MYP Spanish Teacher

Join ISZL as our next MYP Spanish Teacher

At the International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL), we're not just another international school. We're a vibrant, curious, and courageous learning community where over 1,200 students from over 65 nationalities come together to explore, create, and grow.

We're searching for a MYP Spanish Teacher who will be responsible for fostering a passion for Spanish among students throughout the Middle School and for working collaboratively with the Language Acquisition department to develop engaging and inspirational learning experiences. The MYP Spanish teaches MYP Spanish from Grades 6 to 8, working with students with a diverse range of talent and ability. In addition, all teachers participate in our student Personal Development Programme as a Homeroom, PSHE and Community Engagement leader.

This is a full-time position and will start in August 2026.

Areas of Responsibility

Professional Responsibilities

• Commit to ongoing growth and improvement
• Commit to collaboration with colleagues, students, and parents
• Provide regular and appropriate communication to parents on academic progress and student well-being
• Contribute to opportunities for the development of the school through mission-aligned projects and sharing with a variety of audiences (eg. colleagues, parents, board members)
• Commit to expanding options for students through offering an after-school activity or coaching
• Provide regular and appropriate contact with school administration to share information on progress, curriculum, the results of assessment, and overall learning environment

Learning Design

• Design for learning based on agreed student learning outcomes in the context of a coherent school-wide, division-appropriate and subject-specific programme
• Focus learning design on conceptual understanding and "big ideas" of the discipline
• Involve students in planning for their own learning
• Design for learning that builds on students' previous knowledge and experience, working towards school learning objectives
• Integrate technology into planning to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences
• Integrate the diversity of student profiles (eg. cultural heritage, linguistic profiles, learning strengths) into learning plans

Learning Facilitation

• Cultivate a relational environment where students feel safe and motivated to stretch themselves
• Amplify positive learning behaviors, holding students accountable to excellent and ethical behavior and work
• Use a variety of different teaching strategies and resources to cater to a variety of learning situations and styles
• Where appropriate, empower students to feel responsible and to take action
• Involve students actively in their learning
• Pursue, where appropriate, open-ended inquiry and real-life investigations
• Utilize media and technology to support access, engagement, and demonstration of learning

Assessment

• Take into account that planning, teaching, and assessing are interconnected processes
• Design assessment to benefit student learning in a timely, specific way
• Offer regular, written, formative feedback on student progress
• Use a range and balance of assessment strategies
• Be transparent about reasons, criteria, and methods for assessment
• Utilize formative assessment to improve learning
• Actively involve students in the assessment process
• Assess the level of students' current experience and understanding before embarking on new learning

What we're looking for

• Please refer to ISZL's Candidate Profile
• The candidate must have Swiss, or EU citizenship and/or is a Swiss permit holder
• The candidate should hold a recognized teaching qualification or certification
• Preferred experience would include language acquisition
• The ability to teach French or German would be an advantage

Why ISZL?

Because ISZL is more than a school. It's a community where:

• Students inspire you daily. With 65 nationalities, curiosity and cultural diversity are part of every lesson.
• Innovation matters. We champion bold ideas in teaching and learning.
• Collaboration is real. You'll be part of a team that supports and challenges each other, in a school that believes learning is a shared journey.
• Switzerland is your campus. Lakes, mountains, and world-class cities are all at your doorstep-balance professional impact with an incredible lifestyle.

At ISZL, you don't just join a school. You join a mission to grow courageous, compassionate learners-and you get to have a lot of fun doing it. Come join us!
How to apply

• 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

• Guiding Statements
• Professional Standards
• Teaching Standards
• Learning Principles
• Inclusion Policy
• 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 well-being.