Job Posting

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER

The German International School Washington D.C. (GISW) is seeking an Elementary School Teacher for its Potomac, MD location. This position reports to the Elementary School Principal.

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

OPENING: For the 2021‐2022 School Year

 This position is full time (28 instructional hours per week) GENERAL INFORMATION:  Work hours are generally between 7:40 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.

DESCRIPTION:  Instruction of children in grades 1‐4 in the Elementary School.

 Completion of the First and Second Staatsexamen or an equivalent educational degree,  Experience in classroom instruction at the Elementary School level along with being a homeroom teacher  Flexibility and the ability to work independently  Ability to work in a team QUALIFICATIONS:  Fluent in German (both written and spoken) and proficient in English (both written and spoken).  Familiar with online‐learning platforms (Zoom and Seesaw are used in ES)  Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer

 Health, Dental and Vision Insurance  Personal Leave  Sick Leave BENEFITS:  Paid Holidays  Employer paid Disability Insurance  Retirement Plan with generous employer match

*Benefits may vary depending on employment status*

TO APPLY: Please submit your application to [email protected].

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.

Potomac, July 27, 2021 Marc Aurel Löckmann, StD Acting Head of School