Teaching at San Diego French-American School
At San Diego French-American School, we recruit, hire and retain educators who view themselves as professionals and are committed to the art and craft of exceptional teaching. We also seek dynamic, growth-oriented individuals who value excellence and for whom educating children is a calling.
Teaching candidates who will thrive at San Diego French-American School are those who wish to engage fully, continually challenge themselves and their students, and embrace modern pedagogy within a multilingual school environment that prioritizes:
- Relationship building, human understanding and cultural competence
- Language, problem solving, critical thinking skills and growth mindset orientation
- Character development, personal growth and adherence to core values
- Developing skills necessary to work well autonomously as well as collaborate effectively in groups
Click here to view the San Diego French-American School Educator job description. If you are interested in joining a team of highly motivated educators who are passionate about their areas of expertise, consider social and emotional learning as equal in importance to academics, and share a common vision for how to develop global citizens, we invite you to present yourself as a candidate.
San Diego French-American School is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and hires employees without regard to gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, color, creed, gender identification or sexual orientation. In its hiring practices, San Diego French-American School values diversity in all of its forms and seeks above all educators who are open-minded, self-aware, and committed to learning and growth.
Actively Recruiting for 2022–23
Preschool Assistant Teacher (1)
French strongly preferred though not required. Click here for position description. Start in January.
P/T Extended Care (after school staff)
From 3:30–5:30 PM from 1 day to 5 days per week. Perfect for undergraduate or graduate students thinking about careers in education! If interested, please write to enrichment@sdfas.org.
Maternity School Nurse & Pandemic Coordinator
Full-Time Temporary Position, April–September 2023 (includes summer school). Click here to view the position description and instructions on how to apply.
Teachers
San Diego French-American School is looking for outstanding, experienced, expert Certified or Qualified French Professeurs des écoles and Certified or Qualified French Professeurs, niveau collège.
To apply, please send (as a single PDF file) your resume/CV and cover letter/lettre de motivation, any other teaching credentials (e.g. rapports d’inspection) and letters of recommendation to Mark Rosenblum, Head of School at hos@sdfas.org.
San Diego French-American School is looking for outstanding highly motivated independent school teachers for our curricular programs taught in the English language. Candidates are sought for all grade levels PK-5 and all MS subject areas for grades 6-8 (English Language Arts & Social Studies, ESL, Mathematics and Science).
To apply, please send your resume/curriculum vitae, a cover letter, any other teaching credentials or portfolio elements, and at least two recent letters of recommendation (of which one is from a current or recent direct supervisor) to Mark Rosenblum, Head of School at hos@sdfas.org.
San Diego French-American School is looking for outstanding highly motivated independent school teachers for our curricular programs taught in the English language.
To apply, please send your resume/curriculum vitae, a cover letter, any other teaching credentials or portfolio elements, and at least two recent letters of recommendation (of which one is from a current or recent direct supervisor) to Mark Rosenblum, Head of School at hos@sdfas.org.
Preschool Assistant Teachers
Click here to view the Preschool Assistant Teacher job description. If interested, please send a resume, cover letter and short list of professional references (as a single PDF file please) to sricouard@sdfas.org and with CC to besterly@sdfas.org.
- Bilingual French-English strongly preferred
- Early Childhood Education credits required to work in the Preschool camp groups (age 2–5) which means 12 units across three specific areas (the school is happy to provide transcript analysis for interested candidates)
- Demonstrated prior experience working with children strongly preferred
- Cross-cultural competency and experience living in different countries or within different cultural settings strongly preferred but not required
- Hourly salary commensurate with experience and benchmarks for similar positions at schools of our size and profile in southern California
- Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Summer Camp Staff
(Lead Counselors & Assistant Teachers)
Click here to view the Summer Camp Staff job descriptions (Lead Counselor and Assistant Teacher). If interested, please send a resume, cover letter and short list of references (as a single PDF file please) to vcovarrubias@sdfas.org and with CC to besterly@sdfas.org.
- Bilingual French-English strongly preferred
- Early Childhood Education credits required to work in the Preschool camp groups (age 2–5) which means 12 units across three specific areas (the school is happy to provide transcript analysis for interested candidates)
- Demonstrated prior experience working with children strongly preferred
- Cross-cultural competency and experience living in different countries or within different cultural settings strongly preferred but not required
- Hourly salary commensurate with experience and benchmarks for similar positions at schools of our size and profile in southern California
- Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
J-1 Visa Sponsorship
San Diego French-American School is approved by the United States government as a direct sponsor and host school within the U.S. Department of State’s J-1 Visa Program for “exchange visitor” teachers. The program is open to applicants who meet the requirements for participation in the program.
Program length
(a total of 5 years is possible)
- 3 years (initial)
- 2 additional years (if conditions for extension are met and approved)
Fees covered by San Diego French-American School
(you do not pay for these)
- SEVIS fee for I-901: $220 USD
- VISA fee for DS-160: $160 USD
- Health insurance plan (medical, dental & vision)
- Repatriation insurance
Housing Rental
(approx. $USD estimation/month)
- Studio: $1,400
- One bedroom: $1,700
- Two bedroom: $2,300
- Three bedroom: $3,200
Car / Vehicle Purchase
(upon arrival in $USD/one time)
- approx. $8,000–$12,000
Other Living Expenses
(approx. $USD estimation/month)
- Groceries / food: $500
- Cell phone: $100
- Car insurance: $80
- Gas: $80
Entertainment
- According to lifestyle…
