Teacher of Humanities
La Grande Boissière
Secondary
Seeks for 30th August 2021
Founded in 1924, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint educates 4500 students aged from 3-18 representing over 130 nationalities. Each of our eight schools is dedicated to the development of seven life-worthy, future-ready global competences: we develop lifelong learning, self-agency, the ability to interact with the world, with others and with resources so as to develop transdisciplinary, multiliterate thinking. Through this, we drive our mission, which is to educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the Model United Nations system and the International Baccalaureate. We have around 1250 employees representing more than 60 nationalities, united as one core of dynamic professionals, committed to our mission.
La Grande Boissière (LGB) campus is centrally located in Geneva and blends a mix of 18th Century buildings with cutting edge STEM and Arts facilities. The bilingual (French and English) campus is home to close to 1,900 students across the Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools. Our unique Universal Learning Programme, co-designed with UNESCO’s International Bureau of Education, seeks to anchor learning in deep conceptual understanding and the assessment of Ecolint’s global competences, to ensure that the outcome of learning makes some positive social impact.
To complete our team, we are looking for a:
Teacher of Humanities
12 to 24 periods
Responsibilities:
- We are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher of Humanities, with a focus on Economics, to join the Secondary School and help students to understand the world around them, preparing them for their future. The teacher will be able to inspire students through a variety of creative teaching styles and someone with excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
- To teach International Baccalaureate Diploma economics at Higher and Standard Level
- To teach ULP (Universal Learning Programme) level economics
- To be willing to team teach classes and collaborate closely with colleagues
- To regularly assess the progress of students and record and report those results to parent
- To ensure curriculum entitlement and progression is achieved for all students
Candidates are requested to apply online attaching their CV, three references, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer and a covering letter. The application must be addressed to Conrad Hughes, International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière Campus by 29th April 2021 mentioning the reference number 340 149.
The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity among its staff. As such, we welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to their position, including prior checks with their previous employers and the authorities.
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| Location | Genève, Switzerland, Europe |
| Start Date | August 2021 |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher, University Graduate |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
Ecolint offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a contribution to the payment of health insurance. In addition, the Foundation has sickness and pension schemes superior to legal requirements. Members of staff may be granted full or partial reduction of school fees for dependent children. We also encourage expatriate staff to maintain contact with the culture of their home country and their relatives. Home Leave is granted to senior management and teaching staff who are entitled to moving expense benefits and whose home station is outside Switzerland. |
Qualifications and Requirements
| Education Required | Other |
| Additional School Requirements | |
Candidate requirements
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