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Secondary Mathematics Teacher

Zurich International School

Wädenswil, Switzerland

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Start date: August 2, 2027

Application deadline: November 19, 2026

Full time
Permanent
On site

Location: Adliswil Campus, Switzerland

Teaching scope: Grade 7-12 · Mathematics

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About this role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mathematics teacher for grades 7-12, who engages and inspires learners through their own passion and professional practice. An ideal candidate will have significant IB Math HL/SL Applications and Interpretation (AI) and AP Calculus experience.

Responsibilities

  • Build trusting relationships, adopt a mentor mindset, and adapt instruction to meet the diverse academic, social and emotional needs of students

  • Connect complex discipline knowledge to real-world context, and global issues in accordance with our Mission, values, principles and Portrait of a ZIS Learner

  • Teach IB, AP and/or ZIS courses, as assigned, in alignment with official syllabus and ZIS standards

  • Establish clear criteria and scaffold learning without lowering expectations, ensuring multilingual learners and diverse thinkers thrive

  • Continually check for understanding, administer agreed-upon assessment tools, document progress, and provide timely, actionable feedback

  • Participate actively in campus, departmental, and school-wide curriculum alignment and development

  • Serve as an Extended Essay supervisor

  • Attend, chaperone, and actively participate in an annual residential trip

Requirements

Applicants should have a Teaching license including specialism, Masters level study preferred, and at least 3 years experience in teaching Mathematics, preferably at an international school. For non-Swiss/EU applicants, extensive international experience is required

Preferences

  • Versatility across mathematical disciplines, especially for upper secondary

  • Skills and willingness to contribute to the wider school community through sports and activities

Experience & credentials

Minimum experience: 3 years

Experience

  • Demonstrated experience teaching across secondary grade levels with proven expertise for IBDP and AP

  • Proven track record or capacity for Extended Essay supervision

Credentials

Relevant degree and official secondary teaching credentials in the subject area

Compensation & benefits

Compensation

Depending on education and experience you can expect a starting salary of between CHF 85,000 - 102,400

Benefits

Relocation allowance, flights to Switzerland, costs for work permit, child tuition for one child for every full time employed teacher for eight years, private accident insurance, relocation support (house search) and more. Please see benefits document.

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Visa and work authorization

ZIS sponsors a work visa once a contract is signed.