Working in collaboration with teaching assistants.

Elementary School Education

ASD is looking for Elementary Education teachers to supervise and ensure student safety. They will develop lesson plans with clear objectives and motivating activities, focusing on children's academic, social and physical growth, using varied assessments to identify their strengths.

Middle School Education

The secondary teacher will collaborate with colleagues to plan coherent learning experiences. It will create opportunities focused on students' academic, social and physical growth, using a variety of assessments to identify their strengths in key learning areas.

High School Education

Preparatory Education teachers are committed to excellence and educational quality. They should ensure student safety, collaborate with colleagues, and plan motivating and coherent lessons. Focused on the integral growth of students, they will use diverse assessments to identify their strengths and provide personalized attention.

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Preschool Coordinator

M.Ed. Velia Santiesteban: vsantiesteban@cadurango.mx

Elementary School Coordinator

M.Ed. Leah McGinnis: lmcginnis@cadurango.mx

Middle & High School Coordinator

Eng. Jorge Rodríguez: jrodriguez@cadurango.mx

Teachers' Objectives

  • Planning, execution and evaluation of activities aligned with the school's Mission and Vision.
  • Pre-organization of space and materials. Encouragement of appropriate expression in children. Use of various teaching techniques.
  • Provide a safe, supportive and engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
  • Get to know students as individual learners who bring a variety of talents, ideas and perspectives to the classroom.
  • Act as a positive role model for students.
  • Plan and prepare throughout the year for effective classroom instruction.
  • Staying current in education through personal and school-based professional learning.