To apply, please send a resume and brief cover letter to Lidiya Mytchyk, Principal, German School of Connecticut at principal(at)germanschoolct(dot).org.
Description of the Company:
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).
Description of the Job Duties:
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)
- German teacher for Deutsches Sprachdiplom II (DSD II) preparation
Responsibilities include:
- 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
Candidate 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
- Teaching certification and/or degree in education, German studies, linguistics, or a related field preferred
Benefits:
- Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
- Small class sizes
- Opportunity to contribute to the German-speaking community in Connecticut
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Competitive compensation
Salary Range:
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and teaching experience.
Please send a resume and brief cover letter to Lidiya Mytchyk, Principal, German School of Connecticut, at principal(at)germanschoolct(dot)org.