DANISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION TEACHER - MYP - DENMARK

START DATE: 5 JANUARY 2025

CLOSING DATE: 28 NOVEMBER 2025

Founded in 2009, International School of Hellerup (formerly

Østerbro International School) is a not-for-profit IB Continuum World School in Copenhagen offering IB Programmes from Pre-K - Grade 12. Our mission is to provide the highest quality education in a student-centered environment by empowering individuals to fulfill their human potential to become purposeful life-long learners and responsible global citizens.

We are looking to employ a qualified and experienced IB MYP Danish Language Acquisition Teacher to join our Middle School’s Language Acquisition team. This is a

part-time, 70% permanent position.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach intermediate and advanced-level Danish Language Acquisition to students in the IB Middle Years Programme.
Prepare Advanced students for the Danish FP9 exam
Develop and collaborate on curriculum planning with the Danish team.
Deliver lessons aligned with MYP objectives and practices.
Differentiating instruction and assessments to meet the diverse needs of students.
Plan and deliver engaging, reflective lessons that motivate and stimulate student
learning.
Provide additional Danish language support as needed.
Participate in MYP curriculum planning and professional development.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive learning experiences.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Fluency in both Danish and English, with strong speaking and writing abilities in both languages.
Experience with the administration and organisation of the Danish FP9 exam is highly desirable
Experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme is preferable
Proven experience as a Head of Department is preferable
Proven experience in Language Acquisition teaching.
Ability to adapt teaching strategies to suit a multicultural and multilingual environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Highly organized and reliable, with strong attention to detail.
A passion for teaching and fostering a positive learning

To apply: Please email your CV and cover letter in english to the attention of the Middle School Principal, Monica Coburn, at jobs@ish.dk and include REF: www.ibschooljobs.com - Application for position as Danish Language Acquisition Teacher in the subject line of the mail.

Please note that we will continually evaluate applications and interview candidates. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible and no later than November 28th, 2025.

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