Location: Copenhagen International School

Part-time, hourly paid position

Start date: September 22, 2025 – January 31, 2026 (with the possibility of extension)

What do we offer?

CIS provides a welcoming and international work environment where language learning is valued. As a Mother Tongue Russian Teacher, you will play an important role in supporting students in maintaining and developing their Russian language skills in a meaningful and engaging way.

What is the job about?

• Teaching a small group of students in Russian once per week.
• Lesson time: Wednesdays, from 15:00-16:00 and/or 16:00-17:00 (final schedule depends on student sign-up).
• Designing engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Supporting students in language acquisition and cultural understanding.

What do we expect from you?

• 1-3 years of teaching experience, preferably in language instruction.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills.
• A collaborative and professional approach within a culturally diverse school community.
• Fluency in Russian and proficiency in English.

Important information

• This is a temporary, hourly paid position.
• Applicants must already have a valid work and residence permit for Denmark.
• There is a possibility of extension for the next school year.

Ready to apply?

If you are passionate about supporting students in maintaining their Russian language skills, we encourage you to apply!

Please submit the following by Sunday, 14 September 2025:

• A motivated application (cover letter) outlining your qualifications and teaching experience.
• A detailed CV.
• A list of at least three references with contact details.

CIS reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date in the case of an exceptional applicant.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. CIS reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date in case of an outstanding applicant.

Employment at CIS is conditional upon the successful completion of an extensive background check, including verification of education, employment references, and a criminal history check covering the past 10 years. Additionally, all candidates will be required to complete child protection safeguarding training and other relevant assessments as part of our commitment to student safety and well-being.

Our working language is English and we look forward to receiving your application and CV in English as a PDF.

Candidate experience with CIS

CIS is fully committed to equity and inclusion; inclusion is one of our core values: "we create a welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and has equitable opportunities every day”. In the implementation of all of our educational and employment policies and practices, we do not tolerate discrimination and therefore make sure to observe the anti-discrimination regulation, including the protection against discrimination based on race, color, gender, citizenship, ethnic or social origin, age, disability, political views, religion, belief, sexual orientation and union membership.

In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), at CIS we believe all learners have equal rights to be protected from harm and abuse. CIS is a community school that strives to meet its students' many needs in a safe and secure environment. To achieve this aim, we build a culture of child protection at the school wherein all community members understand and meet their responsibilities and put the needs of the learners in the school community first. We meet the many challenges of establishing and sustaining a protection culture in our international, mobile, and varied community and context. Everybody at CIS has a responsibility to support the protection of learners. We will act without hesitation to ensure a child-safe environment. We also support the rights and well-being of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all participants.