Deputy Teacher Cycle 1, 12 to 16 Weekly Lessons

Stiftung für blinde und sehbehinderte Kinder und Jugendliche

Zollikofen

Key information

Publication date:03 September 2025
Workload:15 – 100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Zollikofen

Job summary

Join our team at the Blindenschule Zollikofen, dedicated to supporting children with visual impairments. A rewarding opportunity awaits in a collaborative environment.

Tasks

Teach a diverse class of students with unique needs and challenges.
Plan and implement lessons in various subjects according to curriculum.
Collaborate with a supportive team to create an inclusive atmosphere.

Skills

EDK-recognized diploma in special education or primary teaching.
Experience with visually impaired or autistic children is ideal.
Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for teamwork.

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Teacher Cycle 1 (Deputy), 12 to 16 Weekly Lessons

Department: Education

Start date: immediately until February 2, 2026 (with option for extension and adjustment of workload)
Working days: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

What you can achieve with us

The seven children in the class are blind, visually impaired, or on the autism spectrum. In addition, individual students are taught in a 1:1 setting. You plan age-appropriate lessons according to Curriculum 21 and carry them out together with the team. You are responsible for the following subjects: NMG, Mathematics, German, Sports, and Swimming. Individual educational and support plans serve as the basis for your teaching.

What you bring with you

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. Ideally, you already have experience teaching blind or visually impaired children. You approach challenges, such as those arising from students on 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.

Our culture is characterized by appreciation and openness. You work in a motivated and well-coordinated team. An introductory training for the role is guaranteed and desired.

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 in our flyer: PDF

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Deputy Teacher Cycle 1

Your Contacts

Karin Kircher, Team Leader Vision

"The pleasant atmosphere and mutual support in the institution enrich my working day."

Karin Kircher is 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 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 professionals. Our core competencies lie in the support and accompaniment of young people with visual impairments, blindness, multiple disabilities, or from the autism spectrum.

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