Secondary English Teacher / Secondary English Teacheress

Zurich International School Job Opportunity

Zurich International School is an inclusive non-profit day school located in the Greater Zurich area. We offer comprehensive bilingual and international educational programs for local and foreign national students aged 3 to 18.

The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced English teacher for grades 11 & 12 who can engage and inspire learners through their passion and professional practice. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with IB Language & Literature HL/SL and AP Language & Composition, and/or AP Seminar. We are looking for someone flexible and excited to collaborate with a dynamic team of professional educators to plan, deliver, and assess a student-centered curriculum in our diverse international school setting. A teacher at ZIS will hold high expectations for students, maintain a mentor mindset, and demonstrate comfort in differentiating content and instruction across all courses.

Requirements

Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience teaching English, preferably at an international school. For non-Swiss/EU applicants, extensive international experience is required.

• Learner-centered focus, with the ability to differentiate for diverse learning needs
• Teaching license with a specialization, Master's level study preferred
• Documented record of excellence in teaching
• Commitment to ongoing curriculum development and review
• Experience with IB English Language & Literature
• Experience with, or a desire and willingness to teach AP Language and Composition and/or AP Seminar
• Understanding of concept-based curriculum and instruction
• Inquiry-based pedagogical approach
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Emphasis on relationship building with students and colleagues

You can apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application.