FDN - Teacher of Photography - 130 202

La Châtaigneraie campus

Culture & Leisure Department

Seeks for school year 2025 - 2026

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.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered

https://www.ecolint.ch/en/job-opportunities

To complete our team, we are looking for a:

Teacher of Photography

Part-time - 1 hour per week on Thursdays: 15.05 - 16.05

Description of the course

A course designed to introduce young students to the discipline of photography. One of the reasons why young children are able to take amazing photographs is their spontaneous and creative nature. Creativity will be the focus of this photography course; students will participate in activities such as "experimenting with colour and light", "framing and rule of thirds", "editing", "backgrounds with green screen", "portraits", "stop motion", and "procreate". Children will also have the opportunity to practice and gain experience in handling the camera and i-pad, and will receive their photos digitally to share with family and friends.

Responsibilities:

• Introduce primary students to the discipline of photography.
• Creativity will be the focus of this photography course
• Teach students how to handle an I-Pad with "procreate" or other software and camera and let them practice and gain experience
• Prepare the weekly lesson, download photographs, critique with students

Candidate requirements:

• Solid experience in photography
• Experience teaching in both traditional and digital modes
• Several years of experience in teaching primary students, ideally worked in the past with other schools
• Positive, enthusiastic, respectful and communicative attitude
• Ability to relate well to children
• Valid work permit or Swiss citizen
• Fluent in English and/or French with knowledge of the other language

Candidates are requested to apply online, attaching their CV, three references, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer, that may be followed at the point of interview and a cover letter to the attention of Mrs Tania Dutton, Culture & Leisure Coordinator, International School of Geneva, by April 27th 2025, mentioning the reference number 130 202.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered

https://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