Teacher of Danish
Founded in 1924, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint educates 4500 students aged from 3-18 representing over 130 nationalities. Each of our eight schools is dedicated to the development of seven life-worthy, future-ready global competences: we develop lifelong learning, self-agency, the ability to interact with the world, with others and with resources so as to develop transdisciplinary, multiliterate thinking. Through this, we drive our mission, which is to educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the Model United Nations system and the International Baccalaureate. We have around 1250 employees representing more than 60 nationalities, united as one core of dynamic professionals, committed to our mission.
Foundation
Teacher of Danish
Part-time: 4 hours in the WLP programme (World Language Programme)
We are looking for an enthusiastic Danish Teacher for our WLP programme. The post holder will be a passionate and dynamic teacher, able to inspire students through a variety of creative teaching styles. The post holder is reporting to the WLP Coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Teach Danish as a foreign or native language to all levels
- Attend regular Department meetings
- Regularly assess the progress of students and records and report those results to parents
Candidate requirements
- Strong experience of teaching Danish in IB
- Experience working for an international school would be an asset
- Native proficiency in Danish
- Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
- Be able to manage resources efficiently so that teaching and learning is effectively supported
- Have an ability to work in French and English
- Ensure curriculum entitlement and progression is achieved for all students
- Good communication skills with colleagues and parents
Candidates are required to apply online by sending their CV, three references, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer, that may be followed at the point of interview and a covering letter addressed to Mrs Florence Guilbaud, WLP Coordinator, International School of Geneva, by 1st May, mentioning the reference number 100 001.
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.