ZIS Bilingual  Pathway

ZIS launched a bilingual pathway for children in Kindergarten 1 and 2 (children aged 4 to 6) from August 2021. The pathway, which meets the requirements of the Swiss Lehrplan 21 curriculum combined with our own robust international curriculum, has now grown to include classes from Early Childhood through to Grade 3. The pathway will include students up to Grade 9 in the coming years. 

The Bilingual Pathway is offered as an alternative pathway to our full international pathway. German speaking and bilingual homeroom teachers are part of our extended international grade level teaching team. 

The Position

We are seeking an experienced Grade 1 homeroom teacher, to teach in German, who is excited by the challenge and benefits of working in an international environment that values and promotes professional collaboration. The position includes significant planning time, ongoing professional development, both local and international, and international networking opportunities. 

Requirements

Teachers must have recent, prior experience of teaching in a German speaking or bilingual homeroom class. Recent teaching of Lehrplan 21 would be an advantage, but is not essential. EDK teaching certification is required, however, ZIS can support this application if you meet the requirements and have not yet applied for this. Applicants must furnish evidence of:

• German (minimum C2) and English Language proficiency
• Qualified teacher status
• Learner-centered focus
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Ability to differentiate for diverse learning needs, including students with multiple language learning needs 
• Teamwork, collaboration, and active participation in school life

We offer

• A diverse and international working environment
• Modern working conditions for teachers and students
• A multicultural, collegial community life with a dynamic, committed team that will give you a warm welcome and thorough introduction
• A culture of openness, lifelong learning and comprehensive professional development opportunities
• Small classes, support from a classroom assistant, including for lesson preparation and follow-up work
• Close collaboration with internal specialists such as speech therapists, psychologists and special educational needs teachers
• Focus on individualised teaching, less frontal teaching, 21 lessons per week
• Philosophy/pedagogy of holism and inclusion
• Generous holiday arrangements, staff canteen with a wide choice, free parking and easy accessibility by public transport

We look forward to receiving your application!