BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is an independently run, state-approved, inclusive, English-medium day and boarding school serving the internationally-minded community of Germany’s capital region and beyond. As one of the world’s leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, BBIS proudly offers three IB programmes in the Primary, Middle and Diploma years of schooling. In the current school year 2022/23 our school teaches about 825 students who represent more than 65 nationalities.
BBIS has an opening for a Primary School German Teacher (f/m/d).
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and anti-racism
In line with our mission statement, inclusion stands in the centre of our core values at BBIS to inspire everyone in our learning community to be responsible, compassionate global citizens. As such, we encourage applications for all positions from all educators with the relevant certification, including those who identify as BIPOC, educators with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ+ educators, and those traditionally underrepresented in the international school community to apply to join BBIS.
Job Description
- German Teacher in Primary School, grade 1 to 5.
- Teach German (Language and Literature and German Language Acquistion) through the PYP framework.
- Support concept based inquiry in German teaching and learning.
- Work in an inclusive environment with a diverse cohort of students.
- Differentiate to accommodate individual needs.
- Plan, assess and report against clear learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with others and embrace opportunities for team teaching.
- Have strong beliefs that all students can access and succeed in German Language and that the cornerstone of student confidence is the acquisition of foundational content, skills, and understandings.
- Have a keen interest in promoting student well-being through teaching and learning in the German classroom and beyond.
Your Profile
- Primary Teaching certification with a mExperience in IB PYP, energetic and internationally-minded.
- Primary German Teaching certification with experience in IB PYP, energetic and internationally-minded.
- Team player, resilient, positive & has a growth mindset. Willing to learn and take risks.
- Ability to motivate and inspire students and colleagues alike.
- High level of initiative, willing to work in an ambitious and dynamic school. Effective practice to utilize technology within teaching and learning.
- Commitment to academic excellence, matched by a belief in educating the whole person.
Perks - More than just a job
- Have an impact. With professional competence and enthusiasm, we are improving day by day the educational level, and you too can have an impact on this ride.
- Use our professional training to prepare you optimally for your tasks.
- Push boundaries. Everyone is equally important and works together on uncharted challenges alongside inspiring colleagues from all over the world.
- Fun at work and beyond. Join our team events – there's always something to celebrate! Or use our fitness offers to get balanced.
- Feel at home. Enjoy our green campus, our relocation service and the international open-minded community.
Please review our website or our YouTube channel and then apply with a letter, CV, and full contact details of three referees including current headteacher, using the following application form.