Teacher of German
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.
The La Châtaigneraie Campus is set amidst the picturesque rolling farms and villages of Founex overlooking Lake Geneva not far from the city. With a mix of historic and new buildings, the campus is split into a Primary and Secondary school with a combined total of around 1600 students. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School while also offering our students the option to complete the Swiss Maturité. Our programmes are based on the IB’s ‘Learner Profile’, a set of ideals that inspire, motivate and focus the work of the school and help students to become more thoughtful, grounded, responsible and caring global citizens. Fostering these qualities is at the heart of all we do. The international team of educators is devoted to supporting and celebrating a diverse population of students.
La Châtaigneraie (Secondary)
TEACHER OF GERMAN
Full-time : 18 / 18 hours
Initial two-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position afterwards
Job purpose:
We are looking for a talented and inspiring teacher with a passion for German to join our dynamic Department. The successful candidate will be able to plan and teach MYP German classes, with a high degree of professionalism in teaching and assessment practices who is able to provide differentiated and engaging instructions to a multinational student cohort.
Responsibilities:
- Teach German as a second language for all levels, from ages 11-18. Experience in teaching German at MYP, IGCSE, IB and la Maturité Suisse is an advantage.
- Attend regular Department meetings
- Regularly assess the progress of students, record and report those results to parents
Personal requirements:
- A university degree in teaching German as a first or second language.
- A team player who is motivated to work collaboratively to ensure best outcomes for our students.
- Ability to work in a language other than German, such as French and English.
- Ability to communicate with a variety of people of the Ecolint community, including students, colleagues and parents.
- Flexible and enthusiastic attitude to help contribute to the various demands of a diverse department.
- Take an active role in the pastoral care of students.
- Experience in the IBO Middle Years and Diploma Programme would be highly desirable.
- Ideally have experience of working in an international school setting.
- Native or near native proficiency in German
- Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
- Passionate about teaching and their subject area
- Ensure curriculum is accessible to all students in line with our inclusive mission
- Good communication skills with colleagues and parents.
Candidates are required to apply online by sending their current CV, the contact details of three referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer, and a cover letter for the attention of Mme Soraya Sayed Hassen, Secondary School Principal, International School of Geneva, Campus de La Chataigneraie, by 21 November 2025, mentioning the reference number 200 007.
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.