Cognita operates more than 100 schools around the world and has recently acquired the Four Forest group with schools in Zug and Luzern. As part of this expansion in Switzerland, we are looking for a

Primary Teacher (German and English Speaking) 100 %

Start date:  12.08.2024
Location: International School Zurich North 8304 Wallisellen

Job Description: We are global community that embraces diversity and celebrates our core values: kindness, respect, and resilience. At ISZN, we believe in creating a safe environment where children can grow, learn, and play. We provide the highest quality of childhood education and are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Primary Teacher. This role is essentially to inspire and empower young learners by delivering engaging and comprehensive instruction, fostering a positive learning environment, and nurturing their academic, social, and emotional growth in alignment with educational standards and school objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for co-planning and delivery of our dual language program through the PYP framework. The role requires a Primary Teacher who speaks German fluently.

Key Accountabilities

• Developing and executing the preparation, planning, and delivering of child-centered learning activities for the children in class
• Using a range and balance of teaching strategies 
• Being a facilitator in the classroom and taking interactive role with students
• Evaluate and assess student progress through ongoing observation, providing constructive feedback to students and parents
• Participate in school training sessions and parent-teacher meetings.
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom atmosphere where every child feels respected and valued
• Ensuring the classroom environment is well-managed, properly ordered and neatly presented

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures, and code of conduct
• To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing
• To engage in safeguarding training when required
• Act as a safe point of contact for students who may need to discuss issues of safety or wellbeing.

Qualifications & Experience

• Valid teaching certification for primary education
• Bachelor’s degree in education or any related field.  
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both orally and written English and German (fluent in German is a requirement).
• Good references on request
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Several years of experience teaching in Primary school environment
• Experience and understanding of the PYP framework are preferred but not essential

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.  Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.