German Language Teacher

Goethe-Institut Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goethe-Institut Singapore Branch is seeking a qualified teacher of German as a Foreign Language, with an anticipated start 1 January 2027 and an employment level of 80-100%. The terms and conditions of employment are governed by local law.

Responsibilities include teaching German at all CEFR levels (children, youth, adults), lesson prep, assessments, guidance to learners and parents, examinations administration, and active participation in meetings and development activities.

Qualifications

• Native German speaker or proven native-level proficiency (C2).
• University degree and postgraduate qualification in German as a Foreign Language.
• Teaching experience in German as a Foreign Language across age groups.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams) or willing to learn.
• Knowledge of digital media and AI applications is advantageous.
• Intercultural competence and adaptability.
• Flexibility to work in evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach German as a Foreign Language across all CEFR levels, with focus on children and young people and adults, in group and individual formats.
• Prepare and follow up on lessons, manage online course spaces and related tasks.
• Administer and document end-of-course assessments.
• Provide individual learning guidance and communicate with learners and parents.
• Administer Goethe-Institut examinations and participate in examiner training.
• Attend teachers' meetings and participate in professional development.
• Contribute to development of new course concepts and teaching materials.
• Contribute to learner events, course evaluations, surveys and other projects.

Skills

German language proficiency (C2)

Teaching German as a Foreign Language

Intercultural competence

Ability to work under pressure

MS Office knowledge

Education

University degree in German

Postgraduate qualification in German as a Foreign Language

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Job description

The Goethe-Institut Singapore is seeking a qualified teacher of German as a Foreign Language, with an anticipated start date of 1 January 2027 and an employment level of 80-100%. The terms and conditions of employment are governed by local law.

The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany with a global reach. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation.

Key responsibilities

• Teaching German as a Foreign Language at all CEFR levels, with a particular focus on courses for children and young people aged 7 and above, as well as adults (group and individual courses, primarily face-to-face)
• Preparing and following up on lessons (incl. lesson planning and documentation, managing online course spaces, and related tasks)
• Administering and documenting end-of-course assessments
• Providing individual learning guidance and communicating with learners and parents
• Administering Goethe-Institut examinations at all levels and regularly participating in examiner training and certification
• Participating in teachers' meetings and professional development programmes
• Contributing to the development of new course concepts and teaching materials
• Contributing to events for learners of German, course evaluations, participant surveys, and other projects

Our courses are held primarily on weekday evenings (Monday to Friday) and at weekends.

Candidate requirements

• Native speaker of German or proven native-level proficiency in German (C2)
• Relevant university degree and a postgraduate qualification in German as a Foreign Language
• Teaching experience in German as a Foreign Language with children and young people and, ideally, adults, across a range of course formats
• Good working knowledge of commonly used Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Outlook and Teams, or a willingness to develop these skills
• Good knowledge of digital media, teaching tools, and AI applications would be an advantage
• Intercultural competence
• Flexibility and the ability to work effectively under pressure

We offer a varied and rewarding role, a stimulating work environment, and competitive remuneration in line with local market standards and our local salary structure. We look forward to receiving your application.