Careers with us

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Stella International School is enjoying a period of highly dynamic growth; more and more parents are keen to enable their children to benefit from the distinctive education we offer in our kindergarten, primary and secondary schools. We are therefore always interested in hearing from committed individuals who identify with our educational philosophy and our vision for a holistic and values-based education.

Take a look at our job opportunities – perhaps one of them is the one for you? We’re looking forward to getting to know you!

Kindergarten

Kindergarten educator

Job description

The day-to-day work of Stella Kindergarten implements a holistic, innovative educational philosophy on the basis of Christian, specifically Catholic, values. Alongside nurturing children’s cognitive potential, we place central emphasis on character development and social and emotional education. Our kindergarten educators, their professional skills and their ability to model good character are at the forefront of realising our educational objectives. Their example makes a vital contribution to the values at the heart of our kindergarten.

The role

Delivering educational work with the children in your care
Implementing our educational philosophy and standards
Designing and delivering project-based, child-centred activities
Individual support for each child as a whole person, in accordance with their strengths
Written planning of and reflection on educational work
Communication with parents and educational partners

Person specification

Relevant qualifications (completed training at an institution for kindergarten education, a college of early years education or a college of Sozialpädagogik)
Pedagogical skills
Organisational skills
Very good standard of English
Excellent communication and team working skills
Creativity and musical/artistic ability
Awareness of young children’s needs and options for developmental support where required
Member of the Roman Catholic Church/practising Roman Catholic
Enthusiasm, a sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure
Intercultural skills

Salary

in accordance with the corresponding wage scale

How to apply

Please send your application, with your CV, a photograph and a covering letter, to bettina.kleedorfer@stella-kindergarten.at.

After-school educator

Job title: Kindergarten educator

Job description

You will be responsible for educational and organisational work within our after-school care setting, taking into account the curriculum and educational schemes in progress.

The role

Planning and implementing educational and childcare activities

Homework supervision
Creative activities (play, crafts, making music, etc.)
Leading/supervising physical activities (play, gymnastics, games etc.)
Leading/supervising visits to exhibitions and theatre performances
Co-creating the educational work in the setting
Implementing our educational philosophy and standards
Co-organising extracurricular activities
Creating a favourable learning environment
Individual support for each child as a whole person, in accordance with their strengths

Working in a team:

Coordinating educational work within the setting

Attending staff meetings

Supervising interns/placement students

Continuing professional development:

Completing 16 hours of CPD per year
Giving feedback to headteacher on desired and completed CPD and training
Keeping up to date with current professional literature, journals, etc.

Operational responsibilities (in consultation with the management):

Knowledge of the legal framework of your role/acquiring this knowledge from headteacher where required
Record keeping as required (visit records, minutes of meetings, master data, etc.)
Providing cover for other staff members in cases of illness, annual leave, training
Sharing in responsibility for the safety, hygiene, good order of the facility
Awareness of emergency plan (see concept)
Supervision and child safeguarding duties
General duties arising from the role/your contract of employment (covering opening hours, maintaining confidentiality, reporting absence as soon as is practicable)

Working with headteacher and your colleagues

Acting as a first point of contact for the headteacher as regards educational and organisational work in the after-school setting
Reporting to headteacher on important matters concerning the setting
Arranging trips and events to an appropriate timescale
Carrying out the instructions of the management
Immediate reporting of damage to and technical issues with the buildings, equipment, etc.
Informing management of suspected cases of communicable diseases at the setting

Communicating and working with parents in consultation with the headteacher and your colleagues

Arranging parent meetings and parent events as required, communicating about them and documenting their course and outcomes as required
Responsible participation in the planning of parent events, celebrations, etc.
Informing parents of significant incidents concerning their children

Cooperation with other authorities and institutions in consultation with headteacher

Cooperation with MA10, MA11
Cooperation with the youth welfare service, social workers, various counselling centres
Cooperation with the affiliated school
Cooperation with institutions in the local area (churches, other educational institutions, etc.)

Person specification

Relevant qualifications (completed training at an institution for kindergarten education, a college of early years education or a college of Sozialpädagogik)
Pedagogical skills
Organisational skills
Very good standard of English
Excellent communication and team working skills
Creativity and musical/artistic ability
Awareness of young children’s needs and options for developmental support where required
Member of the Roman Catholic Church/practising Roman Catholic
Enthusiasm, a sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure
Intercultural skills

Salary

in accordance with the corresponding wage scale

How to apply

Please send your application, with your CV, a photograph and a covering letter, to bettina.kleedorfer@stella-kindergarten.at.

After-school assistant

Job title: Assistant

Job description

Providing collaborative support to educators/group leaders. Childcare/light cleaning/tidying duties.

The role

Providing childcare and supporting educational work in the setting (in consultation with the educator in charge)

Supporting the after-school educator in the afternoon care of the children
Homework supervision
Creative activities (play, crafts, making music, etc.)
Leading/supervising physical activities (play, gymnastics, games etc.)
Leading/supervising visits to exhibitions and theatre performances
Co-creating the educational work in the setting
Implementing our educational philosophy and standards
Creating a favourable learning environment
Individual support for each child as a whole person, in accordance with their strengths

Maintaining the setting:

Cleaning and care of play and activity materials
Keeping the setting clean and tidy
Preparing snack for the children

Working in a team:

Assisting with educational work within the setting
Attending staff meetings

Operational responsibilities (in consultation with the educator in charge and the management):

