Upper Primary Bilingual Teacher (for August 2027)

TruFit group; Lavamünd; Hybrid; CHF 85.000 - 102.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation allowance

Flights to Switzerland

Costs for work permit

Tuition remission for one child per 8‑

Private accident insurance

Relocation support (house search)

Zusammenfassung

TruFit group in Switzerland seeks an Upper Primary Bilingual Homeroom Teacher to cultivate curiosity, relational learning, and academic growth in both English and German.

You will design learner-centered, CLIL-informed lessons, assess authentic work, and partner with families to support multilingual learners. The role emphasizes inclusion, collaboration, and ongoing professional reflection.

Qualifikationen

• Fluency and instructional mastery in English and German.
• Expertise in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).
• Proven ability to create learner-centered experiences through project-based learning and authentic assessments.
• Relational practitioner focused on child development.
• Commitment to building trust and partnership with families.
• Skilled at supporting multilingual learners in both languages.
• Proved capacity to foster inclusive classroom cultures.
• Flexible, adaptive and collaborative.

Aufgaben

• Know learners and be responsive
• Set high expectations and provide support
• Engage students as active learners
• Use evidence to respond and improve
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum
• Communicate student progress directly through in-person conferences, written reports, and school-defined platforms
• Attend, chaperone, and actively participate in one residential trip a year with students

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English-German

CLIL

Project-based learning

Learner-centered instruction

Multilingual learner support

Ausbildung

Relevant degree and official teaching credentials for Primary Education

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an Upper Primary Bilingual Homeroom Teacher to cultivate curiosity, relational learning, academic growth, and transferrable competencies in both English and German.

Responsibilities

Know learners and be responsive

Set high expectations and provide support

Engage students as active learners

Use evidence to respond and improve

Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum

Communicate student progress directly through in-person conferences, written reports, and school-defined platforms

Attend, chaperone, and actively participate in one residential trip a year with students

Requirements

Fluency and instructional mastery in English and German

Expertise in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)

Proven ability to create learner-centered experiences through project -based learning and authentic assessments

Relational practitioner focused on child development

Commitment to building trust and partnership with families

Skilled at supporting multi lingual learners in both languages

Proved capacity to foster inclusive classroom cultures

Flexible, adaptive and collaborative

Preferences

Experience planning and teaching through an interdisciplinary approach

Skills and willingness to be engaged in the wider community through sports and activities

Experience & credentials

Minimum experience: 3 years

Experience

Demonstrated expertise in upper primary curriculum design, inquiry-based learning, literacy and numeracy

Proven capability to support multilingual learners, differentiate instruction, and design student-centered learning

Strong collaboration skills, cultural fluency, and commitment to ongoing professional reflection

Credentials

Relevant degree and official teaching credentials for Primary Education

Fluency in German (C2) and English

Compensation

Depending on education and experience you can expect a starting salary of between CHF 85'000 - 102'400.

Relocation allowance, flights to Switzerland, costs for work permit, tuition remission for one child per full time employee for eight years, private accident insurance, relocation support (house search) and more. Please see our benefits document attached.

ZIS sponsors a Work Visa once a contract is signed.