Académie Lafayette
Elementary School French Immersion Teacher 2026 - 27 School Year
Académie Lafayette, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
French Immersion K-5 Teachers
School-Year 2026-2027
Full-time, 10-month positions
Overview Implement the curriculum, keeping accurate records, working cooperatively with their grade-level team and adapting materials to the French immersion theme. Teachers are responsible for managing behavior and maintaining a positive classroom climate. Candidates must be eager to work with students of all abilities in a French immersion school and have a deep enough command of French, English, and their content area to adapt instruction to students’ interests and needs. Instructors will be recruited from a variety of French-speaking countries to represent the broad reach of the French language around the world. International candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and a teaching degree.
Status of Position This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Reporting The French Immersion Teacher reports to their campus/building principal.
Responsibilities
Participate in grade level curriculum planning
Lesson planning and implementation of the immersion model
Classroom management
Communicate with peers and parents
Maintain accurate grades, documentation of report cards, and attendance records
Participate in all mandatory training and professional development, as required
Engage in school-wide activities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Hold or be eligible for Missouri Teaching Certificate or equivalent in home country
Native or near-native fluency in French
Proven experience as a teacher; international candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multicultural environment
The ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to meet deadlines
Ability to integrate technology into the classroom
Other Requirements
Must pass a state and federal fingerprint background check through MACHS.
Must be registered or get registered with the Family Care Safety Registry.
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School-Year 2026-2027
Full-time, 10-month positions
Overview Implement the curriculum, keeping accurate records, working cooperatively with their grade-level team and adapting materials to the French immersion theme. Teachers are responsible for managing behavior and maintaining a positive classroom climate. Candidates must be eager to work with students of all abilities in a French immersion school and have a deep enough command of French, English, and their content area to adapt instruction to students’ interests and needs. Instructors will be recruited from a variety of French-speaking countries to represent the broad reach of the French language around the world. International candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and a teaching degree.
Status of Position This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Reporting The French Immersion Teacher reports to their campus/building principal.
Responsibilities
Participate in grade level curriculum planning
Lesson planning and implementation of the immersion model
Classroom management
Communicate with peers and parents
Maintain accurate grades, documentation of report cards, and attendance records
Participate in all mandatory training and professional development, as required
Engage in school-wide activities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Hold or be eligible for Missouri Teaching Certificate or equivalent in home country
Native or near-native fluency in French
Proven experience as a teacher; international candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience
Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multicultural environment
The ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to meet deadlines
Ability to integrate technology into the classroom
Other Requirements
Must pass a state and federal fingerprint background check through MACHS.
Must be registered or get registered with the Family Care Safety Registry.
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