Job Description

Grade 6 Bilingual Homeroom Teacher, August 2026

ZIS Mission: We surface and inspire each learner's curiosity, critical thinking, and high expectations for their learning so that they positively impact their family, community, and the world.


Zurich International School (ZIS) is a learning community of students, faculty, staff, and parents. We provide a caring environment for the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of our students. We value diversity and plurality of voices, and are committed to ensuring our students develop the intellect, skills and character to become caring individuals and adaptable and independent thinkers.



The most significant impact on student learning is the quality of the teaching they experience - great teachers develop great learners. We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented, educator who is aligned with our mission and vision, and is eager to contribute to the ongoing development of our programme and school. Learner-centered candidates with a growth mindset and a commitment to ongoing professional growth, are encouraged to apply. For more information about our school and our philosophy visit: www.zis.ch

ZIS Bilingual Pathway

ZIS launched a bilingual pathway in August 2021. The pathway, which meets the requirements of the Swiss Lehrplan 21 curriculum, has now grown to include classes from Early Childhood through to Grade 5, with Grade 6 opening in August 2026. The pathway will include students up to Grade 9 in the coming years.



The Bilingual Pathway is offered as an alternative pathway to our full international pathway. German speaking and bilingual homeroom teachers are part of our extended international grade level teaching team.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced, bilingual (C2 German & English) Grade 6 homeroom teacher, to teach in both German and English, who is excited by the challenge and benefits of working in an international environment that values and promotes professional collaboration and multilingualism. The position includes planning time, ongoing professional development, both local and international, and international networking opportunities. It also offers the opportunity to collaborate with specialist subject teachers, and an extensive team of support teachers.

Requirements

Teachers must have recent, prior experience of teaching in a German speaking or bilingual homeroom class. Recent teaching of Lehrplan 21 would be an advantage, but is not essential. EDK teaching certification is required, however, ZIS can support this application if you meet the requirements and have not yet applied for this. Applicants must furnish evidence of:


German & English proficiency (C2 level) Qualified teacher status Learner-centered focus Commitment to ongoing professional development Ability to differentiate for diverse learning needs, including students with multiple language learning needs Teamwork, collaboration, and active participation in school life Experience with interdisciplinary teaching Committed to collaborative planning and teaching Integration of technology into curriculum Inquiry based pedagogical approach Emphasis on relationship building with students and colleagues



Please apply to ZIS directly using our online system through the employment page of our school website https://www.zis.ch/one-zis-community/employment We will begin interviewing strong candidates as we receive applications.