For August 2024 we are looking to fill the following positions 

Kindergarten Class Teacher   Full-time 
Primary Class Teacher   88% 

Our school  

  • We are a small, private, bilingual day school with approximately 130 students  (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6) at each campus in Horgen and Küsnacht 
  • We follow Lehrplan 21 enriched with international curricula 
  • As a non-profit school we offer a familiar and stimulating environment with an international mindset 
  • Our reputation for excellent working conditions includes a remuneration package which is based on the Canton of Zurich public school salary scale alongside other attractive benefits

Your role 

  • Our primary class teachers instructs 22 lessons, our Kindergarten teachers instruct 24 lessons per week 
  • As an english-speaking class teacher you share the responsibility for two classes with your native German-speaking partner teacher (weekly rotation of classes). In 
    Kindergarten you teach one mixed-age class together with your German-speaking partner teacher. 
  • You will only teach in your native English language 

What you can look forward to 

  • A unique and remarkable atmosphere 
  • Students who show passion and an interest for learning 
  • A team that supports one another and feels familiar 
  • An environment that prioritises action over bureaucracy 
  • An supportive administration that allows you to focus your efforts on teaching  

What we are looking forward to 

  • Your open-minded, cooperative and warm personality 
  • Your passion for education and teaching 
  • Your ideas and contributions towards developing our unique school 

For further information visit www.lakesideschool.ch 

Candidates wishing to apply should send their application in one PDF document to 
Primary School: Daniel Ng, Primary School Division Head / Deputy Head of School, Küsnacht This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Kindergarten:    Jane McTigue, Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Division Head, Horgen & Küsnacht    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

We look forward to meeting you!