General ResponsibilitiesLower School ProgramEvaluate prospective and current students, both in-person and virtually, and advise families and CCES regarding appropriate placementSupport the Admissions Department in processing applications for German families and participate in Admissions Committee meetingsAssess applicants to the German Program who do not come from the German school system to determine appropriate placement and readinessCommunicate the scheduling needs of the German Lower School Program to appropriate school representatives and collaborate to ensure an effective scheduleDevelop and maintain a Stoffverteilungsplan that aligns the Bavarian curriculum with the CCES school year and develop weekly lesson plans accordinglyTeach all eligible German students in accordance with the Bavarian curriculum, including German language instruction and one period of German mathematics each weekPrepare detailed student evaluations, including progress reports and report cards, twice annually using the schedule and format of German schoolsPrepare final evaluations for students returning to Germany, incorporating input from classroom teachers and specialists to support successful transition to their receiving schoolsDevelop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with students and families through parent group meetings, meetings with parent representatives, and individual parent conferencesSupport German families and students throughout the overall integration process and provide guidance and assistance with reintegration into German schools, including mediation when necessaryMaintain partnerships and regular communication with schools in Germany and follow up on student reintegration processesMaintain current knowledge of developments in the Bavarian school system and communicate relevant information to CCES faculty and staffIntroduce CCES teachers to the Bavarian school system and its academic expectations and practicesCollaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, and Lower School administration to support students' academic, social, and therapeutic needsSelect and obtain appropriate learning materials approved by the Bavarian Ministry of EducationMonitor and verify the academic level and quality of the German Lower School Program Maintain accurate student files and organize program-related administrative materialsParticipate fully in Lower School responsibilities, including faculty meetings, morning, lunch, or recess duty, and carpool as required. In addition to teaching, this individual will manage the German School Program and serve as a liaison among CCES departments, German families, and the broader German community, BMW, and the Bavarian school system, with a particular focus on supporting students' smooth reintegration into the Bavarian school system.