Russian Teacher - Tutoring

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam; Genf; On-site; CHF 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Collège du Léman, a premier international school near Lake Geneva, seeks a Russian Teacher for after-school programs aged 7–18. You will plan, deliver engaging lessons, and develop age-appropriate resources in a supportive learning environment.

You will work after class hours on an hourly-paid contract, collaborating with staff to uphold the school’s standards and values while fostering language development and student confidence.

Qualifications

• University degree in Russian studies or related subject.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Russian to children aged 7–18.
• Experience in international/multilingual environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging after-school Russian lessons.
• Develop teaching resources and materials tailored to students' age and proficiency.
• Differentiate teaching to meet individual learning needs.
• Monitor students' progress and provide feedback to students and parents.
• Create a positive, inclusive and motivating classroom environment.
• Maintain attendance records and communicate concerns to staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align with school standards and values.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the manager.

Skills

Russian proficiency

Teaching qualification

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Assessment

Interpersonal skills

ICT literacy

English knowledge

Education

University degree in Russian studies

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To deliver engaging and high-quality after-school Russian language tuition to students from 7 to 18 years old, fostering language development in a supportive and stimulating learning environment.

You will work after class hours, with the number of hours depending on the requirements. This is an hourly-paid contract.

Key Responsibilities

The Russian Teacher will:

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging after-school Russian lessons.
• Develop appropriate teaching resources, lesson plans and learning materials tailored to students' age, ability and language proficiency.
• Differentiate teaching to meet the individual learning needs of students.
• Monitor students' progress and provide constructive feedback to students and, where appropriate, to parents.
• Create a positive, inclusive and motivating classroom environment that encourages active participation.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and communicate any concerns to the relevant school staff.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency with the school's educational standards and values.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the manager.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualification

• University degree in Russian studies or a related subject.
• Recognised teaching qualification.

Experience

• Experience teaching Russian to primary-aged children up to high school.
• Previous experience in an international school or multilingual environment would be an advantage.

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent command of Russian (native or near-native level).
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate language lessons.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young learners.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• ICT literacy, including the use of educational technologies and standard office software.
• Good working knowledge of English. Knowledge of French would be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic, reliable and committed to supporting students' language development.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable in response to the needs of the school.
• Ability to work to deadlines and maintain high professional standards.

All areas of this job description are subject to regular review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the school.

Essential Information

It is important that the post holder is always aware of Child Protection guidelines and observes a professional distance from students whilst still developing effective working and caring relationships.

You understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form.

Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process.

Who We Are

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps. We welcome children from 2 to 18 years old to become part of a truly international community with more than 120 different nationalities. Our vision is to shape generations that harness differences and empower our students to change the world for the better.

We nurture individual strengths through our outstanding educators and the sheer breadth of opportunities that we offer as part of our curriculum and activities.

Collège du Léman is part of the Nord Anglia Education family of more than 80 premium schools, educating students in over 30 countries.