We have a lot of opportunities for professional growth. Teachers can attend seminars (fortbildung), and afterwards, they present their learnings in team meetings to further the education of the rest of the team. Unfortunately, there aren’t currently a lot of English Fortbildung prospects, so English teachers without good German skills don’t really attend the Fortbildungs to the same extent. We are however supported in getting our B1. We are also currently working on cultivating a feedback culture through feedback rounds in our team meetings, as well as internal and external supervisions. As well, new teachers undergo a mentoring program at the beginning of their employment which lasts 4+ months, consisting of weekly meetings with the Hausleitung to go over the concept and house procedures, and to discuss any pedagogical questions and concerns. I think these things makes Cocon a great place for teachers who are continually looking to refine their teaching abilities.<br/>I know there are opportunities for growth within the company, as I watched one of my teammates be promoted to a group leader this year!
You can take part in regular trainings that align with your goals and interests. Often the external educational trainings are only offered in German, which can be inconvenient for English-speaking employees, but this is also to be expected when working in a different country.<br/>Professional development is taken seriously by management, if you want to achieve your goals, they will help you to get where you need as much as they can.
There is a language barrier for English Teachers, especially in the beginning; but most communication from lead teachers and management is also in English