Teacher of Danish

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 DANISH

Inter-campus (La Grande Boissière, Nations and La Châtaigneraie)

Part-time - 6 periods
Starting September 1st, 2026

 

Sharing the richness of the Danish language and culture across our three campuses.

 

Job overview

  • Department: World Language Programme (WLP)
  • Supervisor: WLP Coordinator
  • Contract Type: Fixed-term, part-time (approximately 6 periods per week)
  • Breakdown: 2 IB periods and 4 non-IB periods
  • Work Location: Mobility across all three campuses
  • Application Deadline: March 6, 2026
  • Reference: 500 018

 

Your role and responsibilities

Teaching and IB Diploma Preparation

  • Teach Danish at various levels, including the IB ab initio program (2 periods) and non-IB language and culture courses (4 periods).
  • Inspire students through a variety of creative and differentiated teaching styles, tailored to their needs (individual or small groups).
  • Ensure academic progression to meet the requirements of the International Baccalaureate (IB) for students at the end of their studies.
  • Prepare students for official assessments, including the IB Final Oral Examination.

 

Academic Assessment and monitoring

  • Design and administer regular assessments (summative and formative) for all grade levels.
  • Record grades and progress comments in the school's computer system.
  • Ensure smooth and regular communication with parents regarding student progress.
  • Actively collaborate with the WLP department and participate in coordination meetings.

 

Who are looking for

You are a passionate language teaching professional who will thrive in this role if you:

  • Are native or C2 level fluent in Danish.
  • Have extensive experience teaching Danish to diverse audiences (children and teenagers).
  • Possess excellent knowledge of the International Baccalaureate (IB) assessment criteria.
  • Are flexible and willing to travel between our different campuses.
  • Are able to work fluently in French and English in a multicultural environment.
  • Possess 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)

 

Applications should be addressed to Mrs Florence Guilbaud, WLP Coordinator, by March 6, 2026, mentioning reference number 500 018.
Only applications submitted through 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.

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