French Teacher – Montclair Campus
L'Alliance New York•Montclair, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
L’Alliance New York’s Montclair Campus is seeking enthusiastic teachers to teach French to children, teens, and adults. Classes for younger learners include both French as a foreign language and programs designed for native speakers. Teachers are responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing engaging lessons, bringing patience, creativity, and care to the classroom. The Montclair Campus offers language programs for toddlers (ages 1–5), children (5–11), teens (11–18), and adults, from beginner to advanced levels, with dedicated pathways for native French-speaking children. Learn more at lallianceny.org/montclair.
Requirements
- Native French speaker or equivalent proficiency; ability to communicate clearly in English.
- Proven experience teaching French as a foreign language, including experience with young learners.
- Solid knowledge of current educational theories and best practices in foreign language teaching.
- Strong understanding of French and Francophone cultures.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and classroom management skills.
- Patience, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to diverse learning styles.
- Commitment to staying up to date with trends and best practices in language education.
- Master’s degree in teaching French as a foreign language, or relevant bachelor’s degree/certificate (e.g., Licence FLE, DAEFLE, or equivalent).
- Must hold valid U.S. work authorization (L’Alliance New York does not sponsor visas for teaching positions).
Nice To Haves
- Creative and artistic teaching abilities; experience in performing or visual arts is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement comprehensive teaching plans in French language and culture for learners of all ages and levels, including both French as a foreign language and programs for native French speakers.
- Use a variety of engaging activities and instructional methods tailored to each audience to support learning and build students’ confidence and abilities.
- Foster a positive classroom environment by guiding student interactions and encouraging cooperation and sharing.
- Assess students’ performance and progress regularly to ensure skill development and achievement.
- Prepare and organize instructional materials and resources.
- Collaborate with administrative staff to support program operations.
- Follow and uphold L’Alliance New York’s teaching standards.
- Contribute to the development and organization of educational, cultural, and social activities that strengthen the Montclair Campus community.
- Participate in development and collaboration for events, within and outside of L’Alliance New York, to attract new students and members.
- Participate in outreach and collaborative initiatives, within and beyond L’Alliance New York, to support student enrollment and community engagement.
Benefits
- Complimentary L’Alliance New York membership
- Paid Time Off:
- Sick leave, as required by law.
- Teachers working at least 800 hours per calendar year receive 8 days of vacation.
- Teachers working 1,000+ hours per calendar year receive 10 days of vacation, become eligible for health insurance and a 403(b) savings plan with up to 5% employer matching after completing 2 years of 1,000+ hours.
