French Teacher / DELF Trainer

About the job

French Teacher / DELF Trainer

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 bilingual support of the highest quality.

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.

The La Châtaigneraie campus, located in Founex, offers a unique multicultural environment where educational innovation is at the heart of every activity. Hosting around 1,600 students from Primary to Secondary, the campus offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Swiss Maturity programmes to prepare young people to become citizens of the world.

La Châtaigneraie

FRENCH TEACHER / DELF TRAINER

La Châtaigneraie - Part-time - 2 periods per week (Tuesday - Thursday)

Inspire our students through learning the French language and preparing for DELF certifications within a stimulating international environment.

In brief:

• Department: World Language Programme (WLP)
• Line manager: WLP Coordinator
• Contract type: Part-time fixed-term contract
• Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Workplace: La Châtaigneraie, Founex
• Application deadline: 18 September 2026
• Reference: 500 048

Your role and responsibilities:

• Teach the French language (DELF / French as a Foreign Language) to primary school students
• Prepare and effectively train students for DELF exams (Prim A1 levels).
• Regularly assess students’ progress and write detailed reports for families.
• Work closely with the teaching team and department head to ensure quality teaching.
• Manage teaching resources optimally to maintain a stimulating learning environment.

Profile sought:

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

• A university degree in French as a Foreign Language (FLE / DELPF) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching FLE / DELF to adolescent learners.
• Certification as a DELF examiner/corrector (A1 to B2) is a major asset.
• Fluency in French (native speaker or equivalent level) and ability to communicate in English.
• Excellent classroom management skills and organisational sense.
• A dynamic and creative teaching approach, able to adapt pedagogy to varied profiles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain constructive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Previous experience in an international school environment is a significant advantage.

How to apply?

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

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

Applications should be addressed to Ms Florence Guilbaud, WLP Coordinator, by 18 September 2026, quoting reference number 500 048.

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 conduct and child protection checks appropriate to the position will be carried out. These checks include prior verifications with former employers and authorities.