Zurich International School is an inclusive non-profit day school in the Greater Zurich area that delivers 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 engages and inspires learners through their own passion and professional practice. An ideal candidate will have significant IB Language & Literature HL/SL and AP Language & Composition, and/or AP Seminar experience. They will be flexible and excited to cooperate with a team of dynamic, professional teachers to plan, deliver, and assess student-centered curriculum in a diverse international school setting. A teacher at ZIS will hold high expectations for students, have a mentor mindset, and be comfortable differentiating content and instruction in all courses. Requirements: Applicants should have at least 5 years experience in 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 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 We will begin interviewing immediately, and reserve the right to appoint ahead of the deadline if a strong candidate is found. Applicants must apply to ZIS directly using our online system through the employment page of our school website Thank you in advance.