Teaching vacancies

The International School of Lausanne is a leading not-for-profit, English language, three programme International Baccalaureate World School set in the French speaking part of Switzerland. Our school is committed to excellence in education. It strives to fulfil the unique potential of each student in a supportive and challenging holistic learning environment that prepares him or her for continuing education and an active and responsible role in a multicultural world. The school employs 160 employees on its campus where we welcome approximately 850 students from over 60 nationalities, from three to 18 years of age.

For our Secondary School, we are seeking to employ an inspirational

Teacher of French at 50% (IB MYP and Diploma)

One-year contract position from 1 August 2019

The International School of Lausanne is a leading not-for-profit, English language, three programme International Baccalaureate World School set in the French speaking part of Switzerland. Our school is committed to excellence in education. It strives to fulfil the unique potential of each student in a supportive and challenging holistic learning environment that prepares him or her for continuing education and an active and responsible role in a multicultural world. The school employs 160 employees on its campus where we welcome approximately 850 students from over 60 nationalities, from three to 18 years of age.

For our Secondary School, we are seeking to employ an inspirational

Teacher of German B at 30% (IB MYP and Diploma)

One-year contract from 1 August 2019

The International School of Lausanne is a leading not-for-profit, English language, three programme International Baccalaureate World School set in the French speaking part of Switzerland. Our school is committed to excellence in education. It strives to fulfil the unique potential of each student in a supportive and challenging holistic learning environment that prepares him or her for continuing education and an active and responsible role in a multicultural world. The school employs 160 employees on its campus where we welcome approximately 850 students from over 60 nationalities, from three to 18 years of age.

For our Secondary School, we are seeking to employ an inspirational

Teacher of Spanish B at 30% (IB MYP and Diploma)

One-year contract position from 1 August 2019

Die Schule: Die Obersee Bilingual School ist eine staatlich anerkannte private bilinguale Tagesschule mit einem zukunftsorientierten und innovativen bilingualen (englisch/deutsch 50:50) Curriculum vom Babyalter bis zur Oberstufe. Unsere Primarschule kombiniert die Lerninhalte des Schweizer „Lehrplan 21“ mit Lernzielen des International Primary Curriculum IPC. Ein transparenter Lernprozess und festgelegte Lernziele fordern unsere Schüler/innen angemessen. Schüler/innen der OBS werden ermutigt zu fragen, entdecken, forschen und denken. Durch die Kombination gemeinsames Lernen/individuelles Lernen zielen wir auf eine Lernumgebung ab, die das Lernen unterstützt und verbessert, Neugier weckt und den Schülern/innen hilft, ihr volles Potenzial auszuschöpfen.

The Position:
For the academic year 2019/20, in response to increasing demand and to add to our services, we are seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate

Educational Psychologist

As a school psychologist you are responsible for the diagnosis and development of measures and interventions of our students as well as for the counseling of parents and teachers.

The International School of Berne (ISBerne) has the following opening for the 2019/2020 school year:

Music Teacher – IB MYP (Part-time)

starting August 2019

ISBerne is a dynamic, friendly and thriving school located close to the Swiss Capital Berne. ISBerne aims for all students to be reflective and responsible life-long learners who are active global citizens. The school ethos is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and advocates a constructivist approach to teaching and learning.

ISBerne is an authorized IB World school, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16) and Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18).

The International School of Berne was founded in October 1961. In April 2017, the school moved to a modern and spacious purpose-built campus which includes three brand new state-of-the-art science laboratories with a dedicated prep room, a big central library, subject dedicated classrooms and a large double gym.

ISBerne currently has an enrollment of 330 students representing around 50 nationalities, with over 60 dedicated faculty and administration staff.

Die Schule: Die Obersee Bilingual School ist eine staatlich anerkannte private bilinguale Tagesschule mit einem zukunftsorientierten und innovativen bilingualen (englisch/deutsch 50:50) Curriculum vom Babyalter bis zur Oberstufe. Unsere Primarschule kombiniert die Lerninhalte des Schweizer „Lehrplan 21“ mit Lernzielen des International Primary Curriculum IPC. Ein transparenter Lernprozess und festgelegte Lernziele fordern unsere Schüler/innen angemessen. Schüler/innen der OBS werden ermutigt zu fragen, entdecken, forschen und denken. Durch die Kombination gemeinsames Lernen/individuelles Lernen zielen wir auf eine Lernumgebung ab, die das Lernen unterstützt und verbessert, Neugier weckt und den Schülern/innen hilft, ihr volles Potenzial auszuschöpfen.

