MYP German Teacher

Madison International School – Campus Mérida
Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Full-time

About Madison International School

Madison International School is a growing international school community in Mexico committed to academic excellence, student wellbeing, and the development of globally minded learners. Our Mérida campus offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and student-centered MYP German Teacher to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. The ideal candidate will inspire students to develop language proficiency, intercultural understanding, and a love for learning through engaging and meaningful instruction aligned with the IB philosophy.

Position Overview

The MYP German Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering high-quality German language instruction to middle school students within the framework of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The teacher will create an inclusive, inquiry-based, and engaging learning environment that supports language acquisition, conceptual understanding, and international-mindedness.

The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues to design authentic learning experiences, assess student progress meaningfully, and contribute actively to the school’s professional and collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate German language lessons aligned with the IB MYP Language Acquisition framework.
• Design learning experiences that promote communication skills, cultural awareness, inquiry, and student agency.
• Develop unit plans, lesson plans, and assessments in alignment with MYP objectives and criteria.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and differentiation practices to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Monitor and assess student progress using formative and summative assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and support reporting processes as required by the school and IB expectations.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment that supports student wellbeing and engagement.
• Collaborate with the MYP team and other faculty members on curriculum planning, interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and school initiatives.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, parent conferences, and school events.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, families, and colleagues.
• Uphold school policies, child safeguarding expectations, and professional standards at all times.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Modern Languages, German, Linguistics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid teaching certification/license.
• Native or near-native fluency in German.
• Strong proficiency in English (required for collaboration in an international school environment).
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in secondary or middle school language instruction.
• Experience teaching German as a foreign/additional language is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in an IB MYP school is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with MYP Language Acquisition objectives, assessment criteria, and inquiry-based teaching practices.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset, flexibility, and commitment to continuous professional growth.
• Commitment to student safeguarding and professional ethics.

Preferred Qualifications

• IB training and/or workshop experience in the MYP.
• Experience working in an international school setting.
• Experience with interdisciplinary planning and concept-based learning.
• Ability to support students with varied language proficiency levels.