English and Humanities Teacher
Founded in 1924, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint educates 4500 students aged from 3-18 representing over 130 nationalities. Each of our eight schools is dedicated to the development of seven life-worthy, future-ready global competences: we develop lifelong learning, self-agency, the ability to interact with the world, with others and with resources so as to develop transdisciplinary, multiliterate thinking. Through this, we drive our mission, which is to educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the Model United Nations system and the International Baccalaureate. We have around 1250 employees representing more than 60 nationalities, united as one core of dynamic professionals, committed to our mission.
La Grande Boissière (LGB) campus is centrally located in Geneva and blends a mix of 18th Century buildings with cutting edge STEM and Arts facilities. The bilingual (French and English) campus is home to close to 1,900 students across the Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools. Our unique Universal Learning Programme, co-designed with UNESCO’s International Bureau of Education, seeks to anchor learning in deep conceptual understanding and the assessment of Ecolint’s global competences, to ensure that the outcome of learning makes some positive social impact.
La Grande Boissière (Middle)
English and Humanities Teacher
Part-time – 20-24 Periods
Responsibilities
- To teach English and Humanities (History/Geography) to students in Years 7-8, as a member of a core interdisciplinary team.
- Planning and teaching creative, challenging and inspiring learning experiences, allowing for the development of student agency and giving place to student-directed learning.
- Cooperate and collaborate with colleagues on the preparation and development of teaching materials, team planning, teaching programs and methods.
- Assume pedagogical supervision and follow-up of students, as well as their well-being, monitoring attendance and reporting absences.
- Provide and contribute to oral and written assessments and report on individual students.
- Participate in professional development appropriate to the Foundation’s objectives and the teacher’s needs and goals.
- Supervise students as reasonably required.
- Be willing to play an active role in the wider life of the school.
Candidate requirements
- Teaching qualification as well as degree in English or Humanities
- At least two years experience working with middle school students
- Demonstrate the Ecolint Principles of Learning in their daily practice
- Ability to take into account different learning styles and needs
- Experience of using strategies to support English Language Learners
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team
- Ability to integrate technology to enhance learning
- Google Educator certification highly desired
- Excellent command of English with a good command of French (Level B1)
- Knowledge of other languages desirable
Candidates are requested to apply online attaching their CV , three references (one of which must be from their current or most recent employer, who can be contacted should the candidate be selected for an interview), and a covering letter. The application must be addressed to Sarah Blyth, International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière Campus by 25 April 2024 mentioning the reference number 300 391.
Note
The Ecole Internationale de Genève values and encourages diversity among its staff. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous checks on their prior conduct with regard to Child Protection as appropriate to their position, including reference checking with previous employers and the relevant authorities.