Our School

French American International 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 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.

Mission

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.

Position Overview

Under the direct support of the High School Principal, French American International High School is seeking a dynamic experienced Chinese teacher to join our community. This position allows for a myriad of opportunities both personal and professional. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons in accordance to French American teaching principles and curriculum 
• Keep student records and grades up to date
• Attend meetings as required by the Principal or Head of Department
• Collaborate with other teachers to ensure cohesive delivery of the program
• Lead an Advisory group in High School
• Communicate with parents
• Participate in Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Attend school functions
• Ability to communicate effectively with the entire school community (students, parents, and employees)

Qualifications

•  Must be able to teach Chinese to students in the Middle and High School grades
•  Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (experience in a school abroad is a plus)
•  Commitment social-emotional well-being
•  Commitment to work in an inclusive and diverse community
•  Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent
•  Master’s degree preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403B - 5% match after 2 years of service
• Commuter Benefits. 
• Long Term Disability 
• 2 Personal days
• 10 Sick days
• Paid Holidays and breaks

Salary Range: $62,618 -$101,275 depending on experience and education 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

 French American International School 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)