Elementary English Teacher - Maternity Leave (October 2026 - February 2027)

San Diego French-American School – La Jolla, CA

www.sdfas.org

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.

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.

• 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

• Master's degree in Elementary Education or related field
• Teaching certification or equivalent
• Experience teaching English Language Arts in a bilingual or international setting
• Strong literacy expertise and differentiation skills
• Commitment to Responsive Classroom practices