Lehrer / in (Deutsche Sprache & Landeskunde)

Stuttgart, Germany

WHO MAY APPLY :

Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany.

EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.

Utilizing knowledge of skills and content of discipline, the incumbent plans, develops, and organizes long-range lesson plans and daily class-work in a manner that will ensure adequate coverage within the time frame allotted for the discipline content and skills required to meet approved course outlines and curriculum objectives.

Conducts classroom instruction using modern professional teaching principles, practices, and techniques appropriate to the subject matter or grade level(s) of assignment. Uses judgment in selecting, adapting, or modifying teaching methods or materials that experience indicates will be most effective in teaching the grade levels (s) or subject matter of the disciplines; facilitates variations to accommodate individual differences, interests, and abilities; stimulates interest and motivation; and improves the quality of instruction. Trains and encourages students to develop skills in research, making maximum use of educational learning centers.

Maintains a keen awareness of student progress; determines the need for, develops, and follows through on individual learning programs for students who are having common learning difficulties. Exercises continuous surveillance over the educational welfare of assigned students by working with school counselors, social workers, and / or school psychologists in resolving learning and behavioral problems of students. Maintains individual and class records.

Counsels students on their progress in meeting the goals and objectives established for the class. Draws on personal knowledge of the personality, background, and interests of the individual student when discussing with the student their learning problems, achievements, conduct in class, or any problems on which the student may seek the incumbent's advice. Refers serious and / or chronic behavior problems to the guidance counselor and / or principal in accordance with local policy and procedure. Meets and deals independently with other teachers, parents, and guardians concerning student problems.

Encourages students to experience some kind of extracurricular activity and serves as a sponsor and consultant of assigned student activities.

Joins with faculty colleagues and school officials in maintaining order; security; and a wholesome, stimulating, creative, education climate conducive to learning, achievement, and good citizenship; and participates in committee activities, as required, to review, evaluate, and develop educational materials which will improve the education program. Participates in DODDS testing program as required. May be required to supervise students during outside activities, in the lunchroom, during bus arrivals and departures, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Completion of at least first state examination for teaching at elementary, junior or senior high school level. (German Cultural / Regional Studies, Social Science, History, German preferred).

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL :

English and German Language Proficiency Level C1 required.

You may test yourself for free at one of the various online providers, who offer tests under the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages' (CEFR).

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Work on German holidays required.

Main part of annual leave must be taken during school summer break.

Educators in this position work 190 days in a school year (hence the seasonal determination) and it is a permanent position.

We offer :

• employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere
• high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements :
• 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (Additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement)
• vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries)
• various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments)

Beyond the tariff agreement,

• usually, time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (Governed by shop agreement)
• employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service / performance awards
• health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run Fitness centers