IB DP Teacher of History or Geography

Bangkok Patana School; Leysin; Remote; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland seeks an experienced IB Diploma Programme teacher for History or Geography, to commence in July of the 2027-2028 school year. The successful candidate will join the DP team to develop subject curricula and support in the authorisation process.

In year one, teaching may include the Grade 10 DP Bridge and English learners within our Japanese high school structure. While knowledge of Japanese culture is beneficial, fluency in Japanese is not required.

Job description

The Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland (KLAS), a coeducational boarding high school located in a village in the Swiss Alps, is seeking an experienced and qualified IBDP teacher of History or Geography commencing in July of 2027-2028 school year.

We seek compassionate and caring candidates who possess an open-minded commitment to lifelong learning, flexibility in teaching, and a desire to find personal balance while adding meaningfully to a small school context.

Considering the first cohort start date of July of 2028, the successful candidate will work with the DP team in the coming year 2027-28 to develop subject-specific curriculum and aid in authorisation process. Teaching in the first year will include our grade 10 DP Bridge as well as the possibility of instructing classes for English language learners within our Japanese high school structure. Year 1 DP instruction will commence August 2028.

Although an understanding of and appreciation for Japanese culture is certainly advantageous, the successful candidate is not expected to have any knowledge of the Japanese language.

This is a wonderful opportunity for an internationally-minded educator who enjoys teaching young adults and working with them on their future goals, while at the same time interacting in various extracurricular events typical of a boarding school, all in the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps. Weekends and holidays allow for the opportunity to be immersed in seasonal recreational activities such as hiking and skiing, whereas regional cities, easily accessible by train, offer cultural experiences year round.