Elementary School French Immersion Art Teacher (SY 2025 - 2026)

Art Teacher

School-Year 2025-2026

Full-time, 10- month positions

Start Date: August 13, 2025

Overview

Implement the curriculum, keep accurate records, work cooperatively with other teachers and adapt materials to the French immersion theme. Teachers are responsible for managing behavior and maintaining a positive classroom climate. Candidates must be eager to work with students of all abilities in a French immersion public school and have a deep enough command of French, English, and their content area to adapt instruction to students’ interests and needs. Instructors will be recruited from a variety of French-speaking countries to represent the broad reach of the French language around the world. International candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and a teaching degree.

Status of Position

This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette.  This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Reporting

The Art Teacher reports to their campus/building principal.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum planning


• Lesson planning and implementation of the immersion model


• Classroom management


• Communicate with peers and parents


• Maintain accurate grades, documentation of report cards, and attendance records


• Participate in all mandatory training and professional development, as required


• Engage in school-wide activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree


• Hold or be eligible for Missouri Teaching Certificate or equivalent in home country


• Native or near-native fluency in French


• Proven experience as a teacher; international candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience


• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multicultural environment


• The ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to meet deadlines


• Ability to integrate technology into the classroom

Other Requirements

• Be willing to provide information for background check clearance.