[German School of Connecticut (GSC)] German Language Teachers (Part-Time, Saturday School)

AHK USA-Chicago•Stamford, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The German School of Connecticut (GSC) is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to promoting German language and culture since 1974. We offer German language instruction for children, teenagers, and adults in a welcoming and engaging learning environment. Our students range from heritage speakers to learners of German as a foreign language. We are an officially recognized German language school and offer preparation for internationally recognized German language examinations, including the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD). The German School of Connecticut is seeking enthusiastic and qualified German language teachers for the 2026–2027 academic year. Current openings include: German teacher for Grades 1–2 (native-level German preferred), German teacher for Grades 5–6 (native-level German preferred), and German teacher for Deutsches Sprachdiplom II (DSD II) preparation.

Requirements

Native or near-native proficiency in German
Teaching experience with children and/or adolescents
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Passion for German language and culture
Authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Teaching certification and/or degree in education, German studies, linguistics, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Planning and teaching engaging German language lessons in person
Creating a positive and supportive classroom environment
Assessing student progress and providing feedback
Collaborating with fellow teachers and school leadership
Participating in occasional faculty meetings and school events
Preparing students for German language proficiency examinations, where applicable