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La Grande Boissière/ La Châtaigneraie/ Nations

Ecolint Camps Department

Seeks between the 29th June 2026 to 14th August 2026

Founded in 1924, and enjoying close ties with the UN, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint, is the world's number one international school. With eight schools on three campuses across the Geneva area, we educate around 4500 students aged from 3-18. We have around 1500 employees representing more than 110 nationalities. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the International Baccalaureate, currently a reference in more than 3500 international schools in the world. Our mission is to shape students' lives and prepare them to be world citizens engaged with the political, ethical and environmental challenges of their times.

The International School of Geneva has an excellent reputation for the quality of its education and its diverse multicultural environment. Its success is mainly due to the openness and commitment of all its employees.

To complete our Foundation Summer Camps team, we are looking for:

Summer Camps - English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher

These roles are part of the Foundation Camps programme.The EFL Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging English language activities within a summer camp environment. The role requires a balance between sound pedagogical practice and creative, activity-based learning, ensuring that language acquisition takes place in a motivating and enjoyable context rather than a traditional classroom setting.

Responsibilities of the successful candidate:

• Plan and deliver interactive English language sessions tailored to a camp-based programme combining language learning with sports and creative activities.
• Create a positive learning environment that encourages communication, participation and confidence in English.
• Adapt activities to suit children with differing levels of language proficiency.
• Supervise a group of up to 16 children aged 7 to 12, working closely with an assistant and other camp staff.
• Ensure appropriate supervision during arrivals, departures, meals and structured leisure activities, including outdoor and water-based activities when scheduled.
• Take shared responsibility for the safety, wellbeing and pastoral care of the children at all times, in coordination with the Camp Director, Camp Coordinator and Camp Nurse.
• Contribute actively to the overall life of the camp and support a respectful, inclusive and supportive atmosphere.

Personal Requirements:

• Recognised qualification in English as a Foreign Language (TEFL, CELTA, DELTA or equivalent) or language education.
• Proven experience teaching English to children, ideally in an international or multicultural educational setting.
• Strong understanding of language teaching methodology, with the ability to translate theory into practical, engaging activities.
• Fluent in English or near-native proficiency, with a good working knowledge of French considered an asset.
• Confident group management skills combined with a calm, caring and responsible approach.
• Creativity, flexibility and enthusiasm for working with young learners in a dynamic camp environment.
• Previous experience in summer camps, schools or similar youth programmes is highly valued.
• Holder of a valid work permit for Switzerland

Other relevant information:

• Job-holder can enroll his or her children in the Summer Camp programme free of charge (when they are working on site) if relevant.
• We don't provide accommodation for the staff.

Candidates are required to

Only application via

our website

The International School of Geneva welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers.