German Teacher - Madison, United States - German School of Madison

German School of Madison
German School of Madison
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Madison, United States

1 month ago

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Seeking a German Teacher for our Kindergarten/1st grade class for School Year


The German School of Madison offers high quality language and culture classes for children ages 3 years through the teen years as well as adults.

The school offers weekly classes for children who are native speakers (typically, these students have at least one parent who speaks German at home) and those who are foreign language learners, with large variation in abilities.

The school's core mission is to make German language instruction available to all area children who are interested.

The school prides itself on small class size, a unified approach to curriculum, and highly-trained teaching staff.

The German School of Madison also organizes a number of well-attended, family friendly events throughout the year, which serve to educate children about German culture and to build connections within the Madison German-speaking community.

Classes are held at Lake Edge United Church of Christ (on Buckeye Road).

We are currently seeking a teachers for our Kindergarten/1st grade class. The position requires approximately 1 hour per week of in-class time, as well as preparation time. Teaching at GSoM involves holding classes during the academic year which starts October 2024 and ends May 2025.

The regular class takes place every Saturday (some Saturdays off due to school breaks, etc..., we generally follow MMSD's school year schedule) from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM.


Instructors are responsible for teaching students at a variety of ability levels how to speak, and understand German, working within our curriculum structure.

We utilize an immersion approach to teaching; thus the primary language of instruction is German, even at beginning levels.


Primary Responsibilities

  • Introduce students to German language and culture
  • Create appropriate lesson plans
  • Design and lead a variety of ageappropriate activities with young children, using a language immersion approach; support language learning for the future
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Position Requirements:

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Native or near-native proficiency in German:


  • Experience in working with children preferred but not required:
  • Prior teaching or tutoring experience
  • Ability to adjust curriculum and instructional approaches to meet the needs of individual students
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Firsthand knowledge of German culture through study abroad or extended stay (preferred)
Please contact us with any questions. _Wir freuen uns, von Ihnen zu hören_


Job Types:
Part-time, Temporary


Pay:
$ $40.00 per hour


Schedule:

  • Weekends only

Work setting:

  • Inperson

Education:


  • High school or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:


  • Teaching: 1 year (required)
  • German: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
In person

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