BBIS has an opening for a Home Language Tutor Dutch (f/m/d).
* 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 Dutch-speaking students in the Primary School (ages 3–12). 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 Primary Years Programme (PYP).
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
* Student Support: Work directly with native Dutch-speaking students (ages 3–12) under the guidance of qualified teachers, ensuring learning continuity in both languages.
* Linguistic Bridge: Help students activate prior knowledge and conceptual understandings in Dutch to support their learning within the English-taught IB PYP 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 Dutch 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.
About us
BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is an independent, state-approved, English-medium day and boarding school serving the internationally minded community of Germany's capital region and beyond. Committed to inclusion and a global outlook, BBIS is one of Europe's leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, proudly offering all three IB programmes – the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP), from primary through secondary to university preparation. In the current school year, our school teaches around 900 students representing over 75 nationalities.
WORKING AT BBIS MEANS:
* Having an impact. With professional competence and enthusiasm, we are improving the educational level day by day – and you too can make a difference on this journey.
* Continuous growth. We provide professional training and induction to set you up for success in your role.
* Pushing boundaries. Everyone matters equally, taking on new challenges together alongside inspiring colleagues from all over the world.
* Having fun at work and beyond. Join our team events – there's always something to celebrate! Or make use of our fitness facilities to find your balance.
* Feeling at home. Enjoy our green campus, our relocation service, and our international, open-minded community.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ANTI-RACISM
Inclusion is at the heart of our core values at BBIS, reflecting our mission to inspire every member of our learning community to become a responsible, compassionate global citizen. We actively welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those who identify as BIPOC, those with (dis)abilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those traditionally underrepresented in the international school community.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
BBIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow international 'Safer Recruitment' protocols. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including a 10-year employment history check, satisfactory references, and enhanced police checks (erweitertes Führungszeugnis) from all countries in which you have lived for more than 6 months during the last 10 years.
MANDATORY LEGAL CHECKLIST & SAFER RECRUITING
To comply with German legal requirements and our high Safeguarding and CIS accreditation standards, the following documentation is required before the start of employment:
* Work Permit: Valid German permit preferred; visa support available for long-term commitments.
* Measles Immunity: Medical proof (if born after 1970).
* Degrees: Original certificate + official proof of comparability.
* Background Checks: Police clearances from all countries of residence (needed early for mandatory Unterrichtsanzeige).
* Chronological CV: Complete professional history overview (CIS requirement).
* Safeguarding Training: Mandatory BBIS session (invitation follows).
YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS:
* Step 1: Submit your CV or professional profile (e.g. via Search Associates or LinkedIn) through our BBIS careers page. Please ensure your professional history is listed chronologically, in line with international safeguarding standards.
* Step 2: Join a first conversation via video call (approx. 45 minutes).
* Step 3: Visit our BBIS campus (approx. 60 minutes).
* Step 4: Provide contact details of at least two professional referees, including your current or most recent supervisor. Confidential vetting is a mandatory part of our safer recruiting process.
* Step 5: Complete the final verification of your documents from the Mandatory Legal Checklist, followed by official feedback and/or a contract offer.
We look forward to receiving your application!