Where students take their own path
Prospective Employees
Thank you for your interest in working at ZIS!
Although ZIS is the largest international school in the Zurich area, we have a family environment. Faculty and staff members build close bonds and friendships and enjoy working with one another.
- We offer a wide range of job opportunities at three different campuses.
- With faculty from over 18 countries, we are a truly international employer.
- We seek faculty who value and demonstrate openness, curiosity, tolerance and mutual respect.
Current Openings
View current vacancies per campus and information for applying for vacancies at ZIS.
Characteristics and Qualificatons
What are the characteristics of the highly effective ZIS Teacher? Find out what we look for in our outstanding faculty and staff.
Child Protection
Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.
Working in Switzerland
Switzerland - land of cheese, chocolate and mountains and so much more. What does Zurich and Switzerland have to offer? Find out with our quick overview of some the highlights in and around Zurich.
Faculty & Staff Voices
Don’t be fooled by his laid back demeanor – PE teacher Ibi Oubda is as passionate about education as they come. Read more >>>
With a dash of this and a dollop of that, Middle School Maths teacher Dan Allen is the improvisational – inspirational – king of the kitchen. Read more >>>
Upper School Social Studies teacher, Paul Doolan, is a master of bringing history to life. Read more >>>
ECC Creative Arts teacher Carole Reymond says her passion for dance began when she was just five. Read more >>>
One of the things we say to all new teachers joining us is that they will be an even better professional when they leave us. ZIS has been true to its word and I have spent my ten years here learning concepts, skills and information about leading schools globally.
Well known as a top school in the International School world, Zurich International School is an incredible place to learn and grow, for students as well as for teachers. The professional development offered by the administration is the best I've experienced, bar none. Grade level team members collaborate with each other and with the leadership team to create powerful units of inquiry for students.