Vacancies at the ILS
At ILS-Basel we open doors to new languages and cultures. Our dedicated team is looking for reinforcement! Are you ready to share your passion for languages with us?
Why ILS?
- Dynamic, international environment
- Opportunity for personal development
- Flexible working models in Berne, Basel, Zurich and Aarau.
Current vacancies and application information can be found here. We look forward to receiving your application!
Vacancies
Our schools
The International Language School (ILS) helps clients learn over 40 languages. At our locations in Bern, Basel, Zurich, Solothurn and Aarau, we offer a variety of different courses in German, French, English, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and many more. Specializing in the teaching of foreign languages, we support adults, young people and corporate clients in language acquisition and regularly conduct language examinations in our institutes.
We are looking for reliable German language course instructors for our location at ILS-Bern with immediate effect or by arrangement. High-quality teaching and a personal relationship with our customers are what set us apart and should be your top priority.
German language course instructor on an hourly basis, starting immediately
Your tasks
- Planning and implementation of language courses with adults at levels A1-C1
- Preparation and follow-up of your own lessons
- Coordination of courses with the secretariat and management
- Participation in team meetings
Your profile
- Experienced language teacher, student or PH student with a specialization subject
- Excellent written and spoken language skills in the respective language and very good knowledge of at least one other language
- Very good knowledge of one Swiss national language
- Experience in teaching groups
- Flexible in terms of time, uncomplicated, reliable and committed
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Our offer
- Varied work in a pleasant working environment
- Motivated and helpful team
- Gain experience in teaching
- Flexible workload: 4 1/2 to 25 hours per week
The International Language School (ILS) helps clients learn over 40 languages. At our locations in Bern, Basel, Zurich and Aarau, we offer a variety of different courses in German, French, English, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and many more. Specializing in the teaching of foreign languages, we support adults, young people and corporate clients in language acquisition and regularly conduct language examinations in our institutes.
From February 2023, we will be expanding our range and offering the SVEB AdA ZA-DL, Trainer module "Conducting learning events with groups of adults". For our locations ILS-Bern/Basel/Aarau/Zurich we are looking for reliable and motivated course instructors for Module 1 SVEB Certificate Instructor with immediate effect. High-quality teaching and a personal relationship with our customers are what set us apart and should be your top priority.
Tasks and activities:
- Planning and implementation of the course Module 1 SVEB Certificate Trainer with adults on site and as an online course via Zoom
- Preparation and follow-up of your own lessons
- Coordination of courses with the secretariat and management
Requirements and prerequisites:
- Enjoy teaching and adult education
- Reliability and an independent way of working
- Excellent written and spoken language skills in the respective language and very good knowledge of at least one other language
- Good knowledge of Zoom and online learning tools
- Completion of initial training
- Further training of at least 500-600 hours, e.g. in the areas of personnel, leadership, consulting, project management or didactics of adult education
- At least 500 hours and at least five years' experience in adult education with as diverse a target audience as possible
In addition, one of the two qualifications in adult education must be available: - Qualification in adult education at level 3, e.g. diploma in training management, diploma in adult education HF, degree in adult education or education management
or
- Subject-relevant university/university of applied sciences degree, e.g. degree in education, psychology, sociology, primary/secondary school teacher's diploma and an andragogical qualification at level 2, i.e. the federal certificate for trainers
What we offer:
- Varied work in a pleasant working environment
- Motivated and helpful team
- Attractive remuneration and modern teaching infrastructure
Language school in Bern, Basel, Zurich and Aarau is looking for sign language teachers
The International Language School is a language school with four locations in Bern, Basel, Zurich and Aarau. We offer language courses in over 40 languages in group and private courses. Due to high demand, we would like to expand our team and are looking for more people who would like to teach sign language.
What you should bring:
- You have an excellent command of Swiss German sign language
- You are an open-minded and outgoing person, hearing or deaf
- You would like to pass on Swiss German Sign Language to hearing people
- You are passionate about teaching Swiss German Sign Language
- You are a patient and sociable person
- You are flexible in terms of time and can teach several hours per week
- You are easy to reach by e-mail and can communicate with our secretariat in writing
What we offer:
- Interesting, varied job as a sign language teacher
- Individual or small group lessons with hearing people
- Part-time or part-time job in Bern, Basel, Zurich and/or Aarau (working in several branches possible)
- Attractive remuneration
- Flexible course times that you can help determine
- Open-minded and helpful young team
The International Language School (ILS) helps clients learn over 40 languages. At our locations in Bern, Basel, Zurich and Aarau, we offer a variety of different courses in German, French, English, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and many more. Specializing in the teaching of foreign languages, we support adults, young people and corporate clients in language acquisition and regularly conduct language examinations in our institutes.
