FLP Swedish Tutor (Hourly Paid)

Our Mission
We are a community of learners determined to make the world - or our corner of it- a better, kinder place. We reflect our values in everything we do so that we make the most of opportunities and challenges in a spirit of enthusiastic inquiry.

Our Vision
We help every student turn learning into action, creating opportunities for students to stretch themselves further and achieve more than they believe possible.

General Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Swedish Tutor to join our First Language Programme (FLP) for this school year. This is a flexible, hourly-paid position supporting students in maintaining and developing their Swedish language skills.

Areas of Responsibility

• Deliver Swedish language instruction tailored to students’ proficiency levels.
• Prepare engaging and age-appropriate lessons and recommend suitable learning materials.
• Integrate elements of Swedish culture and traditions into lessons.
• Monitor student progress and communicate feedback with the FLP Coordinator.

• Teaching qualifications and experience teaching children.
• Experience teaching Swedish, ideally in a first-language or heritage-language context.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness and availability to teach in person at the Baar/Walterwil campus.
• Flexibility to teach during specific school-day blocks.

Application Process

• Submit one PDF with a letter of interest and CV via the application link found in the Employment section of ISZL’s website

Key ISZL Reference Documents

• Visit the Employment section of ISZL’s website for more information

ISZL is an equal opportunity employer.

As such, ISZL agrees to support, respect, and seek inclusion with regard to the safety and care of all community members, including potential members looking to join our school. This includes but is not limited to: age; disabilities; ethnicity; gender; gender expression; gender identity; health needs; languages spoken; marital status; mental health; national origin; political affiliation; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation, and any additional characteristic protected under Swiss law.

ISZL endeavours to understand and protect the civil and human rights of all individuals, striving to maintain a high level of multicultural awareness and knowledge about all applicable laws and statutes related to non-discrimination and inclusion.

Child Protection

ISZL is committed to the use of the International Task Force on Child Protection screening and assessment practices for schools for all hiring processes. ISZL takes very seriously its responsibility for safeguarding our students against abuse and neglect. All staff and other adults associated with ISZL are expected to share this commitment and to immediately report any concerns regarding a student’s safety or wellbeing.