About Lycée International de Houston:
The Lycée International de Houston, LIH, was established in 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 school remains dedicated to maintaining academic 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).
Lycée International de Houston Elementary Section is expanding and seeking a Elementary Homeroom Teacher (KG – 5th Grade) for the 2025-2026 School Year. This position requires knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) curriculum. At Lycée International de Houston, our mission is to nurture multilingual, academically, and socially prepared students to become leaders and positively impact their communities. We seek energetic and creative educators who embody excellence, rigor, and kindness and who are ready to make a lasting impact on our students and colleagues in a professional setting. Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted. Successful candidates must undergo a background check.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree (preferred) in education or a bachelor’s degree in education
- Knowledge of and experience teaching the TEKS curriculum.
- Three years of teaching experience in an elementary school (Grades K-5 preferred).
- ESL Certification (preferred).
- Native-level English proficiency.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Positivity, open-mindedness, and adaptability in a multicultural environment.
- A love and enthusiasm for teaching young children
- An interest in early childhood development
- mastery of teaching an elementary age group
- Patience, creativity, optimism, and adaptability
- Skills and flexibility for contributing to an independent school community in additional age-appropriate capacities, such as after school care, reading clubs, or art clubs
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Experience teaching children, particularly in an independent, private, college preparatory, or other formal school setting
- Basic computer skills, including email systems, Microsoft Word, and online teaching platforms.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Teaching and Instruction
- Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with the TEKS curriculum.
- Teach core subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, at the lower elementary level.
- Differentiate instruction to accommodate the needs of English as an Additional Language (EAL) students.
- Classroom Management
- Create a nurturing, engaging, and structured learning environment.
- Use effective classroom management strategies to foster respect, collaboration, and productivity.
- Student Progress and Development
- Monitor and assess student progress using formative and summative assessment tools.
- Communicate student achievements and challenges regularly with parents and guardians.
- Collaboration and Professional Development
- Work collaboratively with grade-level team members to align instructional goals and share resources.
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.
- Community and School Engagement
- Participate in school-wide events, including open houses, parent-teacher meetings, field trips, fairs, and exhibitions.
- Contribute to extracurricular duties such as carpool supervision, lunch and recess monitoring, and after-school study hall support.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to monitor and manage student discipline and progress actively.
- Capable of moving about the classroom to engage students and facilitate activities.
- Physically able to lift and carry light classroom materials as needed.
Payment: To be agreed
Job Type: Full-Time on Campus
Application Procedure:
- Cover Letter outlines your strengths, experience, educational and leadership philosophy.
- Resume
- Two (2) professional references
- Two (2) recommendation letters
Apply online at Indeed.com or though the email hr@lihouston.org
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.
