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Mystic Invest

Operates river and expedition cruise businesses

German Teacher

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Funchal, Portugal
In Person
TrainingCorporate & Technical Training

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be medically and physically fit.
  • Must have a good command of English.
  • Must hold a DaF, Goethe, or Berlitz teaching certificate.
  • Must be knowledgeable in ISM, ISO, MLC, and SQM matters.
  • Must have experience in a teaching position.
  • Must have strong organizational skills.
  • Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 kg.
  • Must have close, distance, colour, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills, including receiving and giving instructions during emergencies and lowering lifeboats.
  • Must have full use and range of arms and legs and full visual, verbal, and hearing abilities.
  • Must wear the complete prescribed uniform and name badge and comply with company regulations concerning tattoos, hair, and body decorations.
  • Must attend and participate in emergency drills, carry a personal emergency card, and understand emergency duties.
  • Must properly use personal protective equipment where required.
  • Must perform scheduled in-port manning duties as required by company policy.
Responsibilities
  • Plan and implement lessons and work schemes.
  • Provide a safe and stimulating environment that facilitates learning.
  • Work with department heads to ensure the onboard German language program is available to all crew.
  • Create and deliver classes and lessons for departments with direct guest contact to improve service to guests.
  • Monitor students’ progress and development.
  • Conduct regular testing of language levels to monitor student progress.
  • Hold graduation ceremonies for students completing a German level course.
  • Support the Human Resources Manager in preparing weekly and monthly reports on onboard German courses.
  • Upload and enter data and scans, including course completion certifications, in MXP and Adonis as required in the HR office.
  • Support the Crew Administration Office on crew change days as required.
  • Use materials and consumables cost-consciously.
  • Maintain and treat company property properly.
  • Attend required meetings, including weekly HR team meetings and sign-off meetings as needed.
  • Perform other job-related duties assigned by a supervisor or management.

About the company

MysticInvest Holding operates a portfolio of travel businesses centered on river, ocean, and expedition cruising for international holidaymakers. Its brands include DouroAzul, Nicko Cruises, Mystic Cruises, Mystic Ocean, and Atlas Ocean Voyages, each serving different destinations and styles of travel. The group combines passenger-vessel operations with onboard hospitality, itinerary development, sightseeing, and shore excursions, supported by nautical, commercial, and corporate teams. Part of Pluris Investments, the business traces its origins to the establishment of DouroAzul in 1993. MysticInvest Holding is headquartered in Porto, in Portugal's Porto district.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Porto, Portugal

Founded

1993

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What believers are saying

  • Junior accounting exposure: the holding-company role covers vessel, equipment, and infrastructure investments, asset classification, and audit support.
  • Service training: DouroAzul's onboard-assistant position includes training in high-quality service standards.
  • Travel privileges: Atlas Ocean Voyages advertises travel perks and industry privileges for its shipboard expedition ambassador.

What critics are saying

  • Technical entry requirements: the junior accounting role asks for Portuguese SNC knowledge, Excel proficiency, and accounting software skills.
  • Seasonal boarding: DouroAzul assistants must board ships during the Douro cruise season and speak fluent English.
  • Maritime documentation: Atlas ambassadors need valid STCW certification, seafarer documents, medical clearance, and international vaccination records.

What makes Mystic Invest unique

  • River reach: DouroAzul and Nicko collectively operate across seventeen rivers, including the Rhine, Nile, Mekong, and Mississippi.
  • Douro formats: DouroAzul combines river cruising with private-yacht experiences and sightseeing cruises.
  • Regional operating bases: Nicko is based in Germany, while Mystic Ocean operates from Portugal.

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