Do you love teaching but feel constrained by your current teaching role? Is your mind bursting with creative ideas for bringing learning to life but you lack the freedom to implement them? Is building close relationships and spending 1-on-1 time with students your greatest joy, but there's never enough time for this? Do you feel there's a worrying disconnect between what kids are learning and what they'll need to succeed in our rapidly changing world? Have you always dreamed of running your own school but felt held back by the need to fundraise and the stress of getting it started? If you answered yes to any of these, this just might be your dream job. This is a teaching role unlike any you've ever encountered.
You will have freedom to create the pedagogy and curriculum of your dreams, you will have time to work 1-on-1 with a very small group of students, you will be given the resources you need to realize your vision, you will not be bogged down by administrative tasks, arbitrary standards or unnecessary testing and you will be generously compensated. If you are a passionate, creative, highly motivated and unusually talented teacher, we can't wait to hear from you!
This role encompasses two responsibilities: (1) Lumos lead teacher and (2) private educator for the Chuard family. While we prefer a full-time teacher for both roles, we welcome applicants interested in either one.
Responsibilities: As Lumos Program Leader:
Plan, lead and facilitate the Lumos Project Days (two 4-hour sessions per week) attended by 23 privately educated children, optimizing the development of critical 21st-century skills.Plan, lead and facilitate the Lumos Nature Day (one 3-hour session per week in a nature preserve in Küsnacht ZH) attended by 14 privately educated children, focusing on social skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and nature appreciation.Work in collaboration with a second teacher to lead the Project Days and Nature Day, develop the curriculum, and liaise with families.Help coordinate Lumos events such as annual Halloween and Christmas parties, Expo days, and possibly an annual sleep-away camp.Consume educational blogs, books, podcasts etc to stay on top of the latest ideas in education.Stay updated on advances in educational technologies and AI to ensure children access the best resources.Adjust your curriculum and pedagogical approach regularly based on student interests and feedback. As private educator:
Guide our 3 children through core subjects like math, reading, writing, science, social studies, and art, ensuring bilingual education in German and English.Develop/curate a curriculum that is engaging, relevant, challenging, fun, and tailored to each child's needs/interests.Document and evaluate our children's progress against standards, including some externally validated assessment tools.Manage our "classroom" and ensure it is well stocked with books, art supplies, and other inspiring materials. The ideal candidate:Born to teach, with a passion for children.Creates engaging learning experiences while challenging children to reach their full potential.Hardworking and views teaching as a calling.Open-minded and creative, adapting to the needs and interests of children.Constantly seeks ways to make learning relevant and interesting.Capable of teaching children of different ages/abilities simultaneously.Excellent leader and team player.Highly tech-savvy, integrating innovative EdTech and AI tools into learning.Warm, kind, reliable, well-organized, hardworking, flexible, patient, optimistic, passionate, creative, and fun! Qualifications & Skills:Bachelor's degree or higher from a respected university.5+ years teaching experience preferred.Experience with and love of children.Demonstrated passion for teaching and innovative education models.Previous leadership experience preferred.Proficient with tech tools, including AI and EdTech tools.Highly proficient in both German and English.Must be a Swiss and/or EU citizen or spouse of a Swiss and/or EU citizen. Compensation:Generous salary: Minimum CHF 120K+.Relocation assistance (if needed).Generous vacation time (approximately 14 weeks of no school).Every other Friday off (more time off if working less than 100%). Who we are: The Lumos founders have considerable experience in innovative education. They founded Prisma in 2020, an innovative school that has become the most successful project-based learning school in the USA. Lumos takes inspiration from Prisma, incorporating key learning and curriculum ideas while providing a more intimate, personalized experience.
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