Employment Opportunities
The American Section seeks faculty members who are dedicated to their students, both passionate about their field of instruction, and excited by the prospect of working within a diverse international community like the Lycée International.
Please note that the American Section only teaches American Language/Literature and History/Geography. We also employ teachers with Humanities profiles. All other subjects, including math, science, foreign language, arts, and so on are taught by our French colleagues from the Education Nationale.
Current Openings
Fixed-term History/Geography Teacher
The American Section of the Lycée International in Saint-Germain-en-Laye is seeking a qualified History/Geography Teacher for a fixed-term contract from January through June 2027, potentially extended through October 2027. Responsible for a teaching load of 7 classes across the middle and high school levels, the successful candidate will deliver a rigorous US and world history curriculum to academically driven, multilingual students preparing for the Baccalauréat Français International (BFI). Applicants must have middle/high school teaching experience and native-level English fluency. Working proficiency in French and valid EU work authorization at the time of application are highly desirable. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and two professional references in PDF format to lycee@americansection.org.
Substitute Teacher
Substitute teachers replace our regular classroom teachers for periods that span a few hours to a few days. Substitute teachers must:
- be able to work on short notice
- reside near Saint-Germain-en-Laye or Paris
- hold valid French work visas
Please send applications to lycee@americansection.org. All attachments should be in .pdf format.
Unsolicited job applications will not receive a response. For applications submitted in response to advertised job positions, you may expect to receive confirmation of receipt of your application, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for understanding.
The American Section is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. We seek to be inclusive in our hiring processes.