Summary of the Position
The Upper School German Language & Literature Teacher is focused on teaching in our bilingual high school, grades 9-12, following the curricular framework of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the curriculum of the IB Diploma Programme (DP), with an inquiry-based and conceptual approach. All INTL teachers are an integral part of school culture and are encouraged and expected to act as an advisor, lead student clubs, attend domestic and international trips, and support their students in all areas of curricular and co-curricular life. Our faculty is highly collaborative, working together within and across languages and grade levels to consistently enhance our programs.
In addition, the Upper School German Language & Literature Teacher prepares the students for the Deutsches Sprachdiplom I and/or II (DSD) exams as relevant to their teaching assignment.
Who are we?
Our Mission
Silicon Valley International School’s focus on inquiry and bilingualism empowers young minds to embrace complexity, think critically from multiple perspectives, and demonstrate integrity and sensitivity across cultures.
Our Guiding Principles
??1. We emphasize inquiry-based learning to foster intellectual curiosity and encourage depth of knowledge and thought.
2. We focus on academic depth and rigor, instilling confidence to tackle the challenges of an increasingly complex world.
3. We celebrate diversity on a daily basis through our bilingual immersion programs and our commitment to the IB learner profile.
4. We are honest, respectful, and inclusive and take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.
5. We pursue service and impact whenever and wherever we are.
Our C.O.R.E. Values
Community: We respect, support, and collaborate to achieve results greater than we could ever reach individually.
Openness: We appreciate different cultures and perspectives by communicating honestly and without bias.
Resilience: We accept challenges, commit to overcoming them, and learn from our mistakes.
Empathy: We strive to understand each other and to treat everyone with care and kindness.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years teaching experience required; master's degree and minimum 5 years teaching experience preferred
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Authorization to work in the United States or ability to meet requirements for sponsored J-1 teacher exchange visa
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Native German speaker
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Proficiency in English to communicate with parents and colleagues, understand the curriculum, and write report cards
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First and Second State Examination (Staatsexamen) or similar degree
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Experience with IB and with the DSD I and II preferred, experience with other end-of-high-school curricula and examinations considered
Compensation and benefits
Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time teaching position for the 2023-24 school year is $70,394 (BA Step 3) to $111,453 (Ph.D. Step 20+).
We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including:
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Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee only
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Employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
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10 days of paid sick leave
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2 days of paid time off
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7 days paid holidays during the school year
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Summer break and 5 weeks of school breaks during the school year
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Professional development tailored to teacher needs/interests and aligned with the school's mission
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403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match after 2 years of service
The above compensation and benefits are applicable to full-time employees.
We’d love to hear from you!
Silicon Valley International School is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes merit-based employment decisions. INTL prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination.