Primary French Lead Teacher

Join our dynamic bilingual International Baccalaureate (IB) school, conveniently located just a short distance from Manhattan, and inspire the minds of young learners in a friendly, global environment!

A fast-growing and high-quality bilingual establishment based in Hoboken, New Jersey—only one stop away from Manhattan—is proud to be part of the Affinitas Education group, a prominent international education organization that connects our educators to a worldwide network of schools, expertise, and collaborative opportunities.

We offer three language immersion programs: Spanish, French, and Mandarin, and hold accreditations from the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the French Ministry of Education. We are also proud to be recognized as a model school by NAIS.

We are seeking passionate, thoughtful, and dedicated educators to join our team and support our youngest learners in their academic, social, and emotional development within a bilingual, inquiry-based environment.

For the 2026-2027 School Year, we are looking for a French Primary Lead Teacher to instruct two primary classes in collaboration with an English language Lead Teacher. As a member of our vibrant educational community, you will play a vital role in guiding the learning experiences of our students, with a strong focus on academic success and social-emotional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, structured lessons that connect classroom learning to real-life experiences, inspiring enthusiasm and academic excellence aligned with IB and French National curriculum.
• Adapt instruction using a variety of developmentally appropriate teaching and assessment methods to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
• Support and foster the academic, emotional, and social development of students.
• Maintain high standards for student behavior to create a constructive and positive classroom environment.
• Effectively incorporate technology to enrich the learning experience for students.
• Build a strong sense of community by actively engaging students, colleagues, and families.
• Collaborate efficiently with fellow educators, school leadership, and staff.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage in curriculum development, team planning, and faculty meetings.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Fluency in both French and English
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Education or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in Elementary/Primary education
• Preferred: Experience with IB PYP and/or dual language programs

Benefits

• Health insurance (with 70% of the premium covered by the school)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• IB Professional development opportunities
• Sick/Personal Leave
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Relocation assistance if applicable

Salary

Starting at $65,000

If you are enthusiastic about nurturing education and supporting children's growth in a bilingual, international setting, we encourage you to apply via the WhatSchool platform.

The school is firmly committed to safeguarding, child protection, and promoting the welfare of students. We expect all staff, service contractors, and volunteers to share this vision. Applicants must undergo appropriate safeguarding and child protection screening for the position, which may include reference checks with previous employers, online searches, criminal background checks, social media checks, and any other necessary background screenings. Successful candidates will need to complete authorized background checks and provide references.

The school takes full responsibility for the welfare, health, and wellbeing of all children and young people. We promote a vigilant “Culture of Care” approach.