French Elementary Homeroom Teachers

About Lycée International de Houston:

The Lycée International de Houston, LIH, was established in 2017 by passionate individuals from different cultural backgrounds and founders who recognized the need for a bilingual school in the Houston community. Their goal was to equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in an ever-growing multicultural global society. As the sole accredited 18-month through 12th-grade bilingual school in Houston, the Lycée International de Houston offers a unique dual-language immersion program in both French and English. By combining the analytical thinking methods of the French Ministry of Education (AEFE) with the dynamic American Curriculum, the school remains dedicated to maintaining academic excellence. The Lycée International de Houston has obtained accreditations by esteemed organizations such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization, the French Ministry of Education, and Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS). Additionally, our school is affiliated with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).

The Lycée International de Houston is seeking French Elementary Homeroom Teachers. We are looking for an energetic, committed educator who upholds excellence, rigor, and kindness—the core values of Lycée International de Houston Bilingual School. Our mission is to prepare multilingual, academically, and socially adept students to become leaders and make positive contributions to their communities. Only candidates with experience related to the position will be contacted. Successful candidates will have to undergo a background check.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Education or Primary Education (preferred)
• Minimum three years’ teaching experience in an elementary school (Grades 1st -5th)
• Knowledge of the AEFE curriculum and the French National Educational Curriculum for Primary Education
• Native French proficiency
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Positivity, open-mindedness, and adaptability to a multicultural environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
• Basic computer skills (e.g., email systems, word processing, educational platforms)
• A love and enthusiasm for teaching young children
• An interest in early childhood development
• mastery of teaching a pre-school age group
• Patience, creativity, optimism, and adaptability
• Work Authorization in the United States

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction in French language arts, mathematics, and other core subjects according to the AEFE curriculum
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of EAL (English as an Additional Language) and FLE (French as a Foreign Language) students
• Design and implement creative, interactive, and standards-based lesson plans to enhance students’ academic performance and engagement
• Provide consistent, meaningful feedback to students and families through weekly progress updates
• Use technology effectively to facilitate learning, enhance communication, and manage classroom activities
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment that promotes collaboration and active participation
• Evaluate and assess students’ progress through formative and summative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and families to support the school’s mission and achieve educational goals
• Attend and contribute positively to faculty, subject-area, and cycle meetings scheduled by the Head of School
• Stay updated on AEFE guidelines, methodologies, and professional development opportunities to ensure best teaching practices
• Maintain professional respectfulness in collaboration with other teachers in the same grade level and across disciplines
• Physically able to monitor student discipline, provide necessary support, and move around the classroom to facilitate small and large group instruction

Community and School Engagement

• Participate in school-wide events, including open houses, parent-teacher meetings, field trips, fairs, and exhibitions.
• Contribute to extracurricular duties such as carpool supervision, lunch and recess monitoring, and after-school study hall support.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to monitor and manage student discipline and progress actively.
• Capable of moving about the classroom to engage students and facilitate activities.
• Physically able to lift and carry light classroom materials as needed.

Application Procedure:

• Cover Letter outlines your strengths, experience, educational and leadership philosophy.
• Resume
• Two (2) professional references
• Two (2) recommendation letters

Apply online at really.com or though the email hr@lihouston.org

Job Type: Full-Time on Campus

Payment: To be agreed

The Lycée International de Houston School does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration.