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.

Candidates for positions on the American Section faculty must have United States or Canadian nationality and hold a North American university diploma. They must be speak North American English and have a solid level of spoken and written French.

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.

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.

 

Current Openings

Lower School Teacher

The American Section is seeking an experienced and dynamic lower school teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The position involves teaching three grade levels within Pre-K to 5th grade, across two campuses. Responsibilities include six hours of instruction per week per grade level, one hour of reading support, and one hour of library time. Instruction focuses on Language Arts, with a phonics-based reading program complemented by a differentiated approach.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach Pre-K, 4th, and 5th grades
  • Provide language arts instruction and,
  • Support reading development using a phonics-based, differentiated approach
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team of educators in a bilingual setting

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree and teaching certification from the US or Canada
  • Minimum five years of primary school teaching experience
  • Experience in ELL teaching and differentiated reading instruction preferred
  • Proficient in classroom technology
  • A working knowledge of French is beneficial

Successful candidates are team players who thrive in a challenging environment committed to academic excellence. We seek mature, flexible educators who are excited to teach motivated, bilingual students. 

Deadline for applications: January 15, 2024
Position start date: Late August 2025

Interested candidates should send a recent resume, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references to the American Section Director, Brian Brazeau. Please combine all supporting documents into a single PDF.

 

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.

 

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.