Junior Language Club
🌟Meet Our Leadership Team🌟
At the JLC IH Düsseldorf, Samuel Rönitz is responsible for management, Max Maximov for the academics and Erika Schild for operations. They are supported by a great team of over 30 language instructors.
Samuel Rönitz
Samuel Rönitz
Responsible for management..
Max Maximov
Max joined the JLC IH Düsseldorf in January 2018. His robust operational and strategic expertise stems from diverse environments, including the public and private education as well as the corporate sectors.
Max’s background encompasses higher ed language instruction, curriculum development and education abroad program design, language school leadership in the United States and in Germany. Max holds a master’s degree in Germanic Philology and is trained in foreign language instruction as well as in education administration.
As a strategic member of the senior team, Max is dedicated to enhancing operational excellence and crafting pivotal strategic initiatives for the future of young learners at JLC – IH Düsseldorf. His commitment extends to fostering an inclusive and thoughtful organizational culture. Passionate about education, Max aims to create memorable well-rounded learning experiences for young individuals, enabling them to seize optimal opportunities in our rapidly evolving world. He eagerly looks forward to contributing to JLC IHD’s transformative journey, uniting people and empowering them to reach their fullest potential.
Céline Herting
Céline is not only our program coordinator, but also a German and French teacher at the JLC………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Our Team – international, dedicated, and warm-hearted 🌍✨
At JLC, we are proud of our international team of experienced and passionate professionals
who specialize in language education for children.
Our teachers and staff come from a variety of countries and cultural backgrounds
– just like our students. This diversity enriches our daily work and is reflected in the way we teach and interact.
What unites us all? A shared passion for language, education, and child-centered learning.
With empathy, creativity, and professionalism, we create lessons and learning environments where children feel safe,
motivated, and empowered to make real progress.
Our shared mission: To provide the best language education for children in Düsseldorf
– along with a level of service that families can truly rely on.
JLC DÜSSELDORF
🌟Meet Our Teachers🌟
Allyson Rushton
Lead Teacher English
Aleyna Isic
Teacher German
Astrid Schmitz
Teacher German and English
Bertrand Achu
Teacher English
Celine Pattison-Smith
Teacher French
Emma Ehrenwald
Teacher English and Spanish
Kai Schwertner
Teacher English
Laura Prieto
Teacher English
Leonie Wenzel
Teacher German
Lu Biondi
Junior Teacher English and Spanish
Mariama Bah
Teacher English
Nii Nai Adjei-Mensah
Teacher English
Nik Young
Teacher English
Phoebe Mahondas
Teacher German
Roxanne Teifel
Teacher English
Vanessa Smith
Teacher German and English
CARREERS
✨Kickstart Your Teaching Adventure! ✨
🌟 ESL/EFL Teacher
📍 Location: In the bustling yet cozy and welcoming metropolis of Düsseldorf
Are you ready to inspire young learners and find the perfect mix of purpose and adventure in your teaching career?
At the JLC – IH Düsseldorf, we believe in collaboration, innovation, and growth. Join a team where your voice matters, and every day brings something new!
What We Offer:
✅ A supportive, tech-forward teaching environment
✅ Ongoing training and mentorship to help you shine
✅ Opportunity to get involved in social media projects and creative content
✅ Experience life in a vibrant, eclectic German town!
No day is the same here – start your teaching journey with us and make an impact!