Grade 6 Teacher / Grade 6 Teacheress

Grade 6 Teacher Opportunity - August 2026

Subject Specialism: English and Humanities

ZIS Mission

At Zurich International School (ZIS), we strive to surface and inspire each learner's curiosity, critical thinking, and high expectations for their learning, enabling them to positively impact their family, community, and the world. We are a vibrant learning community comprised of students, faculty, staff, and parents, dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that fosters the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of our students. Our commitment to diversity and plurality of voices is foundational in ensuring our students develop the intellect, skills, and character to become compassionate individuals as well as adaptable and independent thinkers.

The quality of teaching plays a critical role in student learning; exceptional teachers cultivate exceptional learners. We are in search of a highly motivated, team-oriented educator who resonates with our mission and vision, and is eager to contribute to the continued advancement of our programs and school. We invite learner-centered candidates with a growth mindset and a commitment to ongoing professional growth to apply. For more information about our school and educational philosophy, please visit www.zis.ch.

The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Grade 6 teacher who can engage and inspire learners through passion and professional expertise. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in Upper Primary/Lower Secondary education, particularly with a focus on English and Humanities/Social Studies. Candidates should be flexible and enthusiastic about collaborating with a dynamic team of professional educators to plan, deliver, and assess a student-centered curriculum within a diverse international school setting. A teacher at ZIS will maintain high expectations for students, adopt a mentoring mindset, and be adept at differentiating content and instruction across all courses.

Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in this age group, preferably in an international school setting. For non-Swiss/EU applicants, extensive international experience is essential.

• Learner-centered focus, with the ability to differentiate for diverse learning needs
• Teaching license with a specialization, with a Master’s level study preferred
• Documented record of excellence in teaching
• Experience with interdisciplinary teaching
• Commitment to collaborative planning and instruction
• Integration of technology into the curriculum
• Understanding of concept-based curriculum and instruction
• Inquiry-based pedagogical approach
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Emphasis on relationship building with students and colleagues

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.