Icelandic Teacher

Icelandic Teacher

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18 representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff members from around the world are spread across our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and the Nations Campus in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).

Within our 7 schools, our students benefit from international education and very high-quality bilingual support.

To fulfill our mission of "Educating students to be citizens of the world with the courage and ability to create together a just and joyful tomorrow," every staff member can rely on our hundred years of experience, our constant willingness to innovate, as well as our strong humanitarian values. Thanks to our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to offering excellent training opportunities to our staff.

The La Châtaigneraie campus is nestled in the heart of the picturesque hills and villages of Founex, overlooking Lake Geneva, not far from Geneva. Combining historic and modern buildings, the campus consists of a primary school and a middle/high school hosting about 1,600 students. We are proud to be an IB World School and also offer our students the possibility to prepare for the Swiss Maturity. Our programs are based on the IB "Learner Profile," a set of ideals that inspire, motivate, and guide the school's work, helping students become more thoughtful, responsible, and caring global citizens. Cultivating these qualities is at the heart of our mission. The international teaching team is committed to supporting and valuing the diversity of our students.

La Châtaigneraie

ICELANDIC TEACHER

Part-time – 1 period per week within the World Languages Program (WLP).

Position Objective

• We are looking for an enthusiastic Icelandic teacher for our foreign languages program. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and dynamic teacher, able to motivate students through varied and creative teaching methods.
• The position holder will report to the WLP coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Teach Icelandic, as a foreign or native language, at all levels of the foreign languages program.
• Participate in regular department meetings.
• Regularly assess students' progress, record results, and communicate them to parents.
• Ensure that all students achieve objectives and progress within the school program.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong experience teaching Icelandic.
• Experience working in an international school setting.
• Fluency in Icelandic (native or near-native level).
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively manage resources for efficient teaching and learning.
• Proficiency in French and English.
• Good communication skills with colleagues and parents.

Candidates must apply online by sending their CV, contact details of three referees (including their current or most recent employer, who may be contacted during the interview), and a cover letter addressed to Ms. Florence Guilbaud, WLP coordinator, International School of Geneva, La Châtaigneraie campus, before December 7, 2025, mentioning reference 500 016.

Note

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity within its staff. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. The school is very committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children. For any selected application, rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to the position will be carried out. These checks include prior verifications with former employers and authorities.