German Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

The American Institute of Monterrey (AIM) is a leading private international school in Mexico, offering a high-quality bilingual education to students aged 2 to 18 across three campuses. With over 50 years of academic excellence, AIM is recognised for its innovative approach, strong values, and commitment to student wellbeing.

At AIM we serve students from Preschool to Grade 9, delivering a U.S.-accredited curriculum alongside programmes in academics, arts, sports, and technology within a modern, well-equipped environment. AIM Huasteca is seeking an enthusiastic German Teacher to deliver engaging, high-quality language instruction. The successful candidate will help students develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and deliver engaging German lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum and learning objectives.
• Develop students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills according to their age and proficiency level.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies, resources and technology to support different learning needs.
• Assess student progress and provide clear, constructive and timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessments and academic progress.
• Adapt lessons and provide additional support or challenge when required.
• Promote student participation, confidence and enthusiasm for learning German.
• Communicate effectively with parents and school leaders regarding student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in meetings, training, school events and wider school activities.
• Follow the school’s safeguarding, health and safety, and professional conduct policies.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A genuine passion for education, with the ability to engage, motivate, and positively impact young people.
• A proven track record of excellence in personal, academic, and professional achievements.
• In-depth expertise in and passion for their subject and the ability to inspire students and support outstanding progress.
• Expertise in assessing student progress, providing targeted feedback, and enhancing student performance, including in external assessments.
• Experience in providing pastoral care and promoting student wellbeing, with a strong focus on individual attention and high standards of welfare.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both collaboratively with colleagues and independently and a track record of establishing strong, positive relationships with families.
• A commitment to their own continuous professional development.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to plan and prioritise a varied workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.
• PGCE, QTS, or equivalent, with excellent academic credentials and, ideally, evidence of post-graduate study.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a positive, flexible, and resourceful approach to working in a dynamic school environment.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

• A bachelor’s degree in Education, German, Modern Languages or a related field.
• A teaching qualification or relevant teacher training.
• Fluency or advanced proficiency in German.
• Previous experience teaching German to children or teenagers.
• Strong classroom management and lesson-planning skills.
• The ability to create engaging, student-centred learning experiences.
• Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative, flexible and proactive approach.
• Experience working in an international or bilingual school environment is desirable.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and supporting students’ academic and personal development.