Jobs
We Are as Internationally Diverse as the Students
Join a team which is diverse and open-minded. At the Franconian International School, 170 staff members from 30 nations work together toward the same goal: Shaping the future of international education. Highly-qualified professionals seize the opportunity to develop their skills even further for the benefit of our students.
Current Vacancies
Learning Assistant for Learning Support
- Part-time position, 32 hours/week
- Starting August 1, 2019
- Date of issue: June 24, 2019
Responsibilities:
- Assisting Learning Support teachers in whole class or small group activities
- Working one-to-one with children
- Assisting Learning Support teachers in the planning and organization of lessons
- Assisting Student Support Coordinator with administrative tasks
- Assisting in the preparation of teaching materials
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Experience working with children with special needs an advantage
- Qualifications as a Learning Assistant an advantage
- Very good English skills
- Good German skills preferred
- Valid, unrestricted work permit for Germany
What we offer:
- An exciting position in an international, friendly and open working atmosphere
- A modern workplace with excellent resources
- Initial 2-year contract
- Opportunity to learn and grow as a professional
Substitute Teachers
- All school sections and subjects, mini-job basis (on demand)
- Starting immediately
Responsibilities:
- Substitute for absent teachers on a short/medium term basis
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant university degree
- Teaching qualification with valid teaching license, if applicable
- Valid, unrestricted work permit for Germany
- Ability to work in a team
- Very good English skills
What we offer:
- An exciting position in an international, friendly and open working atmosphere
- A modern workplace with excellent resources
- Opportunity to learn and grow as a professional
Vacancies for School Year 2019/2020
School Nurse
- Part-time position, 30 hours per week
- Starting August 19, 2019
- Date of issue: May 15, 2019
Responsibilities:
The School Nurse works with students, staff and parents to promote good health and well-being of children at school. Her/his duties include raising awareness on health issues and contributing to social education and health topics in class. The School nurse works with teachers to help them understand the health care needs of individual children. The School Nurse carries out First Aid on the FIS campus and supports children with medical needs. Additionally, she/he serves as information point in cases of communicable disease and emergency.
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a completed training as a Nurse (preferably Pediatric) or training in the medical field
- Minimum of two years of professional experience in similar fields
- Passion for working with people– especially children
- Good intercultural skills
- Friendly, outgoing and professional with an ability to deal with many different personalities
- Fluency in spoken and written English, basic skills in German are required
What we offer:
- An exciting position in an international, friendly and open working atmosphere
- A modern workplace with excellent resources
- Initial 2-year contract
- FIS school holidays
- Competitive salary, contributions towards pension scheme
Middle/High School German First Language Teacher
- Full-time position
- Starting August 1, 2019
- Date of issue: April 16, 2019
Responsibilities:
- Teach and manage the educational program relevant to subject and grade level(s) based on the FIS curriculum
- Responsibilities according to FIS Teacher Job Description
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Teaching qualification with valid teaching license, if applicable
- Relevant University degree
- Ability to work in a team
- Strong focus on student-centered learning
- IB MYP/DP curriculum experience preferred
- Experience in an international school an advantage
- Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred
What we offer:
- An exciting position in an international, friendly and open working atmosphere
- A modern workplace with excellent resources
- Initial 2-year contract
- Remuneration according to FIS Salary Scale based on experience and qualifications
- Competitive salary, relocation package, contributions towards pension scheme
- Opportunity to learn and grow as a professional
If you would like to apply for an advertised vacancy, please send your application letter and resume/CV to jobs@the-fis.de. You can also send us your application without a position being posted but please understand that you will receive an automated response only. Should we be interested in your application due to a new opening then we will contact you.
If you currently reside or if you are planning to move to the Erlangen / Nuremberg area, please note this clearly in your application.
Franconian International School | Human Resources | Marie-Curie-Str. 2 | 91052 Erlangen
Internships at the FIS
The FIS offers internships for local students in every school section. Please send your application to: jobs@the-fis.de
Your application should include a cover letter and updated CV in English stating your preferred start and duration of the internship as well as your preferred school section and/or subject.
Equal Opportunity and Child Protection Statement
The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, verification of identity and proof of qualifications. The Franconian International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and national/international disclosure and barring services. The Franconian International School is an Equal Opportunities employer, and welcomes applications for all posts from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.