German as a Foreign Language (DaF) Teacher - In-person courses in Aarau (A1)

• 09 October 2026
• 100%
• Indefinite duration
• Zürich

Flying Teachers is looking for a qualified teacher for the German course.

Tasks ##

• Teach German A1 to an adult in person.
• Adapt methods according to the student's level and needs.
• Evaluate progress and maintain professional communication.

Skills ##

• Training in German teaching, experience desired.
• Excellent communication skills and patience.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to students' needs.

Flying Teachers is currently looking for a qualified and committed teacher for German as a foreign language (DaF) to take charge of an individual German course at level A1 in Aarau.

The course takes place on-site and is aimed at an adult learner wishing to expand and consolidate already acquired German knowledge.

Course Details

Type of teaching: German as a foreign language - Individual course

Level: A1 - Beginner 1

Teaching location: 5000 Aarau, Switzerland

Course start: 2 November 2026

Total duration: 15 hours

Teaching volume: 10 course units of 90 minutes

Frequency: 1 course unit per week

Form of teaching: In-person course

Possible schedules

Friday, between 09:00 and 11:00 - preferred

Monday, between 09:00 and 11:00 - alternative

The exact course schedule will be fixed in agreement with the teacher and the learner.

Information about the learner and course objectives

The learner will have already completed approximately 45 hours of German courses by 2 November 2026 and is at level A1.

Their native language is Turkish. They possess only very weak knowledge of English.

The objective of the course is to systematically deepen the already acquired German knowledge, to further develop communicative skills, and to help the learner build a solid linguistic foundation at level A1.

It is particularly important to have clear and understandable pedagogy, an adapted learning pace, as well as a patient, motivating transmission of course content adapted to the individual needs of the learner.

Experience in teaching learners with little knowledge of English as well as knowledge of Turkish is an advantage, but not mandatory.

Who are we?

Flying Teachers is a private language school founded more than 25 years ago. We are based in Switzerland and also have sites in Germany and Hungary.

We teach a wide range of languages, offer support courses for children in regular school as well as intensive courses for different age groups. Furthermore, we collaborate with companies to offer targeted linguistic solutions adapted to needs.

Our philosophy is to offer our clients a professional and flexible service and to adapt teaching individually to their needs. At the same time, we appreciate our teachers and the skills they bring to teaching.

What do we expect from you?

You plan your teaching in an efficient, structured, and targeted manner.

You design teaching centered on the participants and take into account individual learning needs.

You adapt your teaching methods to the linguistic level and the existing linguistic knowledge of the learners.

You transmit course content in a clear, understandable, and practical way, even in the event of learners' weak knowledge of English.

You perform, if necessary, analyses of the learning level and needs.

You reliably document attendance and learning progress.

You maintain professional and reliable communication with our office.

You ideally live in Aarau or the nearby surroundings.

You have a valid permit to engage in professional activity in Switzerland.

Experience in online teaching as well as knowledge in the use of digital pedagogical tools is an advantage.

Requirements

SVEB training or a degree in the field of German as a foreign or second language; fide certificate is an advantage

Experience in adult teaching

Experience in teaching German as a foreign or second language, particularly at beginner level A1

German as a native language or German knowledge at level C2

Ability to make teaching understandable and varied even without significant English support

Excellent communication skills and pleasure in working with people

Patience, empathy, and motivating pedagogy

Flexibility and adaptability

Autonomous, structured, and reliable work

Willingness to undergo continuous training

Availability for in-person teaching in Aarau, preferably on Friday between 09:00 and 11:00, alternatively on Monday between 09:00 and 11:00

Your application

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents including CV, cover letter, diplomas, certificates, and references as well as, if necessary, proof of your valid residence and work permit for Switzerland.

We await your application via the application button below and hope to be able to welcome you to our teaching team soon.