FDN - Early Childhood Dance Teacher - 100 022

Inspire our youngest learners through movement, creativity, and the joy of dance.

• Campus: Foundation-wide (La Grande Boissière, Nations, La Châtaigneraie)
• Department: ENCORE Performing Arts Academy
• Reports to: Head of ENCORE
• Contract: Part-time (32-week teaching commitment)
• Start date: 2026-2027 school year
• Reference: 100 022

The ENCORE Performing Arts Academy is a vibrant pillar of Ecolint's extra-curricular programme. As an Early Childhood Dance Teacher, you will be the first to introduce our youngest students (ages 3 to 6) to the world of performing arts. By leading structured and engaging sessions that support coordination, musicality, and confidence, you help build the foundational skills and self-agency that are central to the Ecolint mission.

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) is the world's first international school, educating 4,500 students from 130 nationalities.

ENCORE is our dedicated performing arts academy, offering high-quality dance, drama groups, and LAMDA exam-preparation courses. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where students can develop their creative talents alongside their academic journey.

• Design and deliver a year-long curriculum of structured, creative movement sessions specifically tailored for early years (ages 3-6).
• Lead warm-ups, guided movement, and simple choreography appropriate to the age group.
• Maintain a calm, inclusive, and well-paced environment that fosters a positive learning experience.
• Support participation, coordination, and the development of self-confidence in young children.
• Engage with families and prepare students for informal sharings or end-of-year performances.
• Take accurate attendance, uphold safeguarding procedures, and potentially contribute to on-call cover teaching within the ENCORE programme.

You will thrive in this role if you possess:

• Recognised training in early childhood education or dance pedagogy (required).
• Significant experience teaching dance to young children (ages 3 to 6) and a strong understanding of early years development.
• Ability to lead structured, play-based sessions with clarity, consistency, and a strong classroom presence.
• Fluency in English is required; the ability to teach in French is a distinct advantage.
• A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss/EU citizenship.

Your personal attributes:

• A confident and caring approach to working with very young children.
• Highly organised and committed to consistency across the 32-week academic year.
• Able to build rapport quickly with students and communicate effectively with the ENCORE team and parents.

Please apply online through our recruitment platform, including:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three references (including your current or most recent employer)

Applications must be submitted to Mrs Allison Bryan, Head of ENCORE, International School of Geneva, citing reference number 100 022.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered.

www.ecolint.ch

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity among its staff. As such, we welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to their position, including prior checks with their previous employers and the authorities.