Forms of employment
Whether it’s a permanent position with a monthly wage, hourly pay, an apprenticeship or an internship, there are various different ways to join us here at Academia. We outline the most important forms of employment here.
- teach in a school, at the premises of local corporate clients or online.
- receive an above-average hourly rate.
- have a permanent contract with us.
- enjoy a great deal of flexibility, as you can state your availability and agree a workload that suits you.
- benefit from good social insurance solutions and sick pay from the first day of illness.
- receive a range of employee benefits.
- can choose to teach as a sideline or as an ideal way to supplement a fixed workload.
Depending on the school, the following aspects are important to us.
As a teacher on hourly pay at Academia Languages and Academia Integration …
- you work in an international and multicultural environment.
- you have internal professional development opportunities (SVEB and CELTA). We also offer training placements for German-language teachers and regular workshops, supervision and mentoring.
- you have the opportunity to get involved and support people in their development.
As a teacher on hourly pay at Academia Nachhilfe and Academia Matura …
- you gain insight into different stages of schooling and get to know different curricula (Swiss and international).
- you work with children, young people and adults.
- you work with tailored educational programmes and are able to break the teaching down into individual lessons and/or minimal classes.
- you are closely supported by experienced educational managers.
The following statements apply to all teachers who receive a monthly wage, no matter where they teach. You …
- teach in a school with a close-knit community and small classes.
- regularly compare notes with the school management and the teaching team in a positive environment.
- work in a mixed team with a good balance of young and very experienced teachers and, at the Bilingual and International Schools, with teachers from around the world.
- are supported by the latest school facilities and use iPads in your lessons.
- have a low administrative workload.
- have a permanent contract with us and a fixed workload.
- benefit from good social insurance solutions and above-average sick pay in the event of illness or an accident.
- work in an attractive, centrally located workplace.
- enjoy a range of employee benefits.
Depending on the school, the following aspects are important to us.
As a teacher at kindergarten, primary or secondary school level …
- you work intensively as part of a team: classes at our Bilingual Schools, for example, are taught by one English-speaking teacher and one German-speaking teacher.
- you are supported by teaching assistants.
- you help organise special project weeks, musicals, themed weeks and sports days.
- you are involved in exciting projects such as the music class or the eco-school project.
As a teacher at college level …
- you work on innovative interdisciplinary and interclass projects, e.g. Arts across the Curriculum, Metacognition.
- you are part of a communicative team with a strong ethos of continuous professional development.
- you support our shared values such as respect and trust.
- Flexible hours
- A fair wage, including end-of-year bonus
- CPD opportunities
- Internal career opportunities
- Friendly working environment
- Encouragement to develop your potential and opportunities to get involved
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Above-average sick pay in event of illness or accident
- Various staff benefits