Secondary Learning Support Teacher (m/w/d) - 100%

At the Inter-Community School Zurich (ICS), we are more than a school – we are a community where everyone feels welcome. For over six decades, ICS has been proud to provide first-class education as Switzerland’s oldest international school and a leading IB World School. Located just 10 km from Zurich’s old town, in the scenic village of Zumikon, we are surrounded by nature while being close to the heart of the city. We believe in creating an environment where both students and staff can thrive, grow, and achieve their full potential.

• Flight and relocation allowance for international hires.
• Tailored support to find housing.
• Attractive pension contributions and social benefits.
• A supportive, international, and open-minded working environment.
• Opportunities for training and a dedicated professional development allowance.
• A meaningful role contributing directly to the success of students and our community.

• Bachelor’s degree and a valid teaching qualification in Learning Support.
• At least 4 years of recent experience in a Middle/Secondary School setting, ideally within an international or IB framework.
• Knowledge and experience of the IB MYP is essential.
• Strong skills in collaboration, classroom management, and individualized support for diverse learners.
• Proficiency in English and effective communication skills for engaging with students, families and colleagues.
• Ability to leverage technology for learning and information management.
• Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to a student-centered approach.
• Adaptive, collaborative, resilient and motivated, with a positive, solution-focused outlook.

Teaching & Learning

• Teach and support students across Grades 6–9 through individual, small-group and in-class
  learning support.
• Provide personalised instruction and targeted interventions for students with diverse and
  neurodiverse learning needs.
• Lead the Personal Development Programme as a tutor (homeroom teacher), supporting
  students’ personal, social and academic development.
• Support students in developing effective learning strategies, organisation, independence and
  self-advocacy skills.
• Design learning activities that are adaptive, challenging and responsive to individual needs.
• Collaborate closely with mainstream teachers to adapt classroom instruction and materials,
  ensuring an inclusive experience for all students.
• Integrate technology to enhance learning and engagement, using digital tools to support
  diverse learning needs.

Assessment & Reporting

• Develop and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Provide curriculum accommodations and liaise with external professionals (e.g., educational
  psychologists).

Curriculum Development

• Contribute to adaptive curricular planning.

Student Wellbeing & Inclusion

• Communicate proactively with parents.
• Participate in school events and extracurriculars.
• Support positive classroom management and student recognition initiatives.

Professional Growth & School Contribution

• Engage in ongoing professional learning through the ICS Professional Learning and Growth
  Framework.
• Contribute to a culture of professional collaboration by sharing expertise and reflective
  practice.
• Uphold and model ICS values in all professional interactions.

At ICS we are Humble, Welcoming, Committed, Resilient. We work as agile, growth-minded teams who turn ideas into meaningful impact with students at the centre.