Norwegian Teacher

About the job

Norwegian Teacher

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18 representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff members from around the world are spread across our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and the Nations Campus in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).

Within our 7 schools, our students benefit from international education and very high-quality bilingual support.

To fulfil our mission to "Educate students to be citizens of the world with the courage and ability to create together a just and joyful tomorrow", every staff member can rely on our hundred years of experience, our constant desire to innovate, as well as our strong humanitarian values. Thanks to our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to offering excellent training opportunities to our staff.

Foundation

NORWEGIAN TEACHER

Nations & La Châtaigneraie – Part-time

Convey the richness of the Norwegian language and culture.

In brief:

• Department: World Language Programme (WLP)
• Line manager: WLP Coordinator
• Contract type: Part-time fixed-term contract
• Start date: 1 September 2026
• Workplace: Nations and La Châtaigneraie campuses
• Application deadline: 10 July 2026
• Reference: 500 040

Your role and responsibilities:

Teaching

• Teach Norwegian at various levels.
• Inspire students through a variety of creative and differentiated teaching styles according to needs (individual or small groups).
• Ensure pedagogical progress.
• Prepare students for internal and official assessments if necessary.

Assessment and academic follow-up

• Complete assessment forms twice a year.
• Ensure smooth and regular communication with parents about students’ progress.

Actively collaborate with the WLP department and participate in department meetings once or twice a year.

Profile sought:

You are a professional passionate about language teaching who will thrive in this role if you:

• Have perfect command of Norwegian (native speaker or C2 level).
• Have solid experience teaching Norwegian to diverse audiences (children and adolescents).
• Are able to work comfortably in French and English in a multicultural environment.

Have excellent organisational skills to manage distinct academic programmes.

How to apply?

Candidates are asked to apply online via our recruitment platform, including:

• An up-to-date CV
• A cover letter
• Contact details of three references (including your current or most recent employer).

The application must be addressed to Ms Florence Guilbaud, WLP Coordinator, by 10 July 2026, quoting reference number 500 040.

Note

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity within its staff. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. The School is strongly committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children. For any selected application, rigorous checks of good conduct and child protection appropriate to the position will be carried out. These checks include prior verifications with former employers and authorities.