Lower School French as an Additional Language Teacher - 20% from August, 2025. Initially in Grade 5 with potential to increase in subsequent years.

Zurich International School (ZIS) is a learning community of students, faculty, staff, and parents. At ZIS, educational excellence commits us to Learn, Care, Challenge, Lead. We provide a caring environment for the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of our students. We value diversity and plurality of voices, and are committed to ensuring our students develop the intellect, skills and character to become caring individuals and adaptable and independent thinkers.

We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented, educator who is aligned with our mission and vision, and is eager to contribute to the ongoing development of the ZIS French curriculum. Learner-centered candidates with a growth mindset and a commitment to ongoing professional growth, are encouraged to apply. For more information about our school and our philosophy visit: www.zis.ch

Essential to have:

• French proficiency (minimum C2)
• Qualified teaching status
• Experience in teaching primary school students 
• Experience teaching French as an additional language 
• Effective communication skills with students, colleagues and parents
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Experience using digital technology to support student learning
• Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and active participation in school life

Very desirable to have:

• EDK teaching status recognition
• Experience teaching French for fluent speakers
• Experience working in an International School context

 Please apply to ZIS directly using our online system through the employment page of our school website https://www.zis.ch/employment