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).
The Lycée International de Houston Pre-School Section is expanding and is seeking French Pre-School Homeroom Teachers for Grades (PK2-KG/TPS-GS) for the 2025-2026 school 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.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree (preferred) or Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Pre-School Education with Early Childhood Certification
- International and/or independent school experience (preferred)
- Familiarity and/or experience with the AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) curriculum (preferred)
- Minimum of three years’ experience teaching French in a Pre-School setting
- Native French proficiency
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Positivity, open-mindedness, and adaptability to a multicultural environment
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues of diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to use email systems, create word documents, and access online platforms
- A love and enthusiasm for teaching young children
- An interest in early childhood development
- mastery of teaching a pre-school age group
- Patience, creativity, optimism, and adaptability
- Work Authorization in the United States
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction in alignment with the French Ministry of Education curriculum and AEFE guidelines
- Communicate students’ progress with families on a weekly basis
- Differentiate instruction for native and non-native French speakers to meet individual student needs
- Utilize technology and online platforms effectively to enhance teaching and support student achievement
- Create a positive, nurturing learning environment and establish strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
- Demonstrate high levels of energy, creativity, and commitment in the classroom
- Collaborate professionally with other Pre-School teachers and staff
- Plan, create, and implement lesson plans and classroom activities based on the school’s curriculum and AEFE standards
- Actively participate in faculty, subject, and cycle meetings as scheduled by the Head of School
- Monitor and manage student behavior and progress while addressing individual student needs
- Physically move about the classroom to conduct formative assessments and facilitate both small- and large-group instruction
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.
Working Conditions:
- 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
Application Procedure:
This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the education of young learners in a bilingual and multicultural environment while aligning with the AEFE’s standards of excellence.
Join our LIH Faculty Team and help shape the future of bilingual education!
- 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.
