French Biology Teacher - Upper School - Starts August 2025 - Temporary

San Francisco, CA
Temporary
High School
Mid Level

 

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 almost 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city. 

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. 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, and Curiosity. 

OPPORTUNITY

Working at The International School of San Francisco opens up a myriad of opportunities – both personal and professional. 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 in which we live.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Biology Teacher, teaching in French, to join our Upper School community to cover a maternity leave, starting in August 2025 through late-November 2025 with the possibility of additional time. This position is specifically for teaching Biology and Earth Science  in French (“Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre”), and the candidate must be proficient or fluent in French.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and implement engaging lessons for students, incorporating a variety of teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning styles.
  • Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters creativity, self-expression, and a love for science among students.
  • Assess and evaluate students' progress through regular observations and feedback. 
  • Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding students'  development and progress.
  • Attend regular meetings as needed
  • Successfully complete other professional responsibilities as assigned by the Upper School Principals
  • Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of autonomy, self-esteem, and self-discipline
  • Establish a positive relationship with all members of our school community 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor's degree in Science Education or a relevant experience.
  • Teaching certification or licensure in Science preferable.
  • Experience teaching Biology to students in the specified grade range.
  • Proficiency or fluency in French, with the ability to instruct and communicate effectively in both French and English.
  • Strong knowledge of theory and instruction.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire students through creative and innovative teaching methods.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Strong organizational skills to plan and execute units of learning.
  • Ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of students.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Salary range from $66,404 to $103,037 depending on experience and qualification, prorated for the duration of the agreement.

 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY  

The International School of San Francisco is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI).

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