Tasks and activities
- Staffing the secretariat to answer questions from customers and teachers
- Telephone service, managing timetables and course schedules
- Advice for customers
- Course administration, course planning, invoicing and customer service
- Organization of events for customers
- Management of the database and creation of employment contracts
Requirements and prerequisites
- Ideally a commercial degree or proven experience in the commercial sector
- Keyboarding (skill must be acquired before starting the apprenticeship)
- Fluent written and spoken German and English, other foreign languages are an advantage
- Quick comprehension
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Independence
What we offer
- Insight into a wide range of topics and areas of responsibility
- Dynamic, innovative and exciting working environment
- Motivated, helpful and experienced founding team
- Team events and transparent feedback culture
- Above-average remuneration
- Free language courses in groups
- A steep learning curve with many challenges
The International Language School (ILS) supports customers in learning over
40 languages. At our locations in Bern, Basel, Zurich and Aarau, we offer a variety of courses in
different courses in German, French, English, Italian, Spanish,
Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and many more. Specialized in the
teaching foreign languages, we support adults, young people and corporate customers
in language acquisition and regularly conduct language examinations in our institutes.
For our location ILS-Bern we are looking for a clerk to support our team in administrative matters as of dd.mm.yyyy or by arrangement in order to be able to offer our customers a high-quality service. In this way, you will show customers what makes ILS outstanding and why it is worthwhile
to be a part of ILS.
Tasks and activities
- Advising our national and international customers with excellent service quality to ensure an optimal customer experience
- Telephone service, managing timetables and course schedules
- Course administration, course planning, invoicing and customer service
- Substituting for team colleagues in their absences
- Course administration, course planning and invoicing
- Maintenance of social media channels
- Management of the database and creation of employment contracts
- Supporting the management in general
Requirements and prerequisites
- Basic commercial training
- Interested in culture and languages
- Experience in planning, sales and customer service
- High social competence
- You enjoy working with people
- Initiative and ability to work in a team
- Structured and efficient way of working
- Organizational talent
- Sound knowledge of MS Office and keyboarding
- Very good written and spoken German (ideally at native speaker level) as well as very good English (business fluent) and good French skills
What we offer:
- Varied work in a dynamic, innovative and exciting company
- A working environment that never gets boring
- Motivated, helpful and experienced founding team
- Flexibility in working hours and location
- Team events and transparent feedback culture
- Attractive remuneration and modern teaching infrastructure
- A steep learning curve with many challenges
The International Language School (ILS) helps clients learn over 40 languages. At our locations in Bern, Basel, Zurich and Aarau, we offer a variety of different courses in German, French, English, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and many more. Specializing in the teaching of foreign languages, we support adults, young people and corporate clients in language acquisition and regularly conduct language examinations in our institutes.
As a store manager, you work closely with the management and lead the employees at each location. You are a role model and a committed team lead. In this way, you show customers what makes ILS outstanding and why it is worth being part of ILS.
Tasks and activities
- Supervision of staff and store to ensure optimal customer experience
- Coordinating, monitoring and supervising employees' daily activities
- Coordination of work activities in cooperation with the management
- Responsible for training employees and monitoring their performance
- Responsible for day-to-day business at the respective branch
- Creating induction plans for new employees
- Ensuring the implementation of tasks
- Development of sales strategies
- Role model function
- Management and development of employees
- Advice for customers
- Contribute management skills to exceed the business objectives in your field
- Monitoring of all important key figures and optimization of workflows
- Support in the development of new services and the expansion of existing ones
- Deputizing for employees in their absences and ensuring that the secretariat is staffed
- Supporting the management in general
Requirements and prerequisites:
- Basic commercial training
- University degree (Bachelor) in economics or languages desirable
- Experience in planning, sales, customer service, leadership and management
- Ability to lead and motivate employees
- Strong communication skills
- High social competence
- Structured and efficient way of working
- Very good written and spoken German (native speaker level), as well as very good English and French skills (business fluent)
What we offer:
- Varied work in a dynamic, innovative and exciting working environment where there is never a dull moment
- Motivated, helpful and experienced founding team
- Flexibility in working hours and location
- Team events and transparent feedback culture
- Attractive remuneration and modern teaching infrastructure
- A steep learning curve with many challenges
Location: Thunstrasse 8, 3005 Bern
Start: 02.08.2024 or by arrangement
Workload: 50%
The International Language School (ILS) is a language school for adults and a tutoring institute for students with four locations in Switzerland (Bern, Aarau, Zurich and Basel). For many years, ILS has been passionate about teaching its students different languages and supporting them. The ILS always strives for high-quality teaching. For this reason, we employ a Head of Teaching and Quality. She is part of the management team and therefore jointly responsible for the development and continuous improvement of the company. Your specific tasks are as follows:
Responsibilities:
- Quality and complaint management
- Feedback partner
- Contact person for didactic or methodological questions
- Digitization
- Course management for SVEB courses Instructor
- Preparation and development of concepts
- Collaboration on various projects
Requirements:
- Degree in education or andragogy or in training
- Ideally teaching experience
- Very good communication and organizational skills
- Independent work and initiative
- Willingness to carry out assignments in different cities
Benefits:
- A great, friendly team with a family atmosphere and plenty of creative freedom
- A monthly GA
- Discounts on language and sports courses of your choice
- Flexitime and the option to work from home for one day
The International Language School (ILS) helps clients learn over 40 languages. At our locations in Bern, Basel, Zurich and Aarau, we offer a variety of different courses in German, French, English, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and many more. Specializing in the teaching of foreign languages, we support adults, young people and corporate clients in language acquisition and regularly conduct language examinations in our institutes.
