Careers

Join our team in Boston and discover the excellent professional opportunites our international, multingual community has to offer.

Teachers at German International School Boston are committed to educational excellence for all students. We strive to meet the needs of a diverse, multilingual student population. Our teachers are experienced in cutting-edge teaching techniques and classroom management strategies. They support students’ independence and contribute to their success.

Openings
Internships

GISB might be a great fit for you if …

  • You love working with children and young adults
  • Enjoy connecting with and appreciate diverse individuals
  • Are a creative and determined problem-solver
  • Are passionate about continuous learning
  • Are committed to partnering and communicating with families

Working in Boston

German International School Boston is located in one of the oldest and most vibrant cities in the United States. With its unmistakable identity as a dynamic city for international businesses, researchers, and professionals, Boston and neighboring Cambridge offer endless opportunities to visit museums, concert halls, restaurants, sporting venues, and much more.

The city provides access to world-class healthcare, shopping and there is always something to do, including visiting the Boston Commons, the Boston Gardens, Fenway Park, the Hatshell, the Beacon Hill neighborhood, and the Charles River. The ocean is never far away and the white beaches of Cape Cod are just a few hours away from the city. Staff can also take advantage of the many school-sponsored events such as the Christkindlmarkt, Oktoberfest, outings on the Charles River, and more!

Openings

Explore our current job openings by clicking the button below.

Job Openings

Please note that these jobs are not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Positions for teachers from Germany are posted on lehrer-weltweit.de.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Information for Applicants

GISB offers an excellent benefits package for our benefits-eligible employees, including:

  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays;
  • Excellent healthcare and dental benefits (up to 75% premium covered by the school);
  • Retirement account with employer match;
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: healthcare, childcare, transportation/parking;
  • Tuition remission for dependent children; and
  • Professional development opportunities and reimbursement.

Qualification for subjects taught in German or bilingually:

Preschool or kindergarten teachers must have native-level German language skills, hold a Bachelor’s degree, and have a minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience in an active, hands-on, early education setting.

Teachers in grades 1 – 12 must have passed both First and Second State Exams for elementary and/or secondary education, or equivalent.

Clarifying information for non-German applicants: In Germany, teacher training for Grades 1 – 12 consists of four to five years of undergraduate education followed by a two-year graduate course (equivalent to an M.A. in Education.) Aspiring teachers then take the First State Exam and, if they pass, engage in two further years of training as a student teacher before taking the Second State Exam to become a nationally-certified teachers. We, therefore, consider the U.S. equivalent for the Second State Exam to be a Ph.D.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Flexibility in subject area (multiple certifications or experience)
  • Exceptional differentiation skills and experience with cross-grade teaching and learning
  • Experience teaching in a bilingual setting; commitment to employing language acquisition strategies regardless of subject

Qualifications for subjects taught in English:

The Minimum Qualifications for a teaching position at GISB are a Bachelor’s degree and two years of full-time teaching experience. We prefer a Master’s degree and at least two years of full-time teaching experience in early childhood, elementary, or secondary education.

German International School Boston will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: race; color; religion; national origin; genetic information; ancestry; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship status; veteran status; military service; application for military service; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.  The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the School’s non-discrimination policies, including its Title IX policy:

Name: Lisa Connolly
Title: Human Resource Manager
Office Address: 57 Holton Street, Boston, MA 02134
Telephone Number: (617) 783-2600 x514
Email Address: lisa.connolly@gisbos.org

Name: Tina Haarbusch
Title: Head of Administration
Office Address: 57 Holton Street, Boston, MA 02134
Telephone Number: (617) 783-2600
Email Address: tina.haarbusch@gisbos.org

For assistance related to Title IX or other civil rights laws, please contact OCR at OCR@ed.gov or 800-421-3481, TDD 800-877-8339.

Internships

Each year, German International School Boston welcomes teaching interns to work in preschool through 12th grade.

We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in working at our school for a period of three to six months. Applicants should have a good knowledge of German and English (German: level C1, English: at least B1). Prior work or school experience in the US is desired but not necessary. You are required to have completed at least four semesters of education towards becoming a teacher in order to apply. There is no compensation for interns, but we will take care of the VISA fees that might occur.

Internship Opportunities at GISB are limited and we typically have one position per semester in preschool & kindergarten, one position per semester in grades 1 – 4, and one position in grades 5 – 12. The following subjects are available:

GradeSubjects
Subjects Elementary School
(grades 1 – 4)		Mathematics, German, Music, Art, Physical Education, English (if native language)
Subjects Middle School
(grades 5 – 8)		Mathematics, German, Physical Education, French, Spanish, English (if native language)
(optionally more on request)
Subjects High School
(grades 9 – 12)
Mathematics, German, Physical Education, French, Spanish (optionally more on request)

Application Deadlines:

  • May 31 for the second semester in the following school year
  • December 31st for the first semester in the following school year

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter (in English or German) to jobspraktika@intrax.de.

For questions, please contact Intern Coordinator Katrin Zinnow at internship@gisbos.org.

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