Teacher of Mathematics
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 Mathematics
Seeks for 1st September 2024 (1 year contract)
Part time – 12.5 / 18 periods, over 5 days of the week
Responsibilities:
- Teaching of the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Middle Years Programmes across all age ranges (11 to 18 years old)
- Take an active role in our Mentor system and in the wider pastoral approach of the School
- Attend regular meetings
- Regularly assess the progress of students and record and report those results to parents
Candidate requirements:
- Appropriate degree and teaching qualification for Mathematics
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Mathematics teacher
- Fluent in written and spoken English. English - French bilingualism is an advantage
- Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
- Excellent understanding and use of ICT in the classroom (Google Level 1 / 2 educator certificate)
- Experience of teaching IB Diploma Programme and Middle Years Programme in an international setting, is an asset
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships in multicultural environments with students, parents, and colleagues
- Enthusiasm and creativity with a passion for teaching and learning and a drive to achieve the highest possible standards for all students
- Experience using data to inform and improve instructional practices and student outcomes
- Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning
- A dynamic teacher who can provide a variety of student-centred activities and tasks for our diverse and inclusive learner community
- A willingness to contribute to curriculum and assessment design
- Willingness to contribute to enrichment activities such as supervision of Extended Essays and field trips, competitions, and enrichment activities.
Candidates are requested to apply online by 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 Ms Soraya Sayed Hassen, International School of Geneva, La Châtaigneraie campus by the 21st of June 2024 mentioning the reference number 230 276.
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.