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title: 'Teaching Assistant (German Speaking Classes) at GESS'
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# Teaching Assistant (German Speaking Classes) at GESS

- **Company:** GESS
- **Location:** Singapore
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/gess/010a8ea3-6a22-47c2-9337-e400689c3e7c

## Job description

## About GESS

As one of the leading international schools in Singapore, GESS is home to students from over 70 nations worldwide. We are for many families the home away from home and we are very happy that they are part of our school community which is based on mutual support and solidarity. With our language programme, we support our students to nurture this part of their identity and want to preserve the opportunity that they can grow up with multiple languages to be best prepared for an international environment. With the German International Abitur or the IB Programme they are perfectly prepared for their career after school. Our students enjoy lifelong learning and we take pride in our GESS values of respect, openness and diversity which our students will nurture in their life after school.

We were awarded with the “Deutsche Schulpreis” (German school prize) 2022, which was given to us for our extraordinary concept according to their motto “Make teaching better”. We stand out as the only German school abroad nominated for this award.

Die Deutsche Europäische Schule Singapur sucht qualifizierte Bewerber, die an der folgenden Position interessiert sind: Vorschulassistent/in, ab sofort oder nach Verfügbarkeit.

The German European School Singapore (GESS) is looking for expressions of interest for the position of Pre-School Teaching Assistant, commencing at the earliest convenience.

Responsabilities / Verantwortlichkeiten

- To embrace in all aspects of school life
- To be enthusiastic and passionate when working with children
- To work in collaboration with the class teacher, parents and children, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for children
- To develop respectful relationships with children, parents and teachers
- To be responsible and accountable for the supervision of children at all times
- Planning and preparing classroom activities, portfolios and school events with classroom teacher
- Cohesive nature to work with parents and other members of the school community
- Assist in the routine care of children
- Communicate with parents, teachers and school community
- Support a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement
- Demonstrate the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism
- Attend staff meetings, collaborative planning meetings and other school event, when required, i.e. professional development
- Teilnahme in allen Bereichen des Schullebens
- Begeisterung, Leidenschaft und Freude im Umgang mit Kindern
- Enge Kooperation mit der Klassenlehrer/in, den Eltern und den Kindern, um eine sichere und einladende Umgebung für die Kinder zu gewährleisten
- Aufbau von respektvollen Beziehungen zu Kindern, Eltern und Lehrern
- Aufsicht der Kinder zu jeder Zeit
- Planung und Vorbereitung von Unterrichtsaktivitäten, Portfolios und Schulveranstaltungen gemeinsam mit dem/der Klassenlehrer/in
- Unterstützung bei der Kinder-Betreuung
- Kommunikation mit Eltern, Lehrern und der Schul-Community
- Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Eltern und anderen Mitgliedern der Schulgemeinschaft
- Beitrag zur GESS-Kultur mit Fokus auf Reflektion und kontinuierlicher Verbesserung
- Höchste Standards von Ehrlichkeit, Integrität und Professionalität demonstrieren
- Teilnahme an Besprechungen des Lehrerkollegiums, Mitwirkung an gemeinsamen Planungsmeetings und anderen Schulveranstaltungen (z. B. berufliche Weiterbildung)

## Requirements / Anforderungen

- Must be proficient in German - spoken & written language - as the class will be conducted in German
- Good English skills - spoken & written language - is required, as you will be interacting with English-speaking students
- Have an engaging and attentive disposition with a passion and talent to work with young children
- Must have experience in teaching hands-on and inquiry lead approaches as well as in a play-based curriculum
- The ability to approach people in a friendly and welcoming manner
- Must demonstrate strong work ethics & possess a positive working attitude and be a great team player
- Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse sind erfolderlich - sowohl mündlich als auch schriftlich - da der Unterricht auf Deutsch durchgeführt wird
- Gute Englischkenntnisse sind erforderlich, für die Zusammenarbeit mit englischsprachigen Kindern
- Selbstständigkeit, Zuverlässgikeit und viel Freude an der Arbeit mit Kindern
- Engagierte und aufmerksame Persönlichkeit mit Leidenschaft für die Zusammenarbeit mit kleinen Kindern
- Erfahrung in der Anwendung praxisorientierter und forschungsbasierter Ansätze sowie in einem spielbasierten Lehrplan
- Proaktive Persönlichkeit mit einer hohen Arbeitsmoral, positiven Arbeitseinstellung und mit hoher Teamfähgikeit

