Job opportunity

IB & AP Math Teacher / IB & AP Math Teacheress

Leysin American School SA Leysin October 23, 2026

IB & AP Math Teacher: Grades 11-12

Ideal Qualifications

  • Master's degree in an appropriate field.
  • Teacher certification with a minimum of three years of experience in an instructional role.
  • Proven success in teaching Mathematics at both Standard and Higher Level within the IB Diploma and/or AP Mathematics courses (Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB/BC).
  • Experience with standards-based grading is preferred.
  • International teaching experience, particularly in boarding schools or similar residential life environments, is preferred.
  • Experience in coaching or leading extracurricular activities.
  • Proficiency in computer software, including Mac OS and Google Classroom.
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong communication abilities.

Reports To

  • For academic matters: Dean of Academics
  • For student life and residential matters: Dean of Students

Goals and Objectives

As an educator, you will embody and promote the LAS Mission Statement - developing innovative, compassionate, responsible citizens of the world, along with the LAS Learner Profile both inside and outside the classroom.

Your role includes facilitating accessible student learning that caters to various English language levels and learning styles, fostering reflection, and encouraging student responsibility for their learning journey.

You will be responsible for organizing safe and engaging environments in classrooms, dormitories, and activities that promote student-centered individualized learning, internationalism, mutual respect, and high academic and personal standards.

Collaborating with colleagues, you will plan course and program delivery in adherence to school learning outcomes, educational policies, and a comprehensive view of student learning.

As a role model, you will demonstrate positive learning approaches through cultural sensitivity, maintaining collegial relationships, and engaging in reflective professional development processes.

Professional Responsibilities

  • Teach 5 class sections (or equivalent).
  • Offer regularly-scheduled extra help sessions for academic classes for a minimum of 1 hour per week.
  • Participate in a full residential duty rotation as a dormitory supervisor, campus rover, or other assigned roles.
  • Act as a Faculty Family “parent” through organized activities and regular meetings to support the academic and social adjustment of assigned “children” (students).
  • Take part in the Culturals program twice per year.
  • Supervise activities as part of our after-school program.
  • Attend regular faculty, campus, residential, and departmental meetings.
  • Fulfill other professional duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

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Work locationLeysin, Switzerland

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