Lower School Teacher – Immediate Opening

French International School of Oregon • Portland, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

French International School of Oregon (FI) is seeking fluent French-speaking educators to join its teaching teams. Teachers organize and implement instructional programs that support the school’s mission and help students develop and fulfill 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. to 3:30 p.m., outside of collaboration and meeting times. The teacher designs and implements instruction aligned with the school curriculum and division expectations, adapts methods and materials to students’ diverse needs, and fosters a respectful and inclusive learning environment. The role also involves communicating and collaborating with colleagues, administrators, students, and families; maintaining student records; supervising students on and off campus; participating in school activities and professional development; and following applicable legal mandates and school policies.

FI offers compensation based on experience and education according to its salary scale, along with health, dental, life, retirement, leave, and other benefits. FI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 French speaking and writing ability.
• Sufficient English proficiency to communicate professionally with colleagues and parents.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to take initiative, problem-solve, 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 meet 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.
• Report academic or behavioral concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
• Collaborate with colleagues and division leadership as part of an international teaching team.
• Participate in the life of the school, including meetings, committees, and community events.
• Supervise students appropriately on and off campus, including during field trips, overnight excursions, and school-sponsored activities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practice and support the school’s mission.
• Follow legal mandates, school policies, and professional expectations outlined 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

• Generous school-year holiday breaks, including winter and spring breaks and 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.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• Basic life insurance coverage.
• Tuition remission for eligible dependents.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Additional voluntary benefits and supplemental options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed