IB & AP English Teacher + TOK (Grades 11-12)

Leysin American School SA; Leysin; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Leysin American School SA in Leysin (VD), Switzerland, seeks an IB & AP English Teacher & Theory of Knowledge for grades 11–12. The position features an 80–100% workload, a permanent contract, and starts 16.08.2027, at 1854 Leysin (VD).

The teacher will cover 5 class sections, offer weekly extra help, and take on residential duties as a dormitory supervisor or campus rover. Strong IB/AP experience and TK interest are required.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in an appropriate field.
• Teacher certification and three years of instructional experience.
• Experience teaching IB Diploma and/or AP English Language & Composition.
• Experience or interest in Theory of Knowledge.
• Experience in coaching or leading extracurricular activities.
• Proficient with Mac OS and Google Classroom.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach 5 class sections (or equivalent).
• Provide regularly scheduled extra help sessions for at least 1 hour weekly.
• Serve a full residential duty rotation as a dormitory supervisor or related role.
• Act as Faculty Family 'parent' to monitor student academic and social adjustment.
• Participate in the Culturals program twice per year.
• Supervise after-school activities and attend faculty meetings.
• Fulfill other duties per the Faculty Handbook.

Skills

Organization

Communication

English teaching experience

Experience with standards-based grades

Mac OS

Google Classroom

Education

Master's degree in an appropriate field

Teacher certification

Three years of instructional experience

Tools

Mac OS

Google Classroom

Job description

Leysin American School SA in Leysin (VD), Switzerland, seeks an IB & AP English Teacher & Theory of Knowledge for grades 11–12. The position features an 80–100% workload, a permanent contract, and starts 16.08.2027, at 1854 Leysin (VD).

The teacher will cover 5 class sections, offer weekly extra help, and take on residential duties as a dormitory supervisor or campus rover. Strong IB/AP experience and TK interest are required.