Primary EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teacher (100%)

About the job

At the Inter-Community School Zurich (ICS), we are more than a school - we are a community where everyone feels welcome. For over six decades, ICS has been proud to provide first-class education as Switzerland's oldest international school and a leading IB World School. Located just 10 km from Zurich's old town, in the scenic village of Zumikon, we are surrounded by nature while being close to the heart of the city. We believe in creating an environment where both students and staff can thrive, grow, and achieve their full potential. Working collaboratively with Homeroom Teachers, Learning Support, Counsellors, and families, the EAL Teacher helps students develop the language skills needed to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life. The successful candidate will be passionate about language learning, inclusion, and supporting students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Your Role
The Primary EAL Teacher supports multilingual learners across the Primary School by providing high-quality English language development through inclusive teaching practices.

Working collaboratively with Homeroom Teachers, Learning Support, Counsellors, and families, the EAL Teacher helps students develop the language skills needed to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

The successful candidate will be passionate about language learning, inclusion, and supporting students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Primary EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teacher (100%)

What you will do:

• Provide EAL support through co-teaching, small-group instruction, and targeted interventions.
• Assess students' English language proficiency and monitor language development.
• Develop language learning goals and support students' academic progress.
• Collaborate with Homeroom Teachers to plan differentiated learning experiences.
• Contribute to transdisciplinary inquiry within the IB PYP framework.
• Coach colleagues on effective EAL strategies and inclusive classroom practices.
• Build strong partnerships with families to support student success.
• Promote multilingualism, intercultural understanding, and student wellbeing. 

What makes you our ideal Candidate: 

• Recognised teaching qualification and degree in Education or a related field.
• Experience teaching EAL / ESL learners in a primary school setting.
• Strong understanding of language acquisition and multilingual education.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organisational skills.
• A student-centred, reflective, and inclusive approach to teaching.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Experience with IB PYP and/or international schools is highly desirable. 

What we offer you: terms & benefits:

• Attractive pension contributions and social benefits.
• A supportive, international, and open-minded working environment.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on multilingual learners in a thriving international school community. 

At ICS we are Humble, Welcoming, Committed, Resilient. We work as agile, growth-minded teams who turn ideas into meaningful impact with students at the centre.

If this opportunity resonates with you, please submit your application in PDF (cover letter, CV, and references) through our career portal, to Jenny Kollmann, our recruiter.

We look forward to receiving your application!