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Start date: August 2, 2027
Application deadline: November 19, 2026
Location: Adliswil Campus, Switzerland
Teaching scope: Grade 7-12 · Mathematics
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.
Visa and work authorization
ZIS sponsors a work visa once a contract is signed.