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.