Secondary English Teacher / Secondary English Teacheress

Zurich International School: Join Our Team

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 substantial experience in IB Language & Literature HL/SL and AP Language & Composition, and/or AP Seminar. They should be flexible and enthusiastic about collaborating with a dynamic team of professional educators to plan, deliver, and evaluate a student-centered curriculum in a diverse international school setting.

A teacher at ZIS will hold high expectations for students, possess a mentor mindset, and be comfortable differentiating content and instruction across all courses.

Requirements

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

• Learner-centered focus, with the ability to differentiate for diverse learning needs
• Teaching license including specialism; Masters-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

Application Process

We will begin interviewing immediately and reserve the right to appoint ahead of the deadline if a strong candidate is found. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Apply online using the form below.

Thank you in advance for your interest!