As Deputy Store Manager, you will work closely with the store management and senior management and manage the employees at each location. You are a role model and a committed team lead. In this way, you show customers what makes ILS outstanding and why it is worth being part of ILS.
Tasks and activities
- Advising our national and international customers with excellent service quality to ensure an optimal customer experience
- Various management tasks:
- Coordinate, monitor and supervise the daily activities of employees in the absence of the store manager
- Responsible for training employees and monitoring their performance in consultation with store management
- Ensuring the execution of tasks in consultation with the store management
- Responsible for day-to-day business in collaboration with the branch management at the respective branch
- Managing and developing employees in collaboration with the branch management - Role model function
- Personnel recruitment
- Telephone service, managing timetables and course schedules
- Course administration, course planning, invoicing
- Deputizing for employees in their absences and ensuring that the secretariat is staffed
- Management of the database and creation of employment contracts
- Supporting the management in general
Requirements and prerequisites:
- Basic commercial training
- University degree (Bachelor) in economics or languages desirable
- Experience in planning, sales, customer service, leadership and management
- Ability to lead and motivate employees
- Strong communication skills
- High social competence
- Initiative and ability to work in a team
- Sales-oriented, entrepreneurial thinking and acting personality
- Structured and efficient way of working
- Very good written and spoken German (native speaker level), as well as very good English and French skills (business fluent)
What we offer:
- Varied work in a dynamic, innovative and exciting working environment where there is never a dull moment
- Motivated, helpful and experienced founding team
- Flexibility in working hours and location
- Team events and transparent feedback culture
- Attractive remuneration and modern teaching infrastructure
- A steep learning curve with many challenges
The International Language School (ILS) helps clients learn over 40 languages. At our locations in Bern, Basel, Zurich and Aarau, we offer a variety of different courses in German, French, English, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and many more. Specializing in the teaching of foreign languages, we support adults, young people and corporate clients in language acquisition and regularly conduct language examinations in our institutes.
As a supervisor, you will work closely with the Head of Teaching and Quality. You are responsible for lesson observations and supporting teachers.
Tasks and activities
- Conducting classroom observations to evaluate the quality of teaching and identify areas for development
- Support inexperienced and experienced teachers through advice, coaching and mentoring to improve their andragogical and pedagogical skills in teaching practice
- Monitoring the quality of teaching and implementing measures for continuous improvement
- Advising teachers on questions or problems in the andragogical and pedagogical context and providing solutions
- Conducting introductory events for new teachers to familiarize them with ILS procedures and guidelines
- Organization and management of events in which the work as a teacher at the ILS is explained and presented in detail
Requirements and prerequisites:
- Degree in pedagogy or andragogy or in training desirable
- Proven experience in teaching adults
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to support teaching and quality management in development and implementation
- Organizational skills and the ability to plan and prioritize effectively
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
What we offer:
- Varied work in a dynamic, innovative and exciting working environment where there is never a dull moment
- Motivated, helpful and experienced founding team
- Flexibility in working hours and location
- Team events and transparent feedback culture
- Attractive remuneration and modern teaching infrastructure
- A steep learning curve with many challenges
The International Language School (ILS) helps clients learn over 40 languages. At our locations in Bern, Basel, Zurich and Aarau, we offer a variety of different courses in German, French, English, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and many more. Specializing in the teaching of foreign languages, we support adults, young people and corporate clients in language acquisition and regularly conduct language examinations in our institutes.
Tasks and activities
- Staffing the secretariat to answer questions from customers and teachers
- Telephone service, managing timetables and course schedules
- Advice for customers
- Course administration, course planning, invoicing and customer service
- Organization of events for customers
- Management of the database and creation of employment contracts
Requirements and prerequisites
- Completed secondary school with good grades
- Keyboarding (skill must be acquired before starting the apprenticeship)
- Fluent written and spoken German and English, other foreign languages are an advantage
- Quick comprehension
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Sense of responsibility
- Independence
What we offer
- Personal support from the vocational trainer
- Insight into a wide range of topics and areas of responsibility
- Support with school development (teaching materials)
- Dynamic, innovative and exciting working environment
- Motivated, helpful and experienced founding team
- Team events and transparent feedback culture
- Above-average remuneration
- Free language courses in groups
- A steep learning curve with many challenges
