Teacher of Brazilian Portuguese
Founded in 1924, the Ecole Internationale de Genève (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18, representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff from all over the world work on our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and Campus des Nations in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).
In our 7 schools, our students benefit from international teaching and bilingual supervision of the highest quality.
To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together", every member of staff can draw inspiration from our hundred years of experience, our constant drive to innovate, and our strong humanitarian values. Through our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to provide our staff with excellent professional development opportunities.
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TEACHER OF BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE
La Grande Boissière - Part-time - approximately 3 periods
Share the richness of Brazilian language and culture.
The La Grande Boissière (LGB) Campus is located in the heart of Geneva and combines 18th-century buildings with state-of-the-art STEM and arts facilities. This bilingual (French and English) campus welcomes nearly 1,900 students in primary, middle, and high school. Our unique Universal Learning program, developed in collaboration with UNESCO's International Bureau of Education, aims to ground learning in a deep conceptual understanding and assessment of global Ecolint competencies, ensuring that the learning outcome has a positive social impact.
Job overview:
- Department: World Language Programme (WLP)
- Reporting to: WLP Coordinator
- Contract Type: Fixed-term, part-time (approximately 3 periods per week)
- Schedule: To be determined
- Start Date: September 1, 2026
- Work Location: La Grande Boissière
- Application Deadline: April 8, 2026
- Reference: 500 019
Your role and responsibilities
Teaching
- Teach Brazilian Portuguese at various levels.
- Inspire students through a variety of creative and differentiated teaching styles, tailored to their needs (individual or small groups).
- Ensure student progress.
- Prepare students for internal and official assessments as needed.
Academic Assessment and Monitoring
- Complete assessment forms twice a year.
- Ensure smooth and regular communication with parents regarding student progress.
- Actively collaborate with the WLP department and participate in department meetings once or twice a year.
Who we are looking for
You are a passionate language teaching professional who will thrive in this role if you:
- Have a perfect command of Brazilian Portuguese (native speaker or C2 level).
- Have solid experience teaching Brazilian Portuguese to diverse audiences (children and teenagers).
- Are able to work fluently in French and English in a multicultural environment.
- Have excellent organizational skills to manage separate academic programs.
How to Apply
Please apply online via our recruitment platform, including:
- CV
- Cover letter
- Contact details of three references (including your current or most recent employer)
The application must be addressed to Mrs Florence Guilbaud, WLP Coordinator, by April 8, 2026, quoting reference number 500 019.
Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.
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.