Bilingual primary school teacher

Exciting opportunity for a teaching position in a high quality learning centre, situated In Pully/Lausanne. A spacious Montessori-style centre, (4-11 year olds) catering for home-schooled children is now looking to expand. We have an entirely child-centred approach, an ideal location next to lake and parks, are fully bilingual English/French (native speakers), with traditional values, plenty of outdoor activities and local excursions.

Looking for an experienced, passionate teacher, disciplined in child observation, recognizing and adapting to the needs of the child, and creating an environment conducive to exploration and self-sufficiency. Ability to nurture the child’s innate concentration skills, leading them to self-directed development, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Allowing them to follow their individual rhythms, while achieving academic excellence, with an ideal low teacher pupil ratio, never exceding 1:6.

Responsibilities:

• Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater

to the needs of the individual child.

• Observing, gently guiding and nourishing children. Encouraging social-emotional

development by using positive discipline strategies

• Establishing rapport and building relationships with children and their parents based on

trust and respect.

• Monitoring and assessing child progress and writing regular reports.

• Designing stimulating activities and accompanying children on outdoor trips.

• Development of extra-curricular activity programmes and camps

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood teaching, education, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years experience in teaching primary school children

• Experience in the Swiss school system.

• Passionate about alternative/self-directed child education.

• Ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat children with love and respect.

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

• A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children.

• Experience with physical education, English language and maths

• French and English language fluency (English mother tongue preferred)

We offer comfortable working conditions, an opportunity for a passionate creative teacher to

truly exercise her profession, to teach and inspire children in a fully supportive environment .