Vacancy: Native English-Speaking Primary/Elementary School Teacher

In 2005, the “Stiftung Evanglische Jugendhilfe” founded the “Dreisprachige Internationale Grundschule” (The Trilingual International Primary/Elementary School) for classes 1-4 in Magdeburg, Germany. The school was initially founded with two classes: one English–German class and one French–German class.

The conceptual characteristics of this primary school are as follows:

•Educational and extra curricular activities delivered through German, English and French by native speakers in accordance with the principals of Immersion.
•All-day schooling
•No social, religious or cultural segregation
•Opportunities for early education
•Diaconic concept, approach, and mission

During the school-year, the school is open daily from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. We employ both teachers and classroom support staff who work closely together as a team to coordinate the classes of twenty.

We are currently looking to fill the following positions:
•Beginning on April 1, 2006 we are looking to employ for a native English-speaking primary/elementary school teacher.
•For the 2006/07 school year we are looking to employ a native English-speaking primary/elementary school teacher.
•For the 2007/08 school year we are looking to employ a native French-speaking primary/elementary school teacher.

What do we expect?
He or She:
•should have primary/elementary teaching qualifications and degrees (eg: Lehramt Grundschule, Masters of Elementary Education, or equivalent)
•should have relevant experience working with primary/elementary children
•should be able to work flexibly in a team, be full of ideas and be a well-rounded individual
•should have a variety of relevant functional skills and experiences
•should be open-minded, respectful towards the children and cooperative with parents
•should be interested in on-going further educational training

What do we offer?
•a full-time-job
•teaching in manageable size classes (20 children)
•a friendly and open-minded team
•adequate salary according to AVR-O of “Diakonisches Werk” (Bund/Länder)
•paid holiday/vacation time plus additional Holiday/Christmas bonuses
•paid further educational training
•assistance and support in searching for accommodation and becoming acclimatized to the area
•assistance and support with administration and governmental requirements

If you’re interested in applying, please send an application to the below address. In addition to a resume and cover letter, please include a passport-sized photo, notarized copies of your educational transcripts and diplomas beginning with comprehensive/high-school documents, proof of previous employment, and letters of recommendation.

More information about the „Dreisprachige Internationale Grundschule“ visit our website at: www.stejh.de/Grundschule/

Hugo-Junkers-Allee 54a, 39128 Magdeburg, Germany, Phone: (0391) 7271845, Fax: (03 91) 72 71 849, E-Mail: dig.magdeburg@stejh.de, School Director: Heike Gruschke.


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