Teacher for Textile Crafts and WAH Lessons 13 to 15 Lessons

Stiftung für blinde und sehbehinderte Kinder und Jugendliche

Zollikofen

Key information

Publication date:23 January 2026
Workload:15 – 100%
Place of work:Zollikofen

Job summary

Join the Zollikofen Foundation, supporting visually impaired youth. Be part of a caring, inclusive environment that values your contributions.

Tasks

Teach textile work and WAH classes for visually impaired students.
Create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences for all.
Collaborate on individual education plans and team activities.

Skills

EDK-recognized diploma in special education or primary education.
Craftsmanship and home economics expertise in teaching.
Strong teamwork skills to foster a supportive atmosphere.

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Portrait of the School/Institution

We are the Foundation for Blind and Visually Impaired Children and Youth Zollikofen - a private, politically and denominationally neutral organization with a non-profit purpose. 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 regular schools and special elementary schools, as well as to professionals. Our core competencies lie in the support and accompaniment of young people with visual impairments, blindness, multiple disabilities, or from the autism spectrum. In the Education and Housing Department, Vision Team, we are looking for a teacher for cycles 1 to 3 immediately or by arrangement

Teacher for Textile Crafts and WAH Lessons 13 to 15 Lessons

Blind School Zollikofen
3052 Zollikofen

Tasks

Together with a dedicated team, you implement the Curriculum 21 in teaching. You plan and design craft lessons in all three cycles as well as WAH lessons in cycle 3. In doing so, you teach blind and visually impaired students as well as children on the autism spectrum. You create a motivating, age-appropriate, and action-oriented learning environment and specifically address the individual needs of the children. For each student, you create individual education and support plans and implement them in collaboration with the team. In addition, you prepare lessons and materials for the class team, assist in managing student files and writing reports, and participate in location discussions and meetings. You also actively contribute to the organization and execution of special weeks and school events.

Requirements

You hold an EDK-recognized diploma in school special education, a primary teaching certificate, or are studying for a Bachelor in Primary Education or a Master in School Special Education. You approach challenges, such as those presented by students from the autism spectrum (AS) and visual impairments, with the necessary professionalism and calm. Your manual skills and domestic flair shape your motivating teaching. You enjoy working in a team and contributing to a trusting and supportive climate.

We Offer

In your role, you take on a lot of responsibility and receive the corresponding scope for creativity. Our culture is characterized by appreciation and openness. We maintain a family-like atmosphere, support each other, and develop together. Our employment conditions, based on cantonal framework conditions, are attractive. The salary is aligned with the cantonal law on the employment of teachers (LAG). Learn more about this on our website.

Contact

Do you have questions? Karin Kircher, Team Leader School Vision, looks forward to your contact at 031 910 25 78. We look forward to your application via www.blindenschule.ch/jobs.