Location: Kleinmachnow (Berlin region) – Local residency required.
Contract: Marginal employment (Minijob, up to €603/month).
Rate: Competitive daily/hourly rate for days worked.
Start date: 01.08.2026
Duration: Limited initially until 30th June 2027

About this role:

We are seeking a dedicated Home Language Tutor to support our Korean-speaking students in the Secondary School (ages 12+). In this role, you will work closely with qualified teachers on a fixed schedule to nurture the students' native language skills, support their cultural identity, and help them integrate their linguistic background into our IB Programme (MYP/DP).

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES

Student Support: Work directly with native Korean-speaking students under the guidance of qualified teachers, ensuring learning continuity in both languages.
Linguistic Bridge: Help students activate prior knowledge and conceptual understandings in Korean to support their learning within the English-taught IB framework.
Cultural Identity: Foster the students' home language development and support their cultural identity within our diverse community.
Collaboration: Communicate effectively with classroom teachers and parents regarding student progress and linguistic needs.

YOUR QUALIFICATION

Language Proficiency: Native-level fluency in Korean and highly proficient (near-native) command of English. Excellent communication skills in both languages are essential for collaborating with our international faculty.
Pedagogical Awareness: Ability to navigate the complexities of language acquisition and translanguaging in an international school setting.
Experience: Proven experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting.
Work Permit: A valid German work permit is mandatory at the time of application.
Mindset: Reliable, professional, and committed to the IB Learner Profile with a positive "can-do" attitude.