Kindergarten / Early Years Teacher

About Us

Our award-winning ecologically designed campus is situated in the heart of the Rheintal, in Buchs. As a 'small and mighty' not-for-profit international day school, we offer a supportive environment within a thriving school community of 200 students and over 50 staff members. We are an International Baccalaureate World School, providing a full international education in English for students aged 3-19. In 2020, we were ranked 9th in Switzerland for our IBDP results and in the top 50 across Europe. We strongly value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups in international education.

Job Opening

We are seeking a dedicated and impactful full-time to join our International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) learning community. The successful candidate will join our diverse team of committed and experienced international school teachers at our age 3-19 school.

• Position: Kindergarten / Early Years Teacher
• Location: International School Rheintal, Werdenbergstrasse 17, CH-9470 Buchs, Switzerland
• Start Date: August 1, 2026

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who bring a rigorous and inclusive approach to teaching and learning within the primary years, with a strong interest in continuous provision and impactful Early Years education. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in language teaching for both native English speakers and English language learners, alongside a commitment to an inquiry-led approach that brings learning to life inside and outside the classroom.

We are seeking teachers who:

• Are qualified primary years teachers with a minimum of three years of teaching experience and at least a bachelor's degree.
• Have significant experience and expertise in teaching in the primary phase, particularly with a specialization in Early Years.
• Are willing to go the extra mile to design and deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Promote a well-organized, inspiring, and inquiry-led learning environment.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive, empathetic approach to students, colleagues, and the wider community.
• Are internationally-minded and committed to the IB philosophy and approach.
• Are comfortable integrating technology into teaching and learning to enhance student outcomes.
• Are dedicated to continuous improvement.
• Engage with and contribute to the full life of the school.

We will provide:

• An excellent salary and benefits package.
• An opportunity to work on an award-winning campus in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
• A professionally stimulating and supportive local and international community environment.
• A chance to make a significant impact on the future design and development of our school.

At ISR, we are committed to providing a safe, happy environment where children and young people can thrive and learn. We prioritize safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils, regardless of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

How to Apply

Apply online using the form below.