French Elementary Homeroom Teacher 2026-2027

Lihouston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A bilingual school in Houston is seeking a passionate French Elementary Homeroom Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role requires at least 5 years of elementary teaching experience and a Bachelor's degree in Education. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the French National Education curriculum and demonstrate native-level French proficiency. The school promotes a diverse and supportive environment aimed at developing multilingual leaders. Attractive professional development opportunities and a commitment to innovation in teaching are key expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of elementary teaching experience (Grades 1–5).
• Strong knowledge of the French National Education / AEFE curriculum.
• Experience working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Native-level French proficiency.
• Experience in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Basic proficiency with educational technology and digital platforms.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• J-1 Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction aligned with the AEFE curriculum.
• Teach French language arts, mathematics, and core primary subjects.
• Create a structured, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Create a structured, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Assess student progress and communicate regularly with families.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in faculty and cycle meetings.
• Contribute to school life through events, supervision duties, and extracurricular activities.

Skills

Native-level French proficiency

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Multicultural/multilingual experience

Educational technology literacy

US work authorization

J-1 Sponsorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or Primary Education (Master’s preferred)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Familiarity with educational technology

Job description

FrenchElementaryHomeroom Teacher2026-2027

The Lycée International de Houston, LIH, wasestablishedin 2017 by passionate individuals fromdifferent culturalbackgrounds 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 schoolremainsdedicated tomaintainingacademic 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 seekingFrenchPrimaryHomeroom Teachersfor 2026-2027School year. 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Educationor Primary Education (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum5years of elementary teaching experience (Grades 1–5)
• Strong knowledge of the French National Education / AEFE curriculum
• Native-level Frenchproficiency
• Experience working in a multicultural and multilingual environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Basicproficiency with educational technology and digital platforms
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• J-1 Sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an international or independent school
• Experiencewith FLE/EAL learners
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and best teaching practices
• Familiarity with inquiry-based or international educational approaches
• Demonstratedproficiency in English and familiarity with digital tools and platforms (learning management systems, electronic gradebooks, online instructional tools, and classroom technology)

Ideal Candidates Will:

• Demonstrate strong pedagogy and best practices in elementary teaching and language development
• Create a structured, nurturing, and academically rigorous classroom environment
• Support the social, emotional, and intellectual development of young learners
• Foster cross-cultural understanding and respect within a multicultural school community
• Be adaptable, collaborative, and enthusiastic contributors to school life

French Primary Teachers at LIH are expected to:

• Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction aligned with the AEFE curriculum
• Teach French language arts, mathematics, and core primary subjects
• Differentiate instruction to support FLE and EAL learners
• Create a structured, inclusive, and developmentallyappropriate classroom environment
• Assess student progress and communicate regularly with families
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in facultyand cycle meetings
• Contribute to school life through events, supervision duties, and extracurricular activities
• Maintain professional, respectful collaboration across grade levels and disciplines

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.