Substitute Teacher for the Primary School

General Description

The position requires the candidate to provide necessary cover for teachers of all classes in the Primary School at our Zug Campus (EY1 – Gr 5 including specialist lessons). The Substitute Teacher for the Primary School works in collaboration with the Assistant Principals to provide cover for teachers who may be absent due to illness or attending Professional Development.

Substitute teachers are not hired under a formal contract, and work is offered on an as-needed basis. Days and times of work may vary and are not guaranteed.

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The Substitute Teacher for the Primary School is expected to:

Main Responsibilities

• Provide cover for teachers or Assistant Teachers in the Primary School under the direction of the Assistant Principals. 
• Be aware of  those students with particular medical needs, learning needs (EAL, LS) or behavioral needs 
• Closely follow the plans/guide for the day provided by the teacher 
• Provide appropriate feedback to students about their learning 
• Be mindful of the routines and structures used by the teacher and explain any changes to the routine to students
• Provide feedback for the teacher about the day’s learning, about the students and share any potential cause for concern
• Communicate in general terms to parents, referring any questions or concerns to the teacher
• Support students and faculty in outdoor learning and lunchroom supervision 
• Other duties as assigned by the Primary Principal or Assistant Principals

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Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced teacher preferably across a range of ages 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills in English 
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as to show initiative and work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, function effectively under pressure and be flexible 
• A pleasant and friendly personality 
• Candidates must have a Swiss or EU passport/valid Swiss work permit (or be approved for a Swiss work visa)

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Compensation

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and is very competitive globally.

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Key ISZL Reference Documents

• Guiding Statements
• Learning Principles
• Inclusion Policy
• ISZL Teacher Candidate Profile
• Visit the Employment section of ISZL’s website for more information

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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 well-being.