Upper Primary Homeroom Teacher (for August 2027)

TruFit group; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Flights to Switzerland

Work permit costs covered

Tuition remission for one child

Private accident insurance

Relocation support (house search)

Work visa sponsorship

Job summary

TruFit group is seeking an Upper Primary Homeroom Teacher to inspire curiosity, foster relational learning, and drive academic growth. The role emphasizes building trust with families, supporting multilingual learners, and collaborating to design interdisciplinary curricula.

The position requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in upper primary settings and involves relocation sponsorship and a comprehensive benefits package as part of compensation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in upper primary learning environments and instructional practices.
• Deep understanding of upper primary child development and relational learning.
• Commitment to building trust and partnerships with families.
• Skilled at supporting non-native English speakers, celebrating linguistic diversity, and fostering language confidence.
• Relational practitioner with the capacity to build inclusive classroom cultures.
• Proven capacity to foster social-emotional growth with courage and joy.
• Flexible, adaptive, and collaborative approach.

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 students 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.

Skills

Upper Primary Teaching

Relational Learning

Differentiation

Multilingual Support

Collaborative

Social-Emotional Growth

Adaptive

Education

Primary Education degree/certification

Job description

We are looking for an Upper Primary Homeroom Teacher to inspire and develop curiosity, relational learning, academic growth, and transferable competencies.

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 students 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

Demonstrated expertise in upper primary learning environments and instructional practices

Deep understanding of upper primary child development and relational learning

Commitment to building trust and partnerships with families

Skilled at supporting non-native English speakers, celebrating linguistic diversity, and fostering language confidence

Relational practitioner with the capacity to build inclusive classroom cultures

Proven capacity to foster social-emotional growth with courage and joy

Flexible, adaptive, and collaborative approach

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

Compensation

Depending on education and experience you can expect a starting salary 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.