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).
Job Description
Lycée International de Houston Pre-School Section is seeking English Homeroom Pre-School Teachers (PK3-KG) for the 2026-2027 School Year. Lycée International de Houston is looking for an energetic candidate who embodies excellence, rigor, and kindness. As part of our bilingual school, our vision is to prepare multilingual, academically, and socially prepared students to become leaders and positively impact their communities. We seek creative teachers who will interact meaningfully and make a lasting impact on our students and colleagues in a professional setting. Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in early Learning Education, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of full-time pre-school teaching experience (PK3-KG)
- Strong command of English (native or near-native proficiency) Spanish a plus.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Experience in an independent, private, or international school setting
- ESL or EAL certification/experience
- Familiarity with inquiry-based or international educational approaches
- Demonstrated proficiency with digital tools and platforms (learning management systems, electronic gradebooks, online instructional tools, and classroom technology)
Ideal Candidates Will:
- Demonstrate strong pedagogy and best practices in Pre-school 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
- 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
The Role at Lycée International de Houston
Elementary teachers at LIH are expected to:
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of English as an Additional Language (EAL) students
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with the school curriculum.
- Teach foundational literacy, numeracy, science, and arts concepts appropriate for Pre-School learners.
- Assess student learning, monitor progress, and provide timely feedback
- Maintain effective classroom management and consistent expectations
- Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum and share best practices
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and development
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events
- Support school operations through supervision duties (arrival, lunch, recess, dismissal)
- Contribute to extracurricular and community activities as appropriate
Additional Information
- Position Type: Full-Time, On-Campus
- Compensation: Based on experience
- Background check required
Application Process
Applicants should submit:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Two professional references
- Two letters of recommendation
Email materials to 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.