What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRESCHOOL TEACHER for AFTERNOON PROGRAM position at German International School Washington D.C.?
Who we are: The German International School Washington D.C. (GISW) is a leading international school in the Washington DC metro area. For over 60 years, GISW has been teaching children from preschool through twelfth grade. Aside from being the first MINT-EC school in the USA, GISW offers a U.S. High School Diploma as well as a German International Abitur (DIA) to its students.
OPENING BEGINS: Immediately or (2025/26 school year)
GENERAL INFORMATION: This is a part-time position in the afternoon program from Monday to Friday from 1:15 pm to 5:15 pm
DESCRIPTION:
- Supervision of a group of children aged 2-4 years during nap time and playtime on the playground
- Planning age-appropriate activities
- Introducing children to the German language and improving their language skills
- Incorporating basic principles of the kindergarten and implementing the mission statement
- Participation in professional training and staff meetings
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to communicate successfully with colleagues, children and parents (in German or English), if required also by e-mail
- Fulfills all the requirements to be a preschool teacher under the rules of the Office of Child Care (OCC) and be evaluated as a teacher by the OCC
- Holds an associate’s degree in early childhood education or holds a Erzieher/in certification or a related field
- Minimum of one-year full time teaching experience in a licensed preschool
- All teaching is conducted in German. Therefore, excellent German language skills, both written and spoken, are required, and good English language skills are also expected
- Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work independently
- Team-oriented work style with strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and children
- Openness to new learning and development opportunities
- Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
DESCRIPTION:
- Supervises children ages 2-4, and plans age-appropriate activities
- Introduces the children to the German language and deepens the language skills of the children
- Becomes familiar with the tenets of the Preschool program and adheres to the core mission
- Works with the parents during the programs, as appropriate, and responds to parent inquiries
- Participates in teacher training and staff meetings
- Basic computer skills
REQUIREMENTS:
- Fulfills all the requirements to be a preschool teacher under the rules of the Office of Child Care (OCC) and be evaluated as a teacher by the OCC
- Holds an associate’s degree in early childhood education or holds a Erzieher/in certification or a related field
- Minimum of one-year full time teaching experience in a licensed preschool
- All teaching is conducted in German. Therefore, excellent German language skills, both written and spoken, are required, and good English language skills are also expected
- Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work independently
- Team-oriented work style with strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and children
- Openness to new learning and development opportunities
- Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
BENEFITS:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Personal Leave
- Sick Leave
- 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 Human Resources at jobs@giswashington.org.
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.
