Biology & General Science Teacher
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.
Place
La Grande Boissière (Secondary)
Contract
Part-time
Start date
Application deadline
BIOLOGY & GENERAL SCIENCE TEACHER
Part-time – 20 Period(s)
Responsibilities of the successful candidate:
- We are looking for an enthusiastic Biology teacher to join the department and help students understand the world around them, thus preparing them for their future. The teacher will be able to inspire students through a variety of creative teaching styles and be someone with excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
- The successful candidate will work in the Biology department. The role may also involve teaching 9th-grade science courses.
- Teach International Baccalaureate Biology at both Higher and Standard Levels, as well as ULP Biology for 10th/11th grade.
- Be prepared to work as part of a team and collaborate closely with colleagues.
- Contribute to the department’s teaching resources.
- Regularly assess students' progress, record and report these results to parents.
- Ensure that all students have access to the curriculum and make progress in their studies.
Personal Requirements:
- Extensive experience teaching Biology at the IB Diploma level or equivalent.
- Ability to teach another humanities subject is an advantage.
- Knowledge of current trends and debates influencing the teaching of Biology and sciences.
- Experience working in an international school.
- Passionate about the subject and able to inspire students to share that passion.
- Enthusiasm, creativity, and a commitment to achieving the highest possible standards.
- A genuine interest in students, their well-being, and their progress.
- Be an exceptional and inspiring teacher for students across the full secondary age range.
- Ability to manage resources effectively to ensure that teaching and learning are well-supported.
- Fluent in both spoken and written French; knowledge of English or a willingness to learn is a plus.
- Willingness to play a broader role in the life of the school.
- High personal standards and high expectations of others.
- Strong communication skills with colleagues and parents.
Candidates are requested to apply online with a CV, three references, one of which should be from the current or most recent employer, who may be contacted in case of an interview, and a cover letter addressed to Jonathan Halden, International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière Campus, by December 12, 2024, quoting reference number 340 419.
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.