The German-American International School, located in Menlo Park, California, just 25 miles south of San Francisco is looking for qualified teachers/assistants who are:

• Enjoy a bilinguarl multi-cultural school environment
• Share in our values of creating a motivating environment, to enable the development of self-confidence and responsibility, especially toward learning, cooperation and tolerance
• Are bilingual in German and English
• Have an experience with the International Baccalaureate Program or are willing to participate in realted training (see the IBO Web site)

We are looking for:

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German Elemenatry Level Classroom Teacher

Duties
Elementary class teachers are responsible for teaching the Core Subjects: Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Mathematics, Art, Social Studies and Science in German. Experience in teaching Music or Physical Education would be an advantage. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) and teachers who do not have experience in this program will be given adequate training and supervision. In addition to classroom instruction, teachers are expected to participate in supervision duties, staff meetings, parent meetings, workshops and various activities that promote the schools programs and reputation. The school operates from 8:20 to 15:00, Monday to Friday.

Requirements

Teachers must have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education, or equivalent teaching qualifications from their country of origin, and at least two years experience teaching in a German language Elementary School level classroom setting. Our school is looking for committed, motivated and enthusiastic Teachers with excellent organizational and team-work skills, dynamism and energy, as well as the ability to see children as individuals.

Contract Information

The contract is for one year and is renewable on a yearly basis by mutual agreement. The salary rage for full time teachers is from $39,000 to 69,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Middle School Science and IT Teacher

Duties

Responsible for teaching the subjects of Science in the Middle School and Information Technology in Grades 1-5. The school follows a Science program that includes General Science in Grade 6, and Biology, Physics and Chemistry in Grades 7 & 8. The IT program is designed to support instruction and meet the unique needs of our students. In addition to classroom instruction, the teacher will be expected to participate in supervision duties, staff meetings, parent meetings, workshops and various activities that promote the schools programs and reputation. The school operates from 8:20 to 15:00, Monday to Friday.

Requirements

Teachers must have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Education, or equivalent teaching qualifications from their country of origin, and at least two years experience teaching Science at the Middle School level. Experience in teaching IT, or a proficiency in this area, is also required. Our school is looking for committed, motivated and enthusiastic Teachers with excellent organizational and team-work skills, dynamism and energy, as well as the ability to see children as individuals.

Contract Information

The contract is for one year and is renewable on a yearly basis by mutual agreement. The salary rage for full time teachers is from $39,000 to 69,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Spanish Teacher (Grades 5 - 8) / Part-time (50%)

Duties

Spanish is taught as a foreign language together with French. This position involves teaching Spanish to students in Grades 5-8 with each class having three lessons per week. The teaching load is 12 lessons per week divided over three afternoons. Class size is small with no more than 10 students per section. Some differentiation may be required for students that transition into the school from other schools and countries.  In addition to classroom instruction, the teacher will be expected to participate in supervision duties, staff meetings, parent meetings, workshops and various activities that promote the schools programs and reputation.

Requirements

Teachers must have appropriate training and credentials for the position. This would ideally be a degree in education with an emphasis in Spanish or a degree from a Spanish language University and practical experience in language instruction. Our school is looking for committed, motivated and enthusiastic Teachers with excellent organizational and team-work skills, dynamism and energy, as well as the ability to see children as individuals.

Contract Information

The contract is for one year and is renewable on a yearly basis by mutual agreement. The salary rage for full time teachers is from $39,000 to 69,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Preschool Assistant (Part-time)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, fluent German-speaking Preschool Assistant for our German language Preschool Program.

You should like to:

• Enjoy working with 3-5 year old children
• Be creative, a self-starter, and willing to get covered in paint
• Support Preschool Teachers in offering age-appropriate activities
• Be a role modelGuide children socially and emotionally
• Be a team player

Prior experience in early childhood development preferred.

Preschool Teacher

Duties
We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, fluent German-speaking Preschool Teacher to join the growing team of our play-based, developmental German-immersion preschool. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (PYP) and teachers who do not have experience in this program will be given adequate training and supervision. In addition to classroom instruction, teachers are expected to participate in supervision duties, staff meetings, parent meetings, workshops and various activities that promote the schools programs and reputation. The school operates from 8:15 to 14:00, Monday to Friday.

Requirements/Qualifications

• 24 + Child Development Units, Preschool Teaching Permit or "Erzieher/In Ausbildung"
• Bi-lingual German/ English
• Teaching Experience
• International Baccalaureate Education desirable
• Enjoy a multi-cultural school environment
• Share in our values of creating a motivating environment, to enable the development of self-confidence and responsibility, especially toward learning, cooperation and tolerance.

Contract Information

The contract is for one year and is renewable on a yearly basis by mutual agreement. The salary rage for full time teachers is from $39,000 to $56,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Please e-mail your résumé to the School's This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , fax it to 650-324-9548, or mail it to Attn: Human Resources, German-American International School, 275 Elliott Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025. No phone calls please. Interviews for short-listed candidates will be held in California and Germany.