Are you a German speaking educator and interested in joining our school next year or sometime in the future? Please reach out to employment@tcgis.org and we would be happy to talk to you about our school and opportunities. If the following job descriptions sound like you, please feel free to send us an open application - a "Blindbewerbung" anytime throughout the year.

Open Positions 2022-23 School Year

Kindergarten Teacher
​.5 Educational Assistant
​Full-time Educational Assistant
​Kinderclub Activity Leader - Part-time, Afternoons
​Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal)
We also actively seeking Substitute Teachers (see below). 

Open Positions 2023-24 School Year

Substitute Teachers: 
​TCGIS is always looking for substitute teachers. If you are licensed to teach in MN and have an interest in German culture, please check out our openings at www.teachersoncall.com.  German language skillspreferred but not required.
 
Internal Applicants:
To apply, please send a letter of interest and current resume (German OR English) to employment@tcgis.org

External Applicants:
To apply, please send a cover letter, résumé, copies of transcripts and two letters of reference (German OR English) to ​employment@tcgis.org

​TCGIS Intern Progam / Praktikantenprogramm

Studierst du Grundschullehramt, Lehramt für Hauptschule, Realschule oder Gymnasium, Sonderpädagogik (gerne mit Zusatzqualifikation Deutsch als Fremdsprache), sprichst Deutsch als Muttersprache und hast Lust auf ein Schulpraktikum in den USA?

Wir bieten:
  • Praktikum für ein Semester (Aug-Jan, Jan-Juni) oder für ein volles Jahr (Aug-Juni) in den Klassenstufen K-4, 5-8 oder im Bereich Inklusion und Sonderpädagogik
  • 5 Arbeitstage/Woche und eine monatliche Vergütung von $250 ​
  • Unterbringung in amerikanischen Gastfamilien mit Verpflegung
  • Innovatives Immersionskonzept
  • Ein engagiertes Team aus deutschsprachigen und amerikanischen LehrerInnen
  • Eine dynamische Schulgemeinschaft ​
TCGIS Statement of Equity, Diversity, & Belonging.

Education Assistant's Union Contract

Find a copy of the 2020-2022 TCGIS Education Assistant's Union Contract here.

Teacher's Union Contract
Find a copy of the 2021-2023 TCGIS Teachers' Union Contract here.

World Best Workforce Report

Download a copy of the 2019-2020 World Best Workforce Report

Download a copy of the 2017-2018 QComp Annual Report​

Health Insurance Policy

Group Health Benefits Policy
​Benefits 2020-21

General Hiring Information

American Citizens: All elementary classroom teaching positions require fluency in German and a valid Minnesota teaching license.  Most middle school teaching positions require a valid Minnesota teaching license.

German-speaking Residents in the USA: Native German speakers may qualify for teaching positions with a German teaching license, or as a Community Expert with the state of Minnesota.  Please see the Minnesota Department of Education website for licensing details.

Teachers from German-Speaking Countries: Teachers from German-speaking countries can be employed at TCGIS through a variety of ways. To work directly with the school on possible employment, send a cover letter, resumé, copies of transcripts and two letters of reference to employment@tcgis.org. TCGIS has resources for assisting with work visas for qualified German-speaking teaching candidates. Some German teachers come to TCGIS through the STEP program of the Checkpoint Charlie Foundation in Berlin, Germany. Please access their application material at www.cc-stiftung.de. Other teachers may find a position at www.auslandschulwesen.de or https://www.lehrer-weltweit.de/jobs

J1-Teacher Visa Requirements

Student Teachers & Interns: Most of our classroom assistant positions are filled by native German speakers through our Intern program. We collaborate closely with CICD - the Center for International Career Development on obtaining the required J-1 Visa for a teaching internship in the US.  For more questions,  please contact the Intern Coordinator Katharina Schirg.  

​It is TCGIS's policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. TCGIS does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status or veteran status. TCGIS also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.