- Location: Kleinmachnow (Berlin region) – Local residency required.
- Contract: Marginal employment (Minijob, up to €603/month).
- Rate: Competitive daily/hourly rate for days worked.
- Start date: 01.08.2026
- Duration: Limited initially until 30th June 2027
About this role:
We are seeking a dedicated Home Language Tutor to support our Korean-speaking students in the Secondary School (ages 12+). In this role, you will work closely with qualified teachers on a fixed schedule to nurture the students' native language skills, support their cultural identity, and help them integrate their linguistic background into our IB Programme (MYP/DP).
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
- Student Support: Work directly with native Korean-speaking students under the guidance of qualified teachers, ensuring learning continuity in both languages.
- Linguistic Bridge: Help students activate prior knowledge and conceptual understandings in Korean to support their learning within the English-taught IB framework.
- Cultural Identity: Foster the students' home language development and support their cultural identity within our diverse community.
- Collaboration: Communicate effectively with classroom teachers and parents regarding student progress and linguistic needs.
YOUR QUALIFICATION
- Language Proficiency: Native-level fluency in Korean and highly proficient (near-native) command of English. Excellent communication skills in both languages are essential for collaborating with our international faculty.
- Pedagogical Awareness: Ability to navigate the complexities of language acquisition and translanguaging in an international school setting.
- Experience: Proven experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
- Work Permit: A valid German work permit is mandatory at the time of application.
- Mindset: Reliable, professional, and committed to the IB Learner Profile with a positive "can-do" attitude.