Elementary School Homeroom Teacher at FIS Wiesbaden

Effective 1 August 2026 Frankfurt International School in Wiesbaden is looking for an experienced Elementary School Homeroom Teacher with a passion for inspiring and engaging children. We are searching for candidates who build strong and supportive classroom communities and who value professional collaboration.

This is a one-year fixed-term appointment until 31 July 2027.

In line with the schools mission to inspire individuals to develop their intellect creativity and character to become independent adaptable socially responsible and internationally-minded citizens it is the responsibility of teachers at FIS to model our beliefs and to ensure a dynamic inquiry-driven education of the highest standard.

Instruction and assessment shall be based on the agreed curriculum and classroom teaching approaches shall secure a stimulating challenging structured safe and caring environment within clear rules and expectations.

Teachers shall actively engage in self-reflection and professional growth in order to develop a wide range of instructional strategies enlarge their understanding of their fields and subjects and accordingly be well equipped to meet the individual abilities needs and learning differences of students.

In particular teachers shall:

A. INSTRUCTION

• Employ strategies that will secure a consistently high level of student motivation and achievement compatible with stated standards and the individual potential of students
• Plan and document instruction that is compatible with the established syllabus and overall curriculum objectives utilizing school planning systems and documentation
• Collaborate with colleagues on questions of program resources and instruction
• Use a variety of appropriate materials and resources for each lesson
• Maintain up-to-date records and reports on all students in compliance with school policy and German Data security regulations
• Effectively employ technology tools to enhance student learning and teaching objectives

B. ASSESSMENT

• Provide student assessment within the guidelines established by the schools assessment procedures and policies
• Ascertain the level of achievement of each student before introducing new materials and objectives
• Prepare term reports and other assessments for student reviews and for parent-teacher conferences
• Use a variety of tools to monitor student learning and adjust teaching as appropriate
• Administer record and report results of common assessments by team or department

C. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

• Participate in the FIS Professional Growth and Evaluation process as set forth in the handbook.
• Participate in professional development activities in collaboration with colleagues and through in-service workshops and conferences
• Use self-reflection and self-assessment to further instruction and pedagogical knowledge
• Collaborate in the promotion of a learning culture within the faculty at large
• Acquire the skill set required to effectively implement a variety of technology tools to enhance communication collaboration differentiation and instruction

D. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to a positive and collaborative culture within the faculty and staff and in the exercise of school-wide responsibilities
• Show a consistently high standard of conduct and demeanor appropriate for a teaching and learning environment to ensure an education of the highest standard
• Expect student behavior and performance that assures a well functioning educational environment that respects and enhances learning
• Contribute to an open friendly and international environment that promotes intercultural sensitivity and thoughtful communication
• Carry out duties and assignments as determined by the principal or head of school
• Comply with required standards of attendance punctuality student safety and supervision

E. COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION

• Demonstrate support of colleagues students and their families through professional communication that ensures respect confidentiality and positive representation of the faculty as a whole
• Communicate effectively and constructively with colleagues students parents and administrators to support coherence trust and mutual support
• Demonstrate respect for fairness confidentiality and cultural differences
• Address student and family information with appropriate discretion and integrity
• Communicate constructively and in a timely manner with parents about student learning and development using methods agreed upon

For questions about this position please contact Jeremy Majeski FIS Wiesbaden Principal:

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1