Coucou French Classes
Apply for the Head of Teacher Development role at Coucou French Classes.
Coucou is a leading French language school offering group and private, online and in‑person classes for adults. With locations in New York City and Los Angeles, the school has developed a unique teaching method over the past decade. Coucou also hosts French cultural workshops and events, fostering a bicoastal community of francophiles.
Role Overview Coucou is launching a new professional training program for future French teachers. We’re looking for a Head of Teacher Development who will design and lead this program, identify future Coucou teachers, and support our teaching team’s ongoing growth. This role bridges training, recruitment, and continuous support, ensuring Coucou’s warm, creative, and high‑quality approach shines through at every step.
Key Responsibilities
Help structure and launch our professional training program for francophones (C2+) wishing to teach French to English speakers.
Create training modules based on Coucou’s existing materials, method, and philosophy.
Oversee participant progress, assessment, and certification.
Identify top‑performing trainees and recommend them for teaching positions at Coucou.
Deliver training sessions both in person and online, using digital solutions.
Supervise and mentor our team of teachers in New York, Los Angeles, and online.
Observe classes, provide constructive feedback, and encourage professional growth.
Oversee onboarding, training sessions, and continuing education for all teachers.
Manage teacher availability and scheduling (class assignments, time off, substitutes).
Travel occasionally to Los Angeles for training and local team support.
Ensure consistent, high‑quality teaching practices across all levels and formats.
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Coucou’s teaching method and materials.
Foster a collaborative, supportive, and inspiring environment within the teaching team.
Your Profile Required
Native French speaker with at least 5 years of experience teaching French as a foreign language and strong knowledge of French culture.
Solid level and grammatical knowledge of English.
Flexible and adaptable, ready to take ownership of a new role and help shape it as the program evolves.
Empathetic and supportive, with natural authority and strong communication skills.
Organized and reliable, able to balance daily operations with long‑term vision.
Motivated to build something meaningful and lasting for Coucou’s future.
Deep alignment with Coucou’s mission and values.
Bonus Points If You Have
Experience in teacher training, academic management, or educational program design.
Familiarity with the Coucou method or similar communicative and cultural approaches.
Experience mentoring, supervising, or coordinating a teaching team, ideally in a multicultural environment.
What We Offer
A meaningful role within a passionate and creative team.
A friendly, collaborative, and human work environment where your ideas truly matter.
Annual performance‑based bonus.
25 paid vacation days.
Personal days.
Paid sick leave.
Transportation reimbursement.
Free classes for a person of your choice.
On‑site position based in Soho, New York, with occasional trips to Los Angeles.
Recruitment Process We’ll reach out to selected candidates for an initial informal Zoom conversation, followed by a potential interview.
We’ll be accepting applications through January or until we find the right person. We encourage you to apply if this role resonates with you, even if you don’t check every single box.
The Pay Range For This Role Is 70,000 - 80,000 USD per year (NYC)
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Coucou is a leading French language school offering group and private, online and in‑person classes for adults. With locations in New York City and Los Angeles, the school has developed a unique teaching method over the past decade. Coucou also hosts French cultural workshops and events, fostering a bicoastal community of francophiles.
Role Overview Coucou is launching a new professional training program for future French teachers. We’re looking for a Head of Teacher Development who will design and lead this program, identify future Coucou teachers, and support our teaching team’s ongoing growth. This role bridges training, recruitment, and continuous support, ensuring Coucou’s warm, creative, and high‑quality approach shines through at every step.
Key Responsibilities
Help structure and launch our professional training program for francophones (C2+) wishing to teach French to English speakers.
Create training modules based on Coucou’s existing materials, method, and philosophy.
Oversee participant progress, assessment, and certification.
Identify top‑performing trainees and recommend them for teaching positions at Coucou.
Deliver training sessions both in person and online, using digital solutions.
Supervise and mentor our team of teachers in New York, Los Angeles, and online.
Observe classes, provide constructive feedback, and encourage professional growth.
Oversee onboarding, training sessions, and continuing education for all teachers.
Manage teacher availability and scheduling (class assignments, time off, substitutes).
Travel occasionally to Los Angeles for training and local team support.
Ensure consistent, high‑quality teaching practices across all levels and formats.
Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Coucou’s teaching method and materials.
Foster a collaborative, supportive, and inspiring environment within the teaching team.
Your Profile Required
Native French speaker with at least 5 years of experience teaching French as a foreign language and strong knowledge of French culture.
Solid level and grammatical knowledge of English.
Flexible and adaptable, ready to take ownership of a new role and help shape it as the program evolves.
Empathetic and supportive, with natural authority and strong communication skills.
Organized and reliable, able to balance daily operations with long‑term vision.
Motivated to build something meaningful and lasting for Coucou’s future.
Deep alignment with Coucou’s mission and values.
Bonus Points If You Have
Experience in teacher training, academic management, or educational program design.
Familiarity with the Coucou method or similar communicative and cultural approaches.
Experience mentoring, supervising, or coordinating a teaching team, ideally in a multicultural environment.
What We Offer
A meaningful role within a passionate and creative team.
A friendly, collaborative, and human work environment where your ideas truly matter.
Annual performance‑based bonus.
25 paid vacation days.
Personal days.
Paid sick leave.
Transportation reimbursement.
Free classes for a person of your choice.
On‑site position based in Soho, New York, with occasional trips to Los Angeles.
Recruitment Process We’ll reach out to selected candidates for an initial informal Zoom conversation, followed by a potential interview.
We’ll be accepting applications through January or until we find the right person. We encourage you to apply if this role resonates with you, even if you don’t check every single box.
The Pay Range For This Role Is 70,000 - 80,000 USD per year (NYC)
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