What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary English Teacher - Maternity Leave (October 2026 - February 2027) position at San Diego French-American School?
San Diego French-American School – La Jolla, CA
www.sdfas.org
About Sdfas
The San Diego French-American School (SDFAS) is an independent bilingual Preschool–Grade 8 school located on Mount Soledad in La Jolla. Blending the strengths of the French and American educational systems, SDFAS is committed to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and global citizenship.
Accredited by CAIS and WASC and aligned with the French Ministry of Education, our school fosters intellectual curiosity, integrity, empathy, and resilience within a collaborative and multicultural community.
Position Overview
SDFAS seeks a dynamic and collaborative Elementary English Teacher to join our bilingual faculty from October 2026 until February 2027 , in order to cover for a maternity leave.
The successful candidate will deliver a rigorous, standards-based English Language Arts program while working closely with French colleagues to ensure curricular coherence and student growth. The role requires strong literacy expertise, differentiation skills, and a commitment to Responsive Classroom practices.
Key Responsibilities
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to our Elementary Director, Ms Sylvie Toudic: stoudic@sdfas.org
Qualifications
www.sdfas.org
About Sdfas
The San Diego French-American School (SDFAS) is an independent bilingual Preschool–Grade 8 school located on Mount Soledad in La Jolla. Blending the strengths of the French and American educational systems, SDFAS is committed to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and global citizenship.
Accredited by CAIS and WASC and aligned with the French Ministry of Education, our school fosters intellectual curiosity, integrity, empathy, and resilience within a collaborative and multicultural community.
Position Overview
SDFAS seeks a dynamic and collaborative Elementary English Teacher to join our bilingual faculty from October 2026 until February 2027 , in order to cover for a maternity leave.
The successful candidate will deliver a rigorous, standards-based English Language Arts program while working closely with French colleagues to ensure curricular coherence and student growth. The role requires strong literacy expertise, differentiation skills, and a commitment to Responsive Classroom practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach English Language Arts
- Design engaging, standards-aligned units of instruction.
- Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners.
- Use assessments to monitor growth.
- Foster a structured and inclusive classroom environment.
- Collaborate closely with French homeroom teachers and support staff.
- Communicate professionally and regularly with families.
- Participate actively in school initiatives and professional development.
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Generous vacation schedule
- Ongoing professional development
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to our Elementary Director, Ms Sylvie Toudic: stoudic@sdfas.org
Qualifications
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
- Valid U.S. teaching credential (or eligibility)
- 3 years of elementary teaching experience preferred
- Commitment to collaboration and continuous professional growth