FDN - Development Lead - 130 192

Foundation

The Ecolint Institute of Learning and Teaching

Seeks for ASAP

Founded in 1924, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint educates 4500 students aged from 3-18 representing over 140 nationalities. Each of our seven schools is dedicated to the development of seven life-worthy, future-ready global competencies: we develop lifelong learning, self-agency, the ability to interact with the world, and with others, and resources to develop transdisciplinary, multiliterate thinking. Through this, we drive our mission, which is to educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the Model United Nations system and the International Baccalaureate. We have around 1250 employees representing more than 60 nationalities, united as one core of dynamic professionals, committed to our mission.

The Institute of Learning and Teaching was created in 2010 by the International School of Geneva. The Institute serves the Ecolint and the wider international community of educators in their quest to refine and adapt education to serve the needs of linguistically, culturally, and neurodiverse students, now and in the future. We do this by nurturing preservice and inservice educators and leaders to become research-informed, reflective practitioners who continuously develop their pedagogical practice in response to evolving student and societal needs. We do this through initial teacher education, professional development, research, and collaboration.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered

To complete our team, we are looking for an:

Development Lead - Full time

Temporary contract from February to August 2025

Reports to the Head of the Institute of Learning and Teaching

Purpose: Ensuring each child or young person's harmonious development, by analyzing and improving the quality of education and the Foundation's teaching programmes, by providing a pedagogical vision and training that supports that vision, and by being up-to-date on pedagogical research and training the next generation of educators.

Key responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Assist the Head of the Institute of Learning and Teaching to develop professional development offerings for the entire teaching staff in line
• Manage the design and promotion of professional development sessions and all of the Institute's course
• Increase the Institute's visibility through education and marketing initiatives
• Write, update, and monitor the Institute's website
• Supervise the organization of professional development workshops offered by outside trainers
• Manage applications for the various training programmes
• Liaise with course facilitators in supporting their needs to deliver courses
• Create Pre and post-survey questionnaires
• Analyze and present survey results
• Hold regular course information sessions
• Serve as a liaison to universities with which the Foundation has partnerships
• Monitor internal training and their impact
• Write and regularly revise all documentation related to programmes
• Increase the Institute's visibility through education and marketing initiatives
• Supervise the organization of professional development workshops offered by outside trainers
• Conduct intake interviews for course applicants
• Set goals for participants, monitor progress and provide coaching
• Plan and lead sessions during professional development days
• Participate in analyzing the Foundation's educational programmes, and in researching best practices
• Support the Institute team in organizing education-related seminars
• Track budgets

Candidate requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position
• University degree in Education or related discipline
• Experience in international education
• Track record of engagement with education research
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• IT literate and experienced in the worthwhile use of technology for learning
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sincere respect and understanding of cultural differences
• Have the ability to work in French and English

Candidates are required to apply online by sending their current CV, the contact details of three referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer, and a cover letter for the attention of Mrs. Katrina Jihad, Head of the Institute of Learning and Teaching, International School of Geneva, by February 6th, 2025, mentioning the reference number 130 192.

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.