Teacher for Workshop and French Lessons

Key information

  • Publication date:08 October 2025
  • Workload:100%
  • Contract type:Permanent position
  • Place of work:Zollikofen

Job summary

Join our team at Blindenschule Zollikofen, dedicated to supporting students. This is a fantastic opportunity to foster creativity and learning in an inclusive environment.

Tasks

  • Plan and conduct engaging Werk- and French lessons for students.
  • Create a motivating, age-appropriate, and action-oriented curriculum.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the learning atmosphere.

Skills

  • EDK-recognized diploma in special education or primary education.
  • Excellent proficiency in French and practical skills for teaching.
  • Team player with a commitment to a supportive climate.

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Teacher for Workshop and French Lessons


Department: Education

Start date: immediately or by arrangement

What you can achieve with us

Together with a dedicated team, you are responsible for planning and conducting workshop and French lessons according to Curriculum 21 in Cycle 2. You design motivating, age-appropriate, and action-oriented workshop and French lessons. The teaching days are Tuesday and Thursday.

What you bring

You hold an EDK-recognized diploma in school special education, a primary teaching certificate, or are studying for a Bachelor in Primary Education or a Master in School Special Education. You approach challenges, such as those related to students from the autism spectrum (AS) and visual impairments, with the necessary professionalism and calm. Your very good French skills and manual dexterity shape your motivating lessons. You enjoy working in a team and contributing to a trusting and supportive atmosphere.

What you can look forward to

In your role, you take on a lot of responsibility and receive the corresponding scope for creativity. If the tasks are new to you, an experienced colleague will gladly support you as a mentor, or the school management team will assist you. Additionally, you can rely on professional advice from PH Bern in challenging situations. 
Our culture is characterized by appreciation and openness. We maintain a family-like atmosphere, support each other, and develop together.
Our employment conditions, based on cantonal framework conditions, are attractive. The salary is aligned with the cantonal teacher employment law LAG. Learn more about it  on our flyer:   PDF
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Your contacts

Karin Kircher, Team Leader School Vision
"The pleasant atmosphere and mutual support in the institution enrich my working day."

Karin Kircher is happy to answer your questions:
T +41 (0) 31 910 25 78
Andrea Rechsteiner, Head of HR
Andrea Rechsteiner is responsible for the Education Department
T +41 (0) 31 910 25 35

About us

We are the Foundation for Blind and Visually Impaired Children and Youth Zollikofen - a private, politically and denominationally neutral organization with a non-profit objective. Our task is to support and accompany people with special needs from birth to young adulthood.
We offer additional services to parents, teachers of public schools and special schools, as well as professionals. Our core competencies lie in the support and accompaniment of young people with visual impairments, blindness, multiple disabilities, or from the autism spectrum.

Blindenschule Zollikofen
Kirchlindachstrasse 49
3052 Zollikofen
T +41 (0) 31 910 25 16
sekretariat@blindenschule.ch

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