Mother Tongue Swedish Teacher

Are you a passionate and qualified Swedish language teacher eager to inspire students? Then you might be the Swedish Mother Tongue teacher we are looking for!

As our new Swedish Mother Tongue teacher, you will play a vital role in our Mother Tongue programme, teaching one hour per week. The Swedish classes will take place on Wednesdays from 15:00 to 16:00, starting September 25th or as soon thereafter as possible. You will join us in a workplace that has a unique international culture, housed in an exciting, architect-designed building from 2017 in Copenhagen's new Nordhavnskvarter, right by the waterfront and close to public transport and residential areas.

With us, you will experience a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your teaching can make a real difference. We value innovation and engagement, empowering our teachers to craft effective learning experiences that inspire and motivate our students. We believe in the power of collaboration, not only among our staff but also with parents, to create a supportive and enriching learning environment for our students.

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing engaging lesson plans tailored to students' needs.
• Demonstrating excellent classroom practices, including differentiating instruction.
• Collaborating with colleagues in a culturally diverse community.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• A relevant teaching qualification and is proficient in Swedish.
• 1-3 years of teaching experience, preferably in a similar role.
• A strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Ready to apply?

If you would like to apply for this position, please submit the following documents:

• A motivated application (cover letter) explaining your interest in this position and how you believe you will be successful in the role.
• A detailed CV.
• A list of references (at least three), including names, positions, and current email addresses (you can include these in your CV).

We will review applications continuously, so please do not hesitate to apply. CIS reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date in case of an outstanding applicant.

Please note that this is a temporary position, hourly paid, and applicants must already have a valid work and residence permit for Denmark. Additionally, candidates must be able to obtain a police clearance from all countries of residency for the last five years.

CIS is fully committed to equity and inclusion; inclusion is one of our core values: "we create a welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and has equitable opportunities every day". In the implementation of all of our educational and employment policies and practices, we do not tolerate discrimination and therefore make sure to observe the anti-discrimination regulation, including the protection against discrimination based on race, colour, gender, citizenship, ethnic or social origin, age, disability, political views, religion, belief, sexual orientation and union membership.

In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), at CIS we believe all learners have equal rights to be protected from harm and abuse. CIS is a community school that strives to meet its students' many needs in a safe and secure environment. To achieve this aim, we build a culture of child protection at the school wherein all community members understand and meet their responsibilities and put the needs of the learners in the school community first. We meet the many challenges of establishing and sustaining a protection culture in our international, mobile, and varied community and context. Everybody at CIS has a responsibility to support the protection of learners. We will act without hesitation to ensure a child-safe environment. We also support the rights and well-being of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all participants.