Secondary School German Teacher and Head of Department (MYP and DP - IB Curriculum)

We are actively seeking an enthusiastic Secondary School Teacher specializing in German Language and Literature and Language Acquisition for the MYP (Middle Years Programme) and DP (Diploma Programme) of the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, as well as Head of Department.

The right candidate will also recognize that excellent pastoral care is essential to student development and be willing to support this in non-curricular roles such as homeroom teacher or during self-directed learning times as an advisor or coach.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and deliver engaging German L&L and German Language Acquisition lessons aligned with the MYP and DP frameworks.
2. Foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that promotes curiosity and critical thinking.
3. Assess student progress in German L&L and German Language Acquisition and provide constructive feedback.
4. Collaborate with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
5. Participate actively in school events, parent-teacher conferences, and professional development activities.
6. Support and promote the school’s ethos.
7. Engage students in the effective delivery of the curriculum through excellent subject knowledge and diverse lesson content that reflects the ability and needs of all students in the class.
8. Manage classroom behavior to ensure an effective learning environment for all students.
9. Support students proactively in reaching their learning and approaches to learning goals.
10. Regularly measure, record, and share student progress.
11. Be familiar with data regarding the academic and pastoral progress of their students.
12. Provide Subject Coordinators with class data.
13. Plan in Managebac.
14. Be familiar with school policies.
15. Be available outside of lessons to support students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Education, German Literature, and German Language Acquisition; Master’s degree is advantageous.
2. Teaching certification with a focus on German L&L and German Language Acquisition and knowledge of the MYP and DP (IB) curriculum.
3. Minimum 2 years proven experience in teaching secondary school German L&L and German Language Acquisition.
4. In-depth knowledge of the International Baccalaureate curriculum and assessment practices.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

WORKING HOURS / ALLOWANCE

1. Flexible
2. Salary according to experience

Cologne International School
Rudi-Conin-Strasse 10, Cologne
50829
Germany

+49 21 310 6340

Cologne International School is a private, IB-accredited International School for currently about 500 students aged 5-18 (grades 1-12).

The school was founded in 2007 as a multicultural, interdisciplinary and inclusive school serving the international as well as the local community of Cologne.

In the Bilingual Primary School (grades 1-5), the learning objectives of the North Rhine Westphalian German state curriculum (NRW) are combined with the curriculum of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Grades 6-12 follow the IB MYP and DP, with one legacy IGCSE class. Students study fully in English, with German offered as a core subject. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum and are currently focusing on ethically developing the role of AI, both in the classroom and in the wider school.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, with a particular focus on music, sport, and technology.

Head of School and Managing Director: Mr. Ingo Stolle

Vision: To contribute to a better world by inspiring a passion for learning along with the drive to make a difference.

Mission: To explore and fulfill the potential within ourselves, we...

• love learning
• show commitment
• shape our learning paths

To connect with each other and our world, we...

• think internationally
• speak multilingually
• act with empathy

To make a positive impact on tomorrow, we...

• embrace change
• demonstrate integrity
• reflect critically