Kindergarten Teacher (German-speaking)

We are seeking a German-speaking Kindergarten Teacher to join our team full-time beginning December 2026 or January 2027. This position runs Monday through Friday, with shifts between the hours of 7:30 am–5:30 pm, totaling 40 hours per week. As a multilingual independent school offering instruction in German, English, and French, for this position, fluency in German is required. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a teaching team to deliver Kindergarten programming (Pre-K, JK, and SK) for a group of up to 24 students. We are committed to fostering an inspiring and enriching environment for both our students and staff. Our educators are encouraged to build meaningful relationships with students, recognize individual learning styles, and support each child’s development. We place a strong emphasis on physical activity and interactive language learning as key components of our daily programming. Kindergarten Educator Responsibilities: Develop lesson plans tailored to the individual needs of each student. Introduce interactive classroom activities and encouraged students to express their thoughts, concerns, and questions verbally. Communicate regularly with team members and parents regarding students' progress and behavior. Participate in teacher rotation duties, assisting with student supervision at the beginning and end of the school day. Foster students' creativity by organizing daily arts and crafts activities. Create a welcoming, engaging, and stimulating classroom environment. Supervise students during recess and outdoor playtime. Maintain open communication with parents, listened to their concerns, and responded promptly to their needs. Kindergarten Educator Qualifications: Certification as an Early Childhood Educator. Membership in the Ontario College of ECE preferred. Strong language skills in German and English. French is an asset. Vulnerable Sector Check (required). ‍First Aid Training (required, may be completed during the school year). Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to teach within a team structure. Flexible and open minded. Ability to adapt to new situations. Familiarity with “How Learning Happens” Policy. What We Offer An international working experience in an open-minded German school community. Small class sizes. A supportive, collaborative team environment. Health Spending Account. Salary Range: $48,000 - $53,000 Accessibility‍ In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to career(at)gistonline.ca by August 28, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The teacher will develop tailored lesson plans and deliver Kindergarten programming for up to 24 students in a multilingual environment. Key duties include fostering creativity through arts and crafts, supervising outdoor play, and maintaining regular communication with parents.

Candidates must be certified Early Childhood Educators with fluency in German and English, and a required Vulnerable Sector Check. First Aid training and familiarity with the 'How Learning Happens' policy are also required or preferred.

• Health Spending Account • International working experience • Small class sizes • Supportive team environment

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• German Fluency
• English Fluency
• Lesson Planning
• Classroom Management
• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Parent Communication
• Student Supervision
• Interactive Language Learning
• Arts And Crafts Organization
• Team Collaboration
• Organizational Skills

• Education

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 11, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available