If you love languages and teaching, here is a chance to live in Mexico while sharing the Italian language and culture with eager students. Through IAESTE, the Foreign Language Coordination of the Instituto Tecnolรณgico de Durango is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Italian language instructor for a hands-on, paid teaching internship in a supportive academic environment.
About the Internship
The Foreign Language Coordination of Instituto Tecnolรณgico de Durango is looking for a committed and enthusiastic Italian language instructor to teach students at beginner, intermediate, and/or advanced levels. The primary goal is to develop students' communicative skills in Italian while promoting cultural awareness of Italian-speaking countries.
Key Responsibilities
๐ Plan and deliver lessons tailored to different levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
๐ฏ Design and implement dynamic, communicative activities that encourage active student participation
๐ Assess student progress through exams, assignments, and class participation
๐ Provide continuous feedback to support learning development
๐ Integrate cultural aspects to help students better understand the language context
๐ค Participate in meetings and training sessions as needed
Who Can Apply
This internship is for students in Communication, Journalism, and related programmes, or Education, who have completed at least three years of study, particularly in Language Education and Linguistics.
๐ฎ๐น Intermediate or advanced level of Italian proficiency
๐ฃ๏ธ Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate students
๐ A bachelor's degree in Education, Linguistics, Languages, or related fields (preferred)
๐ ITEP, TOEFL, or equivalent certification is a plus
๐ Languages: Italian (good, B1 or B2) and English (good, B1 or B2); knowledge of Spanish would be a plus
๐ฃ๏ธ An interview is required
What They Offer
๐ค A collaborative and supportive academic environment
๐ Opportunities for professional development and continuous training
๐ Flexible schedules according to course demand
Work Details
๐ Location: Durango, Mexico (on-site, office work) at the Instituto Tecnolรณgico de Durango
โณ Duration: 12 to 24 weeks, within 25 April 2026 to 10 October 2026 (latest possible start date 15 August 2026)
๐ Working hours: 36 per week, 6 per day
๐ต Gross pay: 12,000 MXN per month
๐ท๏ธ Reference number: MX-2026-0006
Living and Lodging
๐ Accommodation: student dormitory, with an estimated cost of around 2,500 MXN per month
๐ถ Estimated cost of living, including lodging: around 8,500 MXN per month
How to Apply
Applications are made through IAESTE. Apply via the official IAESTE listing, quoting the reference number MX-2026-0006. Students apply through their home country's IAESTE national committee. An interview is required as part of the selection.
๐ Apply here: https://iaeste.org/internships/mx-2026-0006/about
Deadline
07 July 2026
Links
๐ Internship and how to apply: https://iaeste.org/internships/mx-2026-0006/about
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