French Pre-School; Maternelle Teachers

The Lycée International de Houston, LIH, wasestablishedin 2017 by passionate individuals from different cultural backgrounds and founders who recognized the need for a bilingual school in the Houston community. Their goal was to equip students with the necessary skills to thrive in an ever-growing multicultural global society. As the sole accredited 18-month through 12th-grade bilingual school in Houston, the Lycée International de Houston offers a unique dual-language immersion program in both French and English.

By combining the analytical thinking methods of the French Ministry of Education (AEFE) with the dynamic American Curriculum, the schoolremainsdedicated tomaintainingacademic excellence. The Lycée International de Houston has obtained accreditations by esteemed organizations such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization, the French Ministry of Education, and Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools (TAAPS). Additionally, our school is affiliated with the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).

The Lycée International de Houston Pre-School Section is expanding and is seeking
French Pre-School(Maternelle)
Teachers
for
Grades (PK3-KG/PS-GS)for theschool year. We are searching for energetic and passionate educators who embody excellence, rigor, and kindness, which are the core values at the Lycée International de Houston Bilingual School. Our vision is to prepare multilingual, academically, and socially confident students to become leaders and positively contribute to their communities.

Only candidates with experience related to the position will be contacted. Successful candidates will have to undergo a background check.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Primary Education (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of Pre-School (Maternelle) teaching experience (PK-3 to KG)
• Strong knowledge of the French National Education / AEFE curriculum
• Native-level French proficiency
• Experience working in a multicultural and multilingual environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Basic proficiency with educational technology and digital platforms
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• J-1 Sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an international or independent school
• Experience with FLE/EAL learners
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and best teaching practices
• Familiarity with inquiry-based or international educational approaches
• Demonstrated proficiency with digital tools and platforms (learning management systems, electronic grade books, online instructional tools, and classroom technology)

Ideal Candidates Will:

• Demonstrate strong pedagogy and best practices in elementary teaching and language development
• Create a structured, nurturing, and academically rigorous classroom environment
• Support the social, emotional, and intellectual development of young learners
• Foster cross-cultural understanding and respect within a multicultural school community
• Be adaptable, collaborative, and enthusiastic contributors to school life

French Pre-School Teachers at LIH are expected to:

• Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction aligned with the AEFE curriculum
• Teach French language arts, mathematics, and core primary subjects
• Differentiate instruction to support FLE and EAL learners
• Create a structured, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment
• Assess student progress and communicate regularly with families
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in faculty and cycle meetings
• Contribute to school life through events, supervision duties, and extracurricular activities
• Maintain professional, respectful collaboration across grade levels and disciplines

The Lycée International de Houston School does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration.