Preschool / Maternelle French Teacher - August 2025

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is for a full-time French teacher position in our Early Childhood Education Center also known as the Preschool/Maternelle (Grade PK2-PK4), starting in August 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year. The teacher will teach the French Education Nationale curriculum to the PK2-PK4 level and address the cognitive needs of each child and provide a wide range of materials for the varying French levels of students. They will need to possess a familiarity with many ways of approaching a subject, willingness to develop one’s own materials and be open to learning new ways. Due to the diverse nature of our School, the teacher will need to be sensitive and open to the multiple cultural backgrounds of the students, to be collaborative and exhibit a sense of internationalism in the work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Create a nurturing, safe classroom community with, and for, students Plan and teach the French National curriculum to PK2-PK4 (Toute Petite à Moyenne Section de Maternelle) school age children in a bilingual setting with a team teacher and a larger bilingual team Implement the daily program of activities based on best practices and researched principles of child development and in accordance with the program’s curriculum, social-emotional learning program (Positive Discipline) and school culture Work closely with other French and English faculty and staff on multiple bilingual projects Adapt to the bilingual environment and teaching methods of the school Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests Provide continuous student assessment, mid-year and end-of-year progress reports, and hold parent-teacher conferences twice a year Attend regular meetings as needed Successfully complete other professional responsibilities as assigned Actively supervise students during class time, bathroom time, lunch time, transition times and during recess times Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of autonomy, self-esteem, and self-discipline Assisting with diaper changes and toilet training as needed. Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth Maintain a well-organized, safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children Intervene with vigilance and respect to help any child in need, prevent accident or injury to the degree possible, and in any situation requiring assistance Establish a positive relationship with all members of our school community

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in the language of teaching (French and English) Experience working with young children (age 2-5 years old) Bachelor’s Degree in Education Certified in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of at least 12 Early Childhood Education Units CPR & First Aid certified or obtain certification upon hire Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children (no more than 12) alone in a classroom. Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities Able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences. Must be authorized to work in the United States Salary Salary range for this position: $65,153- $110,975 depending upon experience and qualifications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

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