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Italian Teacher

About the American High School The American High School was founded based on a strong pedagogical idea. Our guiding star is that “we work for our students and staff to reach their full potential.” Therefore, we focus on both knowledge development and personal growth. Our culture is characterized by clear rules with care. We call it “Frames and Hugs.” The school operations are organized to prepare students for an international labor market in a rapidly changing world, which is why our logo reads “Get ready for the world.”

Everything that happens at the school is based on our four core values: Courage, Kindness, Knowledge & Curiosity, and Grit. In classrooms and hallways, interactions between students and staff are characterized by behaviors derived from these values. We work closely with students and always prioritize their best interests.

About the American High School, Gothenburg

Our newly built school is located in Lindholmen, next to Karlatornet, where we moved in during the autumn of 2024. Approximately 520 students study at the school in the Natural Science, Technology, Economics, or Social Science programs. Teaching is conducted in both Swedish and English by a competent and driven teaching staff with a strong sense of community.

About the Role

As a teacher, you will teach our students Italian. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, assessing, and evaluating your own teaching. You are expected to lead lessons based on our pedagogical structure, which you will receive guidance in. You will teach in a digital environment using digital teaching materials in combination with traditional literature.

The position is a permanent employment at 40%. The employment begins with a 6-month probationary period. Start date is August 4, 2025.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone with a teaching license and experience in teaching, who is qualified to teach Italian. You have a strong commitment to teaching and want to help develop the organization together with a strong team of colleagues, sharing our pedagogical vision:

https://www.amerikanskagymnasiet.se/om-skolan/tankar-om-skola/ (https://www.amerikanskagymnasiet.se/om-skolan/tankar-om-skola/).

We are looking for someone who leads in line with our motto “Frames & Hugs,” which means clear leadership and clear rules combined with strong care for each student. With your energy, responsiveness, and perseverance, you find it easy to engage and create participation towards common goals. Teamwork and transparency are key principles.

You are expected to have good communication skills in both Swedish and English, in both spoken and written form. You have the ability to use a wide range of digital teaching materials and possess a solid digital competence.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Application

Application deadline: May 15 2025.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application period ends.

Contact Information

Assistant Principal Simon Strömberg, simon.stromberg@amerikanskagymnasiet.se

HR Manager Elin Fagerberg, elin.fagerberg@amerikanskagymnasiet.se