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

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.