Lower School PE Teacher – Immediate Opening

French International School of Oregon•Portland, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

French International School of Oregon (FI) is seeking a fluent French-speaking Lower School PE Teacher to join its teaching team. The teacher organizes and implements instructional programs that support the school’s mission and help students develop their potential in a multilingual, multicultural environment. FI describes its community as inclusive and collaborative, with small classes, fluent-speaking teachers, and a forested campus. This is a full-time, on-campus position with minimum hours of 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., in addition to collaboration and meeting times. The teacher designs and implements instruction aligned with the curriculum and division expectations, adapts methods to students’ diverse needs, and fosters an inclusive learning environment. The role also involves communicating in French and English, maintaining student records, collaborating with colleagues and division leadership, supervising students on and off campus, participating in school activities, and pursuing professional development.

Requirements

Teaching certificate.
Three years of teaching experience.
Ability to work collaboratively on teams and within school-wide initiatives.
Certification to teach the French national curriculum (France or another recognized francophone country).
Fluent spoken and written French.
Sufficient English proficiency to communicate professionally with colleagues and parents.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and work independently when needed.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to build effective relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Familiarity with technology tools such as Google Workspace, Zoom, and learning management platforms.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of teaching experience.
Experience in international or bilingual schools.
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) or Middle Years Programme (MYP) experience.
Bilingual in French and English.
Demonstrated intercultural fluency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Design and implement instructional plans aligned with the school’s curriculum and division expectations.
Prepare yearly unit plans.
Adapt teaching methods and materials to students’ diverse needs, levels, and learning styles.
Foster a learning environment grounded in respect, inclusion, and appreciation of differences.
Communicate clearly and professionally in French and English with administrators, colleagues, students, and families.
Maintain accurate and complete records of student attendance, performance, and progress, and share updates as required.
Promptly report academic or behavioral concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
Collaborate with colleagues and division leadership as part of an international teaching team.
Participate in school meetings, committees, community events, and the broader life of the school.
Supervise students appropriately on and off campus, including during field trips, overnight excursions, and school-sponsored activities.
Engage in ongoing professional development.
Follow legal mandates, school policies, and professional expectations in the FI Employee and All-School Handbooks.
Move around campus and transport instructional materials as needed; reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience and education according to the FI salary scale.
Generous school-year holiday breaks, including winter, spring, and all scheduled closures.
Comprehensive sick leave and PTO benefits.
Health insurance coverage beginning on the first of the month following the hire date.
FI covers 100% of the employee’s base medical premium; employees pay premiums for dependents and buy-up plan options.
Dental insurance.
Basic life insurance.
Tuition remission for eligible dependents.
403(b) retirement plan.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Additional voluntary benefits and supplemental options.