Fair Recruitment and Safeguarding: We are committed to fair recruitment practices and safeguarding the welfare of all students. We ensure that our hiring processes are free from discrimination and bias on the basis of age, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language or disability. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we conduct thorough background checks on all candidates which include criminal background checks in all countries lived and worked in for the last ten years, as well as reference checks. Any offer is subject to the satisfactory completion of such checks.  Our school prioritises the safety and well-being of our students, and we expect all staff members to uphold these values.

## About GESS

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GESS is a not-for-profit international school in Singapore offering both the International Baccalaureate (IB) and German curricula to students aged 2 to 18.
- **Entity Type**: Private (not-for-profit school association led by an elected committee)
- **Headquarters**: Singapore (2 Dairy Farm Lane, Singapore 677621)
- **Founded**: 1971
- **Founders**: Founded by a group of parents (specific names not publicly listed)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Education (International School)
- **Target customers**: B2C – families and students (ages 2–18) from diverse nationalities; 68 nationalities represented
- **Mission / purpose**: “To empower our students in making a positive contribution to the world of tomorrow” – developing confident, forward-looking students through respect, openness and diversity.

## Products & Services
- **International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme**: English‑speaking curriculum stream leading to IB diploma.
- **German Abitur Programme**: German curriculum stream taught in German.
- **Language Programmes**: Over 15 languages taught both integrated and after school, leveraging a student body speaking 70 languages.
- **BeyondClassrooms Programme**: Partnerships with 15 leading global companies and organisations (internships, industry expert talks, hands‑on STEM programmes) to give students real‑world insights.
- **Co‑curricular Activities**: 200+ programmes and activities offered outside the classroom.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not applicable (not‑for‑profit entity; no disclosed valuation)
- **Key Metric**: Total student enrolment of over 1,850 students supported by 400+ full‑time and part‑time staff (as of latest data)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: 15 global companies and organisations for the BeyondClassrooms programme; HoneyKids Asia “Singapore International School of the Year 2023”
- **Growth Signals**: Moved to a new state‑of‑the‑art campus in August 2018; student community has grown to 1,850 while retaining community feel; accredited by five education organisations

## Competitive Advantages
- **Holistic, dual‑curriculum offering**: One of few schools globally offering both IB and German Abitur, catering to a diverse, multilingual community.
- **Strong community governance**: Parent‑led board of governors and school association drive strategic direction, ensuring reinvestment of every dollar into teaching and learning.
- **Five international accreditations**: A select number of schools globally achieve this level of recognition.
- **Language and cultural richness**: 68 nationalities, 70 languages, and over 15 languages taught – a unique multicultural environment.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Continuing to innovate teaching and learning, expanding experiential learning through the BeyondClassrooms programme, and maintaining a strong, inclusive community culture.
- **Growth direction**: Attracting top teaching talent, investing in staff development, and further strengthening partnerships with global organisations.

## Why Work Here
- **Great Place to Work® Certified**: GESS participated in the Trust Index© Employee survey and earned certification, with employees citing a positive environment, supportive colleagues, and caring policies.
- **Meaningful Work**: Staff contribute to empowering students to make a positive impact on the world.
- **Amazing People**: Collaborative community with passionate, committed colleagues from all over the globe.
- **Great Benefits**: Well‑being prioritised for staff and their families.
- **Grow and Learn**: Investment in professional development and career growth.
- **Flexibility**: Work‑life integration supported, understanding the challenges of an international school setting.
- **Work mode**: On‑site roles (Singapore campus); part‑time and full‑time positions available.

## Sources
1. [gess.edu.sg – Careers](https://www.gess.edu.sg/en/careers)
2. [gess.edu.sg – Jobs](https://www.gess.edu.sg/en/careers/jobs-at-our-international-school-in-singapore)
3. [gess.edu.sg – About Our School](https://www.gess.edu.sg/en/about)
4. [jobs.lever.co/gess](https://jobs.lever.co/gess)
5. [gess.edu.sg – Great Place to Work](https://www.gess.edu.sg/en/careers/great-place-to-work)

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