Kindergarten Teacher / Kindergarten 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 community of 200 students and over 50 staff members. We are an International Baccalaureate World School, providing a full international education in English for ages 3-19. In 2020, we were ranked 9th in Switzerland for our IBDP results and among the top 50 in Europe. We strongly value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups in international education.

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and impactful full-time Kindergarten / Early Years Teacher to join our International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) learning community. The successful candidate will become part of our diverse team of dedicated and experienced international school teachers in our age 3-19 school.

• Location: International School Rheintal, Werdenbergstrasse 17, CH-9470 Buchs, Switzerland
• Start Date: 1st August 2026
• Closing Date for Applications: 22nd February 2026
• Preliminary Interviews: 3rd-5th March 2026

Candidates should bring a rigorous and inclusive approach to teaching and learning within the primary years, particularly with an interest in continuous provision and in developing impactful Early Years teaching and learning. A strong background in language teaching for English home language and English language learners, along with a commitment to an inquiry-led approach, is essential. You will bring learning alive both in and beyond the classroom.

We are seeking teachers who:

• Are a qualified primary years teacher with a minimum of three years of teaching experience and, at the very least, a bachelor's degree.
• Have significant experience and expertise in teaching within 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.
• Exhibit enthusiasm and demonstrate 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 for improved student outcomes.
• Are dedicated to continual 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 in an award-winning campus located in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
• A professionally stimulating and supportive local and international community environment.
• An opportunity to influence 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, irrespective 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. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.