Upper School Teacher: IB Individuals and Societies in French

Job Summary

Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks an Upper School Teacher to join our French teaching team for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role is primarily teaching IB Individuals and Societies (MYP Histoire-Geographie and DP Geographie, or Histoire, depending on experience) in High School. It will also include teaching one section of French Language and Literature in Middle School. 

Teachers at INTL develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with IB Middle Years and Diploma Programme curricular frameworks and objectives. They facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with students and by organizing learning resources and the classroom-learning environment. They develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability, and aptitude. They link students' knowledge to earlier learning and develop ways to encourage it further. They challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding. 

The Individuals and Societies Teacher must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve, as well as be experienced with teaching at the Middle and High School level. They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and be accepting and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures. 

The position involves teaching through inquiry according to the MYP and DP frameworks, while also ensuring necessary skill acquisition and collaborating extensively. Time for collaboration with the other teachers is built into the schedule. INTL seeks teachers who know how to combine academic rigor with student engagement and have experience with inquiry-based teaching and learning. 

Typical work activities include: 

• Teaching all areas of the MYP and DP curriculum as designated (in subject area as well as interdisciplinary units) 
• Following the guidelines and mission of INTL and IB, in Middle and High School, and the French Ministry of Education programs in Middle School. 
• Organizing the classroom and learning resources to create a positive learning environment 
• Planning, preparing, and presenting lessons that differentiate for the needs of the ability range and levels within the class 
• Designing units integrating the elements of the MYP and DP curricular frameworks and informed by assessment 
• Motivating students with enthusiastic, imaginative presentations/engagements and respectful interactions, in addition to managing student behavior and maintaining discipline 
• Preparing, documenting, evaluating, and communicating to facilitate positive student development 
• Meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of students' development 
• Providing feedback to parents on the student's progress at parents' conferences, other (often less formal) meetings, and report cards 
• Collaborating with others to plan and coordinate work, liaising with colleagues, and working flexibly 
• Staying up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the national and international curricula 
• Occasionally taking part in school events and activities that can be run at weekends or evenings outside of working hours 
• Planning and participating in field trips 
• Leading an Advisory group and/or offering student clubs 

Compensation: 

Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. The salary range for this full-time teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year is $83,403 (BA Step 3) to $126,672 (PhD Step 23).  We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee only 
• Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program 
• 10 days paid sick leave 
• 2 days paid time off 
• 7 days of paid holidays during the school year 
• Summer break and 5 weeks of school breaks during the school year 
• Professional development tailored to teacher needs/interests and aligned with school mission 
• 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match after 2 years of service  

Qualifications:

• University degree(s) relevant to the role
• Bilingual in French and English to teach and collaborate
• Minimum five years of teaching experience preferred
• IB teaching experience preferred, especially teaching IB DP Geography or History in French
• Native French Speaker​​​​​​​

We’d love to hear from you! 

If you feel that this position aligns with your skills and experiences, we encourage you to submit your application. Please include your resume, a well-crafted cover letter highlighting your relevant qualifications, and the contact information for two professional references who can speak to your abilities and work ethic. We look forward to reviewing your application! 

Silicon Valley International School is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes employment decisions based on merit.  INTL prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination.