Employment

FIS has a dedicated faculty who create A World of Opportunities for students from every corner of the globe. Our inquiry-based teaching and learning practices help young people make connections within units of study and across academic disciplines. We welcome your interest in joining them.

We actively seek qualified teachers from around the world who wish to help us fulfill our school's mission. Recruitment generally begins in January for positions for the following school year, but applications can be submitted when the list of open positions at both campuses is made available.

Application Process

Because a personal interview is required prior to hiring, it is beneficial for interested applicants from outside Germany to register for and attend a job fair. Interview appointments can sometimes be made in advance through the divisional principals or with our school staff directly at recruiting conferences.

Frankfurt International School typically attends a number of hiring fairs in the UK and United States, such as the Search Associates Fairs in London and Cambridge/Boston. For the 2020-21 school year, FIS is planning on attending the following fairs:

  • Search Associates Fair: London, 15-18 January 2021
  • Search Associates Fair: Cambridge, Boston, USA, 22-25 January 2021

All qualified candidates must apply for open positions using our online application process. View our current job openings here.

FIS Job Alerts System

If you would like to be notified automatically via email when new positions are posted at FIS, please sign up here to receive job alerts via email.

Your email address will only be used to contact you regarding job openings or recruitment activities. You may unsubscribe at any time following the direction in the email you received after signing up for the job alerts function.

Substitute Teacher Applications

Currently, FIS does not have any openings for substitute teachers or substitute teacher assistants.

Child Protection Commitment

To ensure the safety and welfare of children, Frankfurt International School follows the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. FIS recruiting practices are designed to attract and retain faculty who share this commitment.

We Seek Faculty who are

  • Energized by our mission statement
  • Passionate about the academic and personal development of the students
  • Committed to challenging themselves through professional development
  • Capable of working with parents as partners
  • Equipped with personal values that are aligned with our beliefs

To qualify, applicants need:

  • A teaching qualification
  • A minimum of two years teaching experience, student teaching and substitute work not included
  • Experience and comfort using technology in the classroom
  • Good inter-personal and communication skills
  • An advanced degree is preferred
  • Previous experience at an international school, if possible

Compensation & Benefits

FIS offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including:

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual bonus
  • Subsidized education for children of foreign-hire faculty
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Airfare to and from Frankfurt at the beginning and end of employment
  • Shipping allowance
  • Emergency travel expenses
  • Accident insurance
  • Supplementary pension scheme
  • School contributions to health, nursing care, pension and unemployment insurance
  • Sick, personal, maternity and parent leave
  • Relocation assistance
  • Limited financial support for initial relocation payments


You can find more detailed information on our benefits package by downloading our Employee Information Brochure or Benefits Information Sheet.

Primary School
Alfred-Lechler-Str. 10
61440 Oberursel, Germany
+49 (0) 6171-2024-500
Elementary/Upper School
An der Waldlust 15
61440 Oberursel, Germany
+49 (0)6171-2024-0
Wiesbaden Campus
Rudolf-Dietz-Str. 14
65207 Wiesbaden, Germany
+49 (0) 6127-9940-0
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