Science teacher (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) (m/w/d)

Science teacher (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) and "All-round" Teacher for 12 to 15-year-olds at Montessori International Junior High School (English speaking)

The International High School Herzogberg in Perchtoldsdorf (postcode: 2380, located near Vienna and the Vienna Woods) has a vacancy for a Team Leader: an English-speaking science teacher (biology, chemistry, physics, and/or economics) or a Montessori Adolescents-trained teacher, starting in August/September 2024.

The International High School Herzogberg offers programs for 12- to 15-year-olds in 3 classes with a maximum of 16 students per class. It is situated on a 12,000 m site on the outskirts of Vienna, near the Wienerwald, and is easily accessible from Liesing station. You will find a pleasant atmosphere, an experienced and very positive team, a great parent community, and finally, 48 teenagers who need guidance and a person with a big heart to guide them through puberty and trust in their ability to learn and work on themselves!

The job involves teaching students in Years 7 to 9, Monday to Friday, from 08:30 until around 12:30 or 13:00, and leading our team for this age group throughout the year!

• Monday and Friday: Teaching science (physics, chemistry, or biology) to 7th, 8th, and 9th graders
• Tuesday to Thursday: Planning and supervising 6-week research projects (Montessori Work&Studies) in a field in which you are good or already trained (presenting the topic, helping the students with their research and their final presentations).
• Leading a "core group" of 16 students and coaching them in their personal and academic development throughout the year.
• Detailed lesson planning and documentation of student progress
• Mentoring students in their individual development
• Ensuring a natural and positive appreciation of science, language, and history in all its forms
• Organize parents' evenings and student-teacher meetings
• Leading your team and looking after YOUR 48 students

Soft-skill expectations:

• Ability to work collaboratively in a positive team environment.
• Leading students and troubleshooting when necessary.
• Sensitive and clear communication with parents
• Ambition to achieve a very high standard of work.
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Motivation to provide individual support to pupils

Minimum requirements:

• European work permits
• University degree
• At least 3 years' experience of teaching or working with young people
• English or German mother tongue
• Basic IT skills (for email communication and use of an online learning platform)
• Good general health
• Good psychological condition

Salary: Minimum (depending on experience and qualifications) € 3400 before taxes for approximately 25 hours per week (around 17 teaching hours) , paid 14 times per year; 13 weeks paid holiday; delicious freshly cooked vegetarian lunches and snacks included daily; Montessori and German training available; daycare for your child available.

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