Lower School English as an Additional Language Teacher / Lower School English as an Additional Language Teacheress

ZIS Mission

At Zurich International School (ZIS), we believe in surfacing and inspiring each learner's curiosity, critical thinking, and high expectations for their education. Our aim is to equip students to positively impact their families, communities, and the world. ZIS is a vibrant learning community consisting of students, faculty, staff, and parents, all dedicated to fostering a caring environment that nurtures the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of our students.

We value diversity and embrace a plurality of voices, ensuring that our students cultivate the intellect, skills, and character necessary to become compassionate individuals and adaptable, independent thinkers.

The quality of teaching profoundly influences student learning; thus, we seek great educators to develop great learners. We are on the lookout for a highly motivated, team-oriented educator who is aligned with our mission and vision and eager to contribute to the continuous development of our program and school. We encourage learner-centered candidates with a growth mindset and a commitment to ongoing professional growth to apply online using the form below.

The Position

We are searching for a highly skilled and experienced EAL teacher for upper primary who can engage and inspire learners through their passion and professional practice. The ideal candidate will have significant EAL expertise and experience working with multilingual learners in diverse bilingual/multilingual settings.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in teaching EAL, preferably at an international school. Extensive international experience is required for non-Swiss/EU applicants.
• Learner-centered focus, with the ability to differentiate for diverse learning needs.
• Teaching license including EAL, and/or literacy specialism; Master's level study is preferred.
• Understanding of and experience using translanguaging strategies.
• C2 level of English with excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Experience using diagnostic language assessments and data to inform teaching.
• Experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiated instruction to meet varied needs.
• Ability to create a classroom climate that fosters a sense of belonging.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and team-oriented disposition.

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