Job Description
SAN DIEGO FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL
Elementary English Teacher (Full Time)
Start Date: August 2026
San Diego French-American School – La Jolla, CA
www.sdfas.org
ABOUT SDFAS
The San Diego French-American School (SDFAS) is an independent bilingual Preschool–Grade 8 school located on Mount Soledad in La Jolla. Blending the strengths of the French and American educational systems, SDFAS is committed to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and global citizenship.
Accredited by CAIS and WASC and aligned with the French Ministry of Education, our school fosters intellectual curiosity, integrity, empathy, and resilience within a collaborative and multicultural community.
POSITION OVERVIEW
SDFAS seeks a dynamic and collaborative Elementary English Teacher (Grades 1–5) to join our bilingual faculty in August 2026.
The successful candidate will deliver a rigorous, standards-based English Language Arts program while working closely with French colleagues to ensure curricular coherence and student growth. The role requires strong literacy expertise, differentiation skills, and a commitment to Responsive Classroom practices.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Teach English Language Arts
• Design engaging, standards-aligned units of instruction.
• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners.
• Use assessments to monitor growth.
• Foster a structured and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate closely with French homeroom teachers and support staff.
• Communicate professionally and regularly with families.
• Participate actively in school initiatives and professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• Valid U.S. teaching credential (or eligibility)
• 3+ years of elementary teaching experience preferred
• Commitment to collaboration and continuous professional growth
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous vacation schedule
• Ongoing professional development
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and references to our Elementary Director, Ms Sylvie Toudic: stoudic@sdfas.org