MS MYP Language & Literature Teacher

At the International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL), we’re not just another international school. We’re a vibrant, curious, and courageous learning community where over 1,200 students from over 65 nationalities come together to explore, create, and grow.

We’re searching for a MS MYP Language & Literature Teacher who will be responsible for fostering a passion for their subject area(s) among students throughout the Middle School and for working collaboratively with colleagues to develop engaging and inspirational learning experiences. The MS MYP Language & Literature Teacher is able to teach across Grades 6 to 8, working with students with a diverse range of talents and abilities, with each subject area having its own nuances, needs and responsibilities.  Alongside strong pedagogical and subject knowledge and understanding, all Middle School teachers are deeply involved in supporting students beyond the subject areas, supporting social, emotional and academic learning as part of a grade level team.  All Middle School teachers participate in our holistic approach to student well-being through Homeroom, PSHE and Community Engagement.  All of our Middle School educators are expected to support the after-school program and personal development week.

This is a full-time position and will start in August 2027.

At ISZL, all members of staff are expected to meet our professional standards.  Teachers at ISZL design, facilitate, assess, and empower learning based on the ISZL learning principles according to the following teaching standards and programme-specific documentation.

Designing Learning

• Plan for purposeful, conceptual, inquiry-driven learning that meets the needs of all learners (Inclusion policy) and aligns with the ISZL curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues within and across departments and divisions to ensure alignment.
• Use ISZL digital platforms to collate and share planning documentation.
• Utilise all forms of assessment to adjust plans and improve learning in a timely way.
• Personalise and differentiate learning experiences that foster independent learning.

Facilitating Learning

• Cultivate an environment where students feel safe to contribute and ask questions of the teacher, of each other, and of themselves.
• Develop student collaboration skills using a variety of appropriate structures.
• Integrate technology in an appropriate and meaningful way to extend student thinking. 
• Learning experiences should be contextualized and offer internationally-minded approaches, fostering intercultural competence.
• Manage the learning environment in a manner that supports the learning of all students. 

Assessing Learning

• Assess student progress in a timely way, aligned with established ISZL and IB objectives. 
• Select appropriate formative and summative assessment methods for all learners.
• Use ISZL digital platforms to document and communicate the rationale, criteria and outcomes of assessment with teachers, students and parents.

Empowering Learning

• Integrate the range of identities of the students by providing opportunities for them to contextualise their own learning and learning about the identities of others.
• Promote student agency in co-designing learning and assessment.
• Empower students to understand their learning profile and take ownership of their learning journey.

What we’re looking for

• Internationally recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience. 
• MYP Experience is preferred, but not essential.
• Experience of working in a Middle School and International School environment.

Why ISZL?

Because ISZL is more than a school. It’s a community where:

• Students inspire you daily. With 65 nationalities, curiosity and cultural diversity are part of every lesson.
• Innovation matters. We champion bold ideas in teaching and learning.
• Collaboration is real. You’ll be part of a team that supports and challenges each other, in a school that believes learning is a shared journey.
• Switzerland is your campus. Lakes, mountains, and world-class cities are all at your doorstep—balance professional impact with an incredible lifestyle.

At ISZL, you don’t just join a school. You join a mission to grow courageous, compassionate learners—and you get to have a lot of fun doing it.  Come join us!

How to apply

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