Die Position:
Für das Schuljahr 2019/20 suchen wir qualifizierte und erfahrene Lehrpersonen für die Position einer

Lehrperson Primarstufe (100 %)

Lehrpersonen der OBS Primarstufe übernehmen Verantwortung für die akademische und soziale Entwicklung ihrer Schüler. Wir erwarten eine aktive Rolle in der Schulgemeinschaft sowie die Bereitschaft, die eigene Klasse in enger Zusammenarbeit mit dem Partner-Lehrer und im Rahmen eines grösseren Teams zu unterrichten. Weiterhin erwarten wir die Bereitschaft zur Weiterbildung und zu lebenslangem Lernen, zur Mitarbeit in Schulgremien und an der Schulentwicklung.

Die Schule: Die Obersee Bilingual School ist eine staatlich anerkannte private bilinguale Tagesschule mit einem zukunftsorientierten und innovativen bilingualen (englisch/deutsch 50:50) Curriculum vom Babyalter bis zur Oberstufe. Unsere Primarschule kombiniert die Lerninhalte des Schweizer „Lehrplan 21“ mit Lernzielen des International Primary Curriculum IPC. Ein transparenter Lernprozess und festgelegte Lernziele fordern unsere Schüler/innen angemessen. Schüler/innen der OBS werden ermutigt zu fragen, entdecken, forschen und denken. Durch die Kombination gemeinsames Lernen/individuelles Lernen zielen wir auf eine Lernumgebung ab, die das Lernen unterstützt und verbessert, Neugier weckt und den Schülern/innen hilft, ihr volles Potenzial auszuschöpfen.

Die Position:
Für das Schuljahr 2019/20 suchen wir qualifizierte und erfahrene Lehrpersonen für die Position einer

Lehrperson Primarstufe (50 %)

Lehrpersonen der OBS Primarstufe übernehmen Verantwortung für die akademische und soziale Entwicklung ihrer Schüler. Wir erwarten eine aktive Rolle in der Schulgemeinschaft sowie die Bereitschaft, die eigene Klasse in enger Zusammenarbeit mit dem Partner-Lehrer und im Rahmen eines grösseren Teams zu unterrichten. Weiterhin erwarten wir die Bereitschaft zur Weiterbildung und zu lebenslangem Lernen, zur Mitarbeit in Schulgremien und an der Schulentwicklung.

The International School of Berne (ISBerne) has the following opening for the 2019/2020 school year:

German teacher PYP (part-time)

Part-time position, starting August 2019

The School: The Obersee Bilingual School is a state-recognised private bilingual day school with a future-oriented and innovative bilingual (English / German 50:50) curriculum from Baby Care to the Upper School grades. OBS pupils are encouraged to ask, to research, to think independently and to take responsibility. Highly qualified teachers help maintaining the child's curiosity through contemporary teaching methods.

Our Upper School prepares motivated young people for the Swiss Matura and the IB Diploma with a goal-oriented approach with learning studio model. A well-balanced combination of shared and individual learning helps students to reach their full potential. Regular individual coaching by a teacher completes the supervision.

The position

For the school year 2019/20 we are looking for qualified and experienced Upper School teachers for the following subjects for secondary level (school years 7-13):

Biology 30% - Arts 40%

Lessons must be held in English.

The International School of Berne (ISBerne) has the following opening for the 2019/2020 school year:

Mathematics Teacher – IB MYP & IB DP

Full time position, starting August 2019

Position description

We are looking for an experienced, flexible and engaging educator with expertise in AP Chemistry and/or Biology.
You will teach three classes including AP Chemistry and/or AP Biology to prepare students for this advanced level during the academic morning hours, six days a  week.  You should also be comfortable teaching lower-level science class such as Biology and Chemistry. In the afternoon, you will offer an enrichment course which draws on additional skills and passions you possess.

Together with at least one other faculty member, you will lead a residential ‘family group’ in a boarding house. You will participate in and lead other aspects of community life, for example cleaning duty, community service groups, cultural festivals and celebrations, and outdoor activities including multi-day hikes.

Position description

We are looking for an experienced, flexible and engaging high school math teacher with expertise in all levels of high school math, including Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, and Calculus. Ability to teach in other subject areas, such as introductory-level sciences or economics is also desirable.

You will teach three of the above classes during the academic morning hours, six days a week, and afternoon enrichment classes according to the additional skills and passions you bring to the school.

Together with at least one other faculty member, you will lead a residential ‘family group’ in a boarding house. You will participate in and lead other aspects of community life, for example cleaning duty, community service groups, cultural festivals and celebrations, and outdoor activities including multi-day hikes.

Position description

We are looking for an experienced, flexible and engaging educator with expertise in the field of English or Humanities (experience teaching AP courses strongly desired). Your approach to instruction should ask students to think critically about controversial moral, social, and political issues, examining their own values, as well as recognizing diverse perspectives.

You will teach three courses during the academic morning hours, six days a week, and afternoon enrichment classes according to the additional skills and passions you bring to the school.

Together with at least one other faculty member, you will lead a residential ‘family group’ in a boarding house. You will participate in and lead other aspects of community life, for example cleaning duty, community service groups, cultural festivals and celebrations, and outdoor activities including multi-day hikes.