About
The French American Academy is a bilingual and international school with two campuses in New Jersey, Englewood and Jersey City. We welcome students from PK through 8th grade.
Ideal candidate
Students learn in the context of a bilingual French-English program therefore the English teacher must be able to work in close collaboration with French teachers. The successful candidate will teach English Language Arts, Social Studies, Math and Science. S/he may be responsible for English language instruction in more than one grade level. Ideally, s/he will have extensive elementary school experience as well as experience in an international or bilingual school environment. We are looking for a teacher who:
● is interested in working in a bilingual French/English setting
● has experience teaching grades Pk to 5th grade, 3 years minimum
● has training in Early Childhood or Childhood Education with a bachelor's degree or higher and a teacher certification
● has training/background in English/ ELA and Maths
● has a strong writing and speaking skills in English
● has a student-centered approach
● adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
● create a nurturing, safe classroom community
● is innovative and technology-savvy
● enjoys collaborating on curriculum and project-based learning
● is adaptable, flexible, and creative
● willing to teach several different grades
● has a commitment to equity and diversity
● Proficiency in French is a plus
Employee Benefits
Salary according to experience
Medical coverage
401K