LCH ECA - Teacher of Icelandic - 500 037

Teacher of Icelandic

La Châtaigneraie Campus - World Language Programme

Inspire our students through the beauty and structure of the Icelandic language within our dynamic World Language Programme.

Quick facts

• Campus: La Châtaigneraie - Founex, Vaud
• Department: WLP (World Language Programme)
• Reporting to: WLP Coordinator
• Contract: Part-time (1 period per week)
• Start date: 1st September 2026
• Application deadline: 29 June 2026
• Reference: 500 037

Why this role matters

Languages are a powerful tool for developing multiliterate thinking, self-agency, and the ability to interact with the world. As our Teacher of Icelandic for the World Language Programme (WLP), you will be a passionate and dynamic educator, able to inspire students through a variety of creative teaching styles. Your role is to ensure that every student, whether learning Icelandic as a foreign or native language, develops the "future-ready" global competences that define the Ecolint mission to create a just and joyful tomorrow together.

About Ecolint & La Châtaigneraie

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) is the world's first international school, educating 4,500 students from 130 nationalities across eight schools.

La Châtaigneraie, located in a beautiful setting overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps, is a vibrant campus welcoming around 1,600 students from Primary through to Secondary. Our World Language Programme offers specialized language courses designed to foster cultural diversity, interaction with others, and a lifelong love for learning, while supporting and celebrating our diverse population of students.

Your role and responsibilities

• Teach Icelandic as a foreign or native language to all levels in the WLP programme.
• Attend regular Department meetings
• Regularly assess the progress of students and record and report those results to parents
• Ensure curriculum entitlement and progression is achieved for all students

Who we are looking for

You will thrive in this role if you possess:

• Strong experience of teaching Icelandic.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Icelandic.
• Previous experience working in an international school is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in both French and English to effectively communicate within our diverse school community.
• Excellent classroom management, strong organisational skills, and good communication skills with colleagues and parents.

Your personal attributes:

• Ability to manage resources efficiently so that teaching and learning is effectively supported.
• Enthusiastic, passionate, and dynamic mindset with the capacity to adapt to a variety of creative teaching styles.

How to apply

Please apply online through our recruitment platform, including:

• An up-to-date CV
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three references (including your current or most recent employer, who may be contacted at the point of interview)

Applications must be submitted and addressed to Ms Florence Guilbaud, WLP Coordinator, International School of Geneva, La Châtaigneraie campus, by 29 June 2026, citing reference number 500 037.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered.

www.ecolint.ch/en/job-opportunities

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.