Job opportunity

Primary French Teacher / Primary French Teacheress

ELA Basel Basel August 24, 2026

Job Opportunity: French Teacher

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified French teacher to join our team starting on 1 January 2027. The position is full-time and will be based in Basel, Switzerland.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Full-time
  • Contract Term: Indefinite

Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • The right to work in Switzerland (Swiss and EU nationals and current permit holders)
  • Fluent in French (native level or C2)
  • Fluent in English

We particularly encourage candidates with a Swiss primary teaching diploma or a foreign diploma accredited by the Swiss authorities to apply.

Experience

Candidates should have at least two years of classroom teaching experience in an international setting as a qualified primary school French teacher.

Application Process

To apply, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

About ELABasel

ELABasel International School AG is a recognized leader in international education in Basel. Established in 1993, we take pride in being a vibrant and lively international school located in the heart of Basel, providing the highest quality childcare and education for young children from the age of 3 months to the end of Secondary School at 18 years old.

For further information, please visit our website at www.ela-basel.ch.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our HR Team at HR@ela-basel.ch or call us at 061 313 0580. Please do not use this email address for your application.

Work locationBasel, Switzerland

Application Form

Please enter your information in the following form and attach your resume (CV)

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