Deputy Class Teacher Cycle 2, 20 Lessons

15 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
Zollikofen

Job summary

Join us as a substitute class teacher for Cycle 2, starting August 10, 2026. Enjoy a supportive team environment with a focus on special education.

Tasks

Plan and deliver age-appropriate lessons per curriculum 21.
Support students with autism spectrum and visual impairments.
Manage educational plans and maintain communication with families.

Skills

EDK-recognized diploma in special education or equivalent.
Experience with students in the autism spectrum.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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About the job

Deputy Class Teacher Cycle 2, 20 Lessons

Department: Education and Living

Start date: 10 August 2026

What you can achieve with us

• additionally 1 lesson for class teaching

• Working days Monday to Thursday

The children in the class are on the autism spectrum and/or have a visual impairment or are blind. You plan the stage-appropriate teaching according to Curriculum 21 and carry it out. You receive support in the classroom from a pedagogical assistant as well as through close collaboration within the Cycle 2 team. Individual education and support plans serve as the basis for your teaching. You supervise the pedagogical team, ensure coordination work and maintain contact with the guardians and external specialist agencies. Administrative tasks such as maintaining the children's files and preparing reports also belong to your area of responsibility. In addition, you conduct progress meetings, participate in working groups and cross-class projects, and help organise special weeks.

What you bring with you

You hold an EDK-recognised diploma in school special education, a primary or secondary teaching certificate, or are studying for a Bachelor in Primary Education or a Master in School Special Education. Ideally, you already have experience teaching pupils on the autism spectrum or visually impaired children. You approach challenges that arise, for example, with pupils from the autism spectrum (AS) and visual impairments, with the necessary professionalism and calm. You enjoy working with a committed team and contributing to a trusting and supportive atmosphere.

What you can look forward to

In your role, you take on a lot of responsibility and receive the corresponding scope for creativity. An introductory briefing for the role is guaranteed and desired before the summer holidays.

Our culture is characterised by appreciation and openness. You work in a motivated and well-coordinated team.

The salary is based on the cantonal teacher employment law. Our other employment conditions, aligned with cantonal framework conditions, are also attractive. Learn more about this on our website .

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Deputy Class Teacher Cycle 2

Your contacts

Karin Kircher, Team Leader School for the Visually Impaired

«The pleasant atmosphere and mutual support within the institution enrich my working day.»

Karin Kircher will be happy to answer your questions:
T +41 (0) 31 910 25 78

Andrea Rechsteiner, Head of HR

Andrea Rechsteiner is responsible for the Education Department
T +41 (0) 31 910 25 35

About us

We are the Foundation for Blind and Visually Impaired Children and Young People Zollikofen - a private, politically and denominationally neutral organisation with a non-profit objective. Our task is to support and accompany people with special needs from birth to young adulthood.
We offer additional services to parents, teachers of public mainstream schools and special primary schools, as well as to professionals. Our core competencies lie in the support and accompaniment of young people with visual impairment, blindness, multiple disabilities or from the autism spectrum.

Blindenschule Zollikofen
Kirchlindachstrasse 49
3052 Zollikofen
T +41 (0) 31 910 25 16