LONG-TERM PRESCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Who we are:

The German International School Washington D.C. (GISW) is a leading international school in the Washington D.C. metro area. For over 60 years, GISW has been teaching children from preschool through twelfth grade. Aside from being the first MINT-EC school in the USA, GISW offers a U.S. High School Diploma as well as a German International Abitur (DIA) to its students. The German International School Washington D.C. seeks a substitute teacher for the Preschool.

OPENING BEGINS: Immediately

GENERAL INFORMATION: This is a three-month Long-Term Substitute position Working hours are from 9 AM – 3 PM

DESCRIPTION:  Supervises children ages two to four years old in the sleeping area, activity areas and on the playground  Becomes familiar with the tenets of the Preschool program and adheres to the core mission  Works with group of children ages two to four years old and plans age-appropriate activities  Active participation in teacher training and staff meetings  Additional assignment may be available for the language enrichment program

REQUIREMENTS:  Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or has completed the 90-hour course in Early Childhood Development Curriculum  Minimum of two-year full time teaching experience in a licensed preschool in DC, Maryland and/or Virginia  Fulfills all the requirements to be a preschool teacher under the rules of the Office of Child Care (OCC) and be evaluated as a teacher by the OCC  Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with staff members, children and parents  Demonstrates flexibility and excellent customer service skills  Fluent in the German and English languages (written and spoken)  Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer

BENEFITS:  Health, Dental and Vision Insurance  Personal Leave  Sick Leave  Paid Holidays  Employer paid Disability Insurance  Retirement Plan with generous employer match

*Benefits may vary depending on employment status*

To Apply: Please submit your letter of interest and resume to jobs@giswashington.org

The German International School Washington D.C. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, age or disability in the administration of its hiring, educational policy, admissions, financial aid practices, or of its athletic and other school-administered programs.