Graduate Assistant, Mathematics

The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is an international boarding school with a history stretching back over 120 years, located near St. Moritz in the heart of the scenic Engadin Valley (Switzerland). 220 boarders from around the world and 110 local day students study at our school for the Swiss Matura, the iGCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP), and the International Career-Related Programme (IBCP). The school philosophy is founded on respect for tradition combined with innovative thinking and emphasizes values such as respect, openness, responsibility, engagement, inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, and balance.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and caring person (female/male) to join as a

Graduate Assistant, Mathematics

Workload: 100% - includes evening and weekend work, as required.

Start date: School year 2024-25 – From August 2024.

The position will suit candidates who are interested in teaching and enjoy the challenge of working with bright and inquisitive international students, aged 13 – 19 (grades 7 to 12).

Please note that an EU/EFTA or Swiss citizenship is required!

Responsibilities:

• Co-teaching and tutoring Mathematics in the iGCSE and IB Diploma programmes.
• Lead and inspire students in additional Mathematics programmes, including Mathematic Olympiad clubs as well as Mathematics support sessions.
• Promote the learning of Mathematics across the school, including in the extra-curricular programme.
• Support the boarding houses with Mathematics learning during supervised study.
• Participate in the wider school life of pedagogical professional learning, boarding life and extra curricular activities.

Requirements:

• Educated to a minimum degree level in Mathematics or similar degree.
• Leadership and teamwork skills along with a strong sense of responsibility
• Experience working with young people
• Bilingual or multilingual skills an advantage.
• High level of social competence and empathy

We offer:

• Accommodation on site and meals during term time, as well as use of the school’s facilities – gym, sports facilities.
• Opportunity to live here at 1750m above sea level near St. Moritz, amongst Switzerland’s best ski areas in winter and mountain bike trails and hikes in summer, and with a year-long Engadin 365 Pass providing access to all lifts in the Engadin.
• Seasonal Ski or Snowboard Rental if required and discounted travel for whole of Switzerland (Halbtax).
• Opportunities for professional development and a potential springboard into a career in international education at one of the world’s most prestigious boarding schools.
• A strong and supportive staff team.
• A salary of CHF 2000 per month.

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to thorough background checks.

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Esther Binkert, Head of Human Resources, (Tel. 081 851 30 00).

We look forward to receiving your application of CV and Letter of Interest via email to recruiting@lyceum-alpinum.ch