Knowledge of the legal framework of your role/acquiring this knowledge from headteacher where required
Providing cover for other staff members in cases of illness, annual leave, training
Sharing in responsibility for the safety, hygiene, good order of the facility
Awareness of emergency plan (see concept)
Supervision and child safeguarding duties
General duties arising from the role/your contract of employment (covering opening hours, maintaining confidentiality, reporting absence as soon as is practicable)

Working with headteacher and your colleagues

Acting as a first point of contact for the educator in charge as regards educational and organisational work in the after-school setting
Reporting to the educator in charge on important matters concerning the setting
Arranging trips and events to an appropriate timescale
Immediate reporting of damage to and technical issues with the buildings, equipment, etc.
Carrying out the instructions of the educator in charge
Informing the educator in charge of suspected cases of communicable diseases

Communicating and working with parents in consultation with the educator in charge, the headteacher, and your other colleagues

Responsible participation in the planning of parent events, celebrations, etc.
Informing parents of significant incidents concerning their children

Person specification

Skills in working with children; relevant additional training desired
Enthusiasm, a sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure, organisational skills
At least CEFR level B2 in written and spoken German
Member of the Roman Catholic Church/practising Roman Catholic

Salary

in accordance with the corresponding wage scale

How to apply

Please send your application, with your CV, a photograph and a covering letter, to bettina.kleedorfer@stella-kindergarten.at.

Primary School

Primary school teacher

Job description

The work of Stella International School (primary school) implements a holistic, innovative educational philosophy on the basis of Christian, specifically Catholic, values. The school has an international focus and works closely with parents at all times. Alongside nurturing children’s cognitive potential, we place central emphasis on character development and social and emotional education.

The role

Teaching incl. Preschool according to the Austrian plan for primary school using innovative teaching methods and materials and differentiation for the respective school levels
Implementation of the CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) method in teaching through the medium of English in a majority of subjects
Arranging and realising projects, educational trips, festivals and celebrations, etc.
- One-to-one mentoring of pupils
- Working closely with parents via ongoing contact, periodic parent information evenings and
- two or three in-depth individual meetings with parents in each academic year
- Participation in further education events
- Participation in school development and public relations

Person specification

Relevant academic qualifications (teaching qualification) and work experience
Excellent proficiency in English
Excellent communication and team working skills
Creativity and musical/artistic ability
Member of the Roman Catholic Church/practising Roman Catholic
Enthusiasm, a sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure
Intercultural skills
Starting date by mutual agreement

Full teaching load

Salary in accordance with salary scale for teachers pursuant to Section 55 GehG (Austrian salary legislation)

Please send us your application, with your CV, a photograph and a covering letter, to jobs@stella-dc.at.

Secondary School

Secondary School Teacher

Our secondary school (Gymnasium) always welcomes applications for teaching posts in all subjects covered by the AHS (Neusprachliches Gymnasium) curriculum:

Mathematics, German, English, History and Social Studies, Geography and Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Physical Education and Sport, Biology and Environmental Studies, Visual Education, Craft, Design and Technology, Music Education, Religious Education, Digital Literacy

Please send us your application, with your CV, a photograph, and references, to jobs@stella-dc.at

We look forward to hearing from you.

Exercise and Sport Teacher (boys)

Job description

Stella International School (Gymnasium) implements a holistic, innovative educational concept based on Christian Catholic values. The school has an international focus and works closely with parents at all times. Alongside nurturing children’s cognitive potential, we place central emphasis on character development and social and emotional education.

The role

Teaching in grammar school classes according to the Austrian plan for grammar schools using innovative teaching methods and materials and differentiation for the respective school levels
Accompanying pupils on school trips and other educational activities
Cooperation with parents through ongoing contact, periodic parents’ evenings and detailed individual discussions with parents 2-3 times a year
Participation in further education events
Participation in school development and public relations

Person specification

Relevant academic qualifications (teaching qualification) and work experience
Excellent proficiency in English
Excellent communication and team working skills
Creativity
Member of the Roman Catholic Church/practising Roman Catholic
Enthusiasm, a sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure
Intercultural skills

Start date: 05.09.2022

Hourly level: Part-time

Salary in accordance with salary scale for teachers pursuant to Section 55 GehG (Austrian salary legislation)

Please send us your application, with your CV, a photograph and a covering letter, to jobs@stella-dc.at.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Teacher for Fine Arts Education and Handicrafts

Job description

The role

Teaching in grammar school classes according to the Austrian plan for grammar schools using innovative teaching methods and materials and differentiation for the respective school levels
Assessment of the pupils’ level of knowledge
Accompanying pupils on school trips and other educational activities
Cooperation with parents through ongoing contact, periodic parents’ evenings and detailed individual discussions with parents 2-3 times a year
Participation in further education events
Participation in school development and public relations

Person specification

Relevant academic qualifications (teaching qualification) and work experience
Excellent proficiency in English
Excellent communication and team working skills
Creativity
Member of the Roman Catholic Church/practising Roman Catholic
Enthusiasm, a sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure
Intercultural skills

Start date: 01.09.2021

Full teaching load

Salary in accordance with salary scale for teachers pursuant to Section 55 GehG (Austrian salary legislation)

Please send us your application, with your CV, a photograph and a covering letter, to jobs@stella-dc.at.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Would you like to support us?

Stella International School came into being on the initiative of a group of committed parents. We seek to provide a cosmopolitan education centred on values that will enable young people to forge the society of tomorrow. Public funds cannot cover the crucial extra support, inspiration, resources and activities a Stella education gives.

For this reason, we ask you to please support us with your donation!