Home Language Tutor Russian (f/m/d) - Marginal Employment (Minijob)

Kleinmachnow

Part-time

Temporary

BBIS has an opening for a Home Language Tutor Russian (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: ASAP
Duration: Limited initially until 30th June 2027

About this role:
We are seeking a dedicated Home Language Tutor to support our Russian-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 Russian-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 Russian 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 Russian 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.

MANDATORY LEGAL CHECKLIST:

No employment contract can be issued without the following documents:

Work & Residence Permit: A valid German permit.
Proof of Address: Current Meldebescheinigung or similar registration.
Measles Immunity: Medical proof (if born after 1970).
Background Check: Extended Police Clearance (Erweitertes Führungszeugnis) not older than six months.
Tax & Social Security: German Tax ID, German Health Insurance, and a SEPA bank account.
Safeguarding Training: Proof of completed child protection/safeguarding training (invitation follows).

About us

BBIS Berlin Brandenburg International School is an independently run, state-approved, inclusive, English-medium day and boarding school serving the internationally-minded community of Germany’s capital region and beyond. As one of Europe’s leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools, BBIS proudly offers three IB programmes in the Primary, Middle and Diploma years of schooling. In the current school year 2025/26, our school teaches around 900 students who represent over 75 nationalities.

WORKING AT BBIS MEANS:

Having an impact. With professional competence and enthusiasm, we are improving day by day the educational level, and you too can have an impact on this ride.
Using our professional training to prepare you optimally for your task.
Pushing boundaries. Everyone is equally important and works together on uncharted challenges alongside inspiring colleagues from all over the world.
Having fun at work and beyond. Joining our team events – there's always something to celebrate! Or using our fitness offers to get balanced.
Feeling at home. Enjoying our green campus, our relocation service, and the international open-minded community.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ANTI-RACISM

In line with our mission, inclusion stands in the centre of our core values at BBIS to inspire everyone in our learning community to be responsible, compassionate global citizens. As such, we encourage applications for all positions 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 to apply to join BBIS.

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 of residence you resided in for more than 6 months during the last 10 years.

YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS:

Online Application (including CV or Professional Business Profile, e.g. LinkedIn)
Video-interview (ca. 45 minutes)
On-Site Interview (ca. 60 minutes)
Optional Reference Check (ideally send 2 professional references in your application)
Mandatory Compliance Documents - Submission of required compliance documents (incl. Measles
Protection, Police Clearance/Extended Criminal Records Check, Child Protection Training, etc.)
Feedback and / or Offer

We are looking forward to receiving your application!