Part-Time Secondary English Teacher

Part-time position for a Secondary English Language Arts teacher (6th-12th grade) at 50% FTE, teaching 9 hours per week for the 2026-2027 school year. Start date: August 15th, 2026.

About the role

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in English language and literature, along with a strong understanding of bilingual education. This role requires creativity, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to promoting a positive learning environment where students can thrive academically and linguistically.

The Lycée Français de San Francisco is a French Immersion College Preparatory School in the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide a challenging educational environment based on the French national curriculum and the International Baccalaureate framework, enriched by English classes from PS-12th grade. Our curriculum is designed to provide students with a well-structured, well-assimilated body of general knowledge while encouraging the development of analytical and critical thinking skills. Our students earn an American high school diploma, as well as prepare for the French Baccalauréat or the DP IB, which qualifies them for both American and European Universities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive English language instruction aligned with Lycée curriculum standards, incorporating literature, writing, grammar, and vocabulary development.
• Integrate language skills such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening into lesson plans to support students' English language development.
• Foster language proficiency through activities, discussions, projects, and assessments.
• Incorporate cultural elements into English language instruction to broaden students' understanding of English-speaking countries and promote cultural diversity, aligned with our DEIB standards.
• Utilize differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Implement ongoing assessment strategies to monitor student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues, including French language teachers and other subject area teachers, to support interdisciplinary learning and promote language integration across the curriculum.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents/guardians regarding students' progress, challenges, and achievements in English language learning.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay current with best practices.
• Participate in extracurricular activities, clubs, and events that contribute to the overall school community and support students' holistic development.
• Abide by all Lycée safety protocols.
• Display appropriate dress, behavior, and language at all times.
• Treat all students, parents, and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Attend all staff meetings, in-service meetings, and training sessions.
• Participate in school field trips and Lycée Global Learning Program.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Effectively manage class discipline, using positive methods as much as possible.
• Use the LMS (Learning Management System) to post homework, tests, grades, and resource materials.
• Maintain punctual presence in all classes and meetings and complete all duties, including posting homework, correcting and returning graded work, and posting grades.
• Participate in school events including Open Houses, Lycée Forward, Pedagogical Councils, Parent-Teacher conferences, and Class Councils.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, English, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience teaching within IB framework to Secondary students.
• Valid teaching certification/license.
• Experience teaching English language and literature at the secondary level.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience in the education field.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in a diverse, bilingual environment.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Creativity, adaptability, and a passion for promoting language acquisition and literacy.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

Pay

Yearly salary range: $40,296 to $41,950 for 9 hours of teaching per week (50% FTE). The salary offered will depend on factors including type and years of experience, education, and other relevant qualifications.

Schedule

Part-time position: 9 hours of teaching per week. Start date: August 15th, 2026.