For our Salem campus (grades 5–10), we are looking for teaching and boarding school assistants (m/f/d) to start on February 1 or September 1, particularly those with experience in foreign languages and/or mathematics and science subjects.
The position is particularly suitable for teacher training students before they begin their teaching internship, as well as for social education workers. The positions are normally limited to half a school year, but an extension may be possible.
Boarding School / Teaching Assistant (m/f/d)
(residential position)
Full-time or part-time
Überlingen | Salem
September 2026
Personal strengths and characteristics
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Campus Life & Community: You will live on campus and actively participate in our vibrant, international school community.
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Versatility: You are prepared to cover teaching and boarding substitutions and provide transport services for school activities as needed.
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Academic Support: You will supervise daily study halls (homework sessions) and assist students with their academic progress.
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Commitment: You will take on four weekend duties per semester and may contribute to other areas of boarding life, such as private tutoring.
Education and qualifications
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Academic Background: You hold a Bachelor’s degree, the First State Examination, or an equivalent diploma in one or more relevant teaching subjects.
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Passion for Education: You have a strong interest in working intensively with students within a progressive (reformist) boarding school environment.
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Resilience: You are flexible, reliable, and capable of handling the dynamic demands of boarding school life.
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Languages & Licensing: Proficiency in German (suitable for classroom environments), conversational English, and a valid Class B driver's license are required.
Salem Benefits
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Accommodation: We offer boarding school accommodation at a reasonable price directly on campus.
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Compensation: An appropriate salary with opportunities for additional income (e.g., through tutoring).
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Professional Development: Gain valuable experience through job shadowing in classrooms and boarding houses, with the opportunity to teach independent units by arrangement.
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Work-Life-Balance: A flexible 39.5-hour weekly contract, with all school holidays off.
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Weekly Downtime: One designated day off during the week to ensure a balanced schedule.
Contribute yourself and your personal strengthsWhether it's hiking or another hobby, use your interests to accompany and support our pupils in programmes and projects.
Become part of our international working and living communityLook forward to an environment that embraces diversity, mutual support and shared learning.
Your further development is important to usWe support you in your professional and personal development – whether it's further education or training.
Benefit from a strong networkRound Square, DIV or "Looking over the fence" – we are part of diverse networks and actively promote exchange beyond our organisation.
What makes Salem special
Schule Schloss Salem is a state-approved boarding school with around 280 employees. Since 1920, we have been working in the spirit of our founder Kurt Hahn with a clear goal: to shape personalities. We support young people from over 40 countries in taking on responsibility, experiencing community and developing their individual talents. To achieve this, we need employees who are professionally competent – but above all who work with passion, openness and heart. What makes Salem special is not only our students, but also our team: people who enjoy working in an international environment, contributing ideas and actively shaping the school and boarding school. And best of all, away from campus, one of the most beautiful regions in Germany awaits you. Lake Constance and the Alps offer water and winter sports, diverse culture and a high quality of life.
Standort Schloss Salem
Salem International College (Überlingen):
Contact
Natalie Lander
Rekrutierung pädagogischer Mitarbeitende
Tel.: +49 7553 919 - 516
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