Danish Language Acquisition Teacher, MYP Secondary School – Full-time Maternity Cover

Danish Language Acquisition Teacher, MYP Secondary School – Full-time Maternity Cover

Duration: Monday, December 9, 2024 – Friday, June 27, 2025
Location: Copenhagen International School

Are you a passionate and experienced Danish Language Acquisition teacher eager to inspire students learning Danish as an additional language? Then you might be the MYP Danish B teacher we are looking for!

This is a temporary full-time position, running from December 9, 2024, to June 27, 2025, with the possibility of extension.

As our MYP Danish Language Acquisition teacher, you will teach Danish B to students in Grades 6-10, many of whom are learning Danish as a second, third, or fourth language. You will have the opportunity to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students in an international environment, following the MYP curriculum.

You will join us in a workplace with a unique international culture, housed in a modern, architect-designed building in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn district, right by the waterfront and close to public transport. At Copenhagen International School (CIS), we value innovation, collaboration, and engagement. Our teachers are empowered to design meaningful learning experiences in an inclusive and supportive environment where your work can make a real difference.

Responsibilities and Expectations
We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Create engaging and differentiated lessons for MYP students in Danish B, focusing on language acquisition for students learning Danish as an additional language.

• Leverage digital learning platforms to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

• Collaborate with colleagues in planning and assessment, utilising formative and summative evaluation strategies.

• Be knowledgeable about co-teaching and collaborative models, planning effectively with teachers, parents, and administration.

• Support the school’s diverse community and contribute to student development both academically and personally.

• Demonstrate professionalism, with strong organisational skills and a commitment to student success.
  

Qualifications

• A relevant teaching qualification in Danish language acquisition or teaching Danish as a foreign language.

• Experience working with students who are learning Danish as an additional language, ideally in an international school setting.

• Experience with the IB curriculum (MYP or DP) is preferred but not required.
  

See full job description here.

Ready to apply?
If you’re excited to inspire and support the next generation of Danish language learners, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic teaching community at CIS!

Please submit the following documents by November 5th:

• A motivated application (cover letter) explaining your interest in this position and how you believe you will be successful in the role.

• A detailed CV.

• A list of references (at least three), including names, positions, and current email addresses
  
  

CIS reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date in case of an outstanding applicant. 

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Please note that this is a temporary full-time position, and applicants must already have a valid work and residence permit for Denmark. Additionally, candidates will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check, which include police clearance, child protection safeguarding training, and other relevant assessments as part of our commitment to student safety and well-being.

CIS is fully committed to equity and inclusion; inclusion is one of our core values: "we create a welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and has equitable opportunities every day”. In the implementation of all of our educational and employment policies and practices, we do not tolerate discrimination and therefore make sure to observe the anti-discrimination regulation, including the protection against discrimination based on race, color, gender, citizenship, ethnic or social origin, age, disability, political views, religion, belief, sexual orientation and union membership.

In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), at CIS we believe all learners have equal rights to be protected from harm and abuse. CIS is a community school that strives to meet its students' many needs in a safe and secure environment. To achieve this aim, we build a culture of child protection at the school wherein all community members understand and meet their responsibilities and put the needs of the learners in the school community first. We meet the many challenges of establishing and sustaining a protection culture in our international, mobile, and varied community and context. Everybody at CIS has a responsibility to support the protection of learners. We will act without hesitation to ensure a child-safe environment. We also support the rights and well-being of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all participants.

Please note that teacher salaries are regulated by collective agreements made between the teachers' unions and the Danish government.