French High School Teacher - Starts August 2026
OUR SCHOOL
The International School of San Francisco is a PK-12 independent school in San Francisco. Founded in 1962, the school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with over 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city. Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance.
MISSION
Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, The International School of San Francisco offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance.
OPPORTUNITY
Working at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities – both personal and professional. At the high school level, students can choose between the French and the International Baccalaureates. Critical to our Strategic Plan in creating a proud, engaged community. We appreciate our faculty and staff by fostering a community of ongoing learning, respect and collegiality and by providing competitive compensation and benefits. It is also of paramount importance to us that we continue to foster an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion as we build a school community of individuals who are an actual representation of the world we live in.
If this appeals to you, here is what we can guarantee:
- A chance to work in a truly multicultural, multilingual environment
- Transformative professional development opportunities, including International Baccalaureate, bilingualism and international education
- Access to cutting edge teaching and learning experiences
- Ability to participate in international travel through our Global Travel Program
- A supportive school community and the world’s best colleagues
POSITION:
We are seeking an experienced High School French language acquisition teacher who is passionate,
engaging, and motivated to teach our eager learners. This position teaches beginning French to
incoming grade 9 students and follows them through their language-learning journey through their
grade 12 year, all within the International Baccalaureate framework. Candidates should be compelling
educational practitioners who have a strong language education background and are confident in their
capacity to create and deliver a dynamic and engaging curriculum and find joy working with young
adolescents.
FOCUS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare engaging and differentiated lesson plans according to our high school curriculum
Teach in the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum – we will provide professional development opportunities for teachers to learn how to teach in an IB setting if they do not ye have experience in IB
Develop, enhance and document curriculum, while ensuring continued coordination and
collaboration with colleagues from the World Languages departmentRegularly assess the students’ progress
Participate fully in the professional community and contribute to school life
Serve as a High School Advisor
As needed, participate in High School outdoor ed and global travel trips and engage in ongoing
professional development
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field, Master’s degree preferred
- Excellent communication skills with both students and parents
- Positive history of collegiality and collaboration with other teachers and administrators
Salary range for this position $66,404 - $110,975 depending on experience and qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY
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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
The International School of San Francisco is a PK-12 independent school. Founded in 1962, our school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with over 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city. Guided by the principles of academic rigor and diversity, the French American International School offers programs of study in French and English to prepare its graduates for a world in which the ability to think critically and to communicate across cultures is of paramount importance. Our international community brings together people from many backgrounds. Together we strive to create a shared culture that develops compassionate, confident and principled people who will make the world better. We base our community on these values: Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, Curiosity.