Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Who we are: The German International School Washington D.C. (GISW) is a leading international school in the Washington DC metro area. For over 60 years, GISW has been teaching children from preschool through twelfth grade. Aside from being the first MINT-EC school in the USA, GISW offers a U.S. High School Diploma as well as a German International Abitur (DIA) to its students.

GENERAL INFORMATION: This is a full-time position, which requires 30 hours per week on site.

DESCRIPTION:

Supervises children ages 2-4, and plans age-appropriate activities

Introduces the children to the German language and deepens the language skills of the children

Becomes familiar with the tenets of the Preschool program and adheres to the core mission

Works with the parents during the programs, as appropriate, and responds to parent inquiries

Participates in teacher training and staff meetings

Basic computer skills

REQUIREMENTS:

Fulfills all the requirements to be a preschool teacher under the rules of the Office of Child Care (OCC) and be evaluated as a teacher by the OCC

Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or holds a Erzieher/in certification

Minimum of one year full time teaching experience in a licensed preschool

Fluent in the German and English languages (written and spoken)

Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work independently

Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer

BENEFITS: *Benefits may vary depending on employment status*

To Apply: Please submit your application to Human Resources at

The German International School Washington D.C. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, age or disability in the administration of its hiring, educational policy, admissions, financial aid practices, or of its athletic and other school-administered programs.