EYFS Teacher - 80%

La Côte International School Aubonne; Aubonne; On-site; CHF 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

La Côte International School Aubonne in Aubonne, Switzerland, invites applications for an Early Years Teacher (80%) from Jan 2027 to Jun 2028.

You will deliver high standards of learning and care for EYFS children aged 3 to 5, participate in curriculum design, and collaborate with parents to support each child's development. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor in Education or PGCE, at least five years' international teaching experience, and a collaborative, student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Education, PGCE or equivalent.
• At least five years’ teaching experience, ideally international.
• Fluency in French is advantageous.
• Valid work permit and clear criminal records.
• Organised, proactive and excellent communicator.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of learning, development and care for EYFS children (age 3 to 5).
• Participate in design, development, implementation and review of the curriculum.
• Ensure effective delivery of the curriculum and manage classroom resources.
• Build partnerships with parents to support children's needs.
• Provide a safe, stimulating environment and participate in staff training.
• Contribute to trips, excursions and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Organised

Excellent communicator

Team player

Multicultural engagement

French language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor in Education

PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting Date: 13 Oct 2026

Location: Aubonne, CH

Job ID: 10411

School: La Côte International School Aubonne

Company: Nord Anglia Education

Founded in 2008, La Côte International School is a co-educational, English-language-based day school for students aged 3 to 18. Situated in Aubonne, Switzerland—within easy reach of Geneva and Lausanne—our school is home to nearly 420 students representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds.

Education

At LCIS, we offer a unique blend of international education and strong local community ties with English, French, and bilingual pathways, leading to the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Through exclusive collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF, we deliver enriching opportunities that inspire students to thrive academically, creatively, and personally. It is in this dynamic environment that we invite you to join our team as:

Early Years Teacher

80% – January 2027 to June 2028 (renewable)

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for EYFS children (age 3 to 5), ensuring that the individual needs and interests if each are met
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the curriculum
• Ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
• Build and maintain a strong partnership with parents to enable children’s needs to be met
• Provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment enabling children to reach their potential
• Participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings
• Contribute to a programme of trips, excursions, fieldtrips and extracurricular activities
• Enhance the professional standing of the teaching body

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor in Education, PGCE or equivalent.
• Proven track record of excellence in teaching with at least five years’ experience, ideally in an international environment.
• Fluency in French, an advantage.
• Be an organised, proactive and excellent communicator and team player.
• Have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.
• Be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
• A collaborative, innovative, and student-centered approach to education.
• Valid work permit
• Clear criminal records.