French Music Teacher 2025-2026

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).

Job Description:

Lycée International de Houston is seeking an energetic and dedicated French Music Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. At Lycée International de Houston, we uphold excellence, rigor, and kindness as core values. Our mission is to prepare multilingual, academically, and socially adept students to become leaders who positively impact their communities. We are looking for a creative teacher who will make a lasting impact on students and colleagues while contributing to our dynamic, multicultural learning environment. Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted. Successful applicants must undergo a background check.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters Degree (preferred) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Music Education.
• International and/or independent school teaching experience.
• At least three years’ experience teaching French in elementary school (K-5).
• Knowledge and/or experience with the French National Educational Curriculum for primary education.
• Native-level fluency in French.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Positivity, open-mindedness, and adaptability to a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues from diverse languages and cultural backgrounds.
• Proficiency in basic computer tasks (emailing, word processing, and educational software).
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Instruction and Classroom Management:

• Plan, deliver, and assess music lessons aligned with the AEFE curriculum and school standards.
• Create engaging and interactive lessons that foster students’ love for music and develop their skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of EAL (English as an Additional Language) and/or FLE (French as a Foreign Language) students.
• Maintain a positive and structured learning environment to support student growth.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with colleagues and staff to ensure a cohesive and enriching educational experience for students.
• Communicate with students progress regularly with families through weekly updates and formal evaluations.
• Participate actively in faculty, subject, and cycle meetings as scheduled by the Head of School.

School Community Involvement:

• Take part in school events such as open houses, parent meetings, field trips, fairs, exhibitions, and festivals.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities, such as after-school music programs, performances, and workshops.

Additional Duties:

• Fulfill weekly responsibilities such as supervising carpool, recess, and lunch, as well as providing support during after-school study sessions.
• Monitor student behavior and progress to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to move freely in the classroom and participate in music-related activities.
• Facilitate small and large group instruction effectively.

Preferred Attributes

• High level of energy, creativity, and commitment to student success.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to inspire a passion for music and culture in a multicultural environment.

Lycée International de Houston is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. If you are passionate about teaching music and committed to fostering a love for learning in a bilingual environment, we encourage you to apply.

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.