ISZL First Language Tutor: French Language & Literature

General Description

The ISZL First Language tutor is responsible for cultivating a passion for inquiry among students and for working collaboratively with ISZL teachers, and the First Language Programme (FLP) supervisors to develop engaging and inspirational learning experiences. The successful candidate will be fluent in the language, and be expected to work with students with a diverse range of linguistic abilities, learning profiles, prior experiences and levels of attainment.

The ISZL First Language teacher is responsible for teaching personalised language courses: as part of the Curriculum First Language Programme for students aged 11-18, which runs as part of the school day in person and/or online.

*This is an hourly contract position only, with no guaranteed minimum hours. It is not a salaried part-time role. It does not qualify for a work permit.

Areas of Responsibility

The First Language Programme tutor is expected to:

While working with ISZL Students and Colleagues

• Cultivate a learning environment that values students as key drivers of their learning
• Use a variety of different teaching strategies and resources to create learning experiences that offer multiple access points and opportunities for students to apply their understanding in meaningful ways
• Schedule lessons as far as possible within according to the ISZL working dates school calendar
• Design learning that allows for students to:
  • effectively manage the interplay between emotional well-being, motivation and cognition as vital aspects of learning
  • inquire into diverse viewpoints, address misconceptions, and solve problems together in respectful, equitable ways
  • further develop communication skills and, as appropriate, develop academic language
• Provide regular formative and summative feedback to students, parents, and the FLP supervisor, including FLP student progress reports (four times per year)
• Participate in department meetings and professional training opportunities
• Prepare lessons, mark student work and complete other necessary communication outside the specified tutorial hours to a reasonable degree
• Commit to teaching DP examination students for the full duration of their DP course, and with the support of the School-Supported Self-Taught Supervisor complete tasks related to supporting DP students

While working with ISZL Parents and External Community

• Value parents as a true partner in the learning process
• Liaise with parents, if required, and with the support of the FLP supervisor

• Please refer to ISZL’s Candidate Profile
• The candidate should hold a recognised teaching qualification and/or language tutoring certification.
• Experience of teaching literature is preferred
• Good IT skills, and experience teaching online is desirable
• A working level of English is required
• The candidate should have experience of or interest in International Baccalaureate Education and Inquiry-Based Learning

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

Application Process

• Submit one PDF with a letter of interest and CV via the application link found in the Employment section of ISZL’s website

Key ISZL Reference Documents

• Guiding Statements
• Professional Standards
• Teaching Standards
• Learning Principles
• Inclusion Policy
• Visit the Employment section of ISZL’s website for more information

ISZL is an equal opportunity employer.

As such, ISZL agrees to support, respect, and seek inclusion with regard to the safety and care of all community members, including potential members looking to join our school. This includes but is not limited to: age; disabilities; ethnicity; gender; gender expression; gender identity; health needs; languages spoken; marital status; mental health; national origin; political affiliation; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation, and any additional characteristic protected under Swiss law.

ISZL endeavours to understand and protect the civil and human rights of all individuals, striving to maintain a high level of multicultural awareness and knowledge about all applicable laws and statutes related to non-discrimination and inclusion.

Child Protection

ISZL is committed to the use of the International Task Force on Child Protection screening and assessment practices for schools for all hiring processes. ISZL takes very seriously its responsibility for safeguarding our students against abuse and neglect. All staff and other adults associated with ISZL are expected to share this commitment and to immediately report any concerns regarding a student’s safety or wellbeing.