Biology Teacher, Teaching In French

The International School of San Francisco is a PK-12 independent school in San Francisco. Founded in 1962, the school is a multicultural, multilingual educational institution with almost 1,100 students across an urban campus in the heart of the city.

We are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Biology Teacher, teaching in French, to join our Upper School community to cover a maternity leave, starting in August 2025 through late-November 2025 with the possibility of additional time.

This position is specifically for teaching Biology and Earth Science in French ("Sciences de la Vie et de la Terre"), and the candidate must be proficient or fluent in French.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lessons for students, incorporating a variety of teaching strategies to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters creativity, self-expression, and a love for science among students.
• Assess and evaluate students' progress through regular observations and feedback.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding students' development and progress.
• Attend regular meetings as needed.
• Successfully complete other professional responsibilities as assigned by the Upper School Principals.
• Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of autonomy, self-esteem, and self-discipline.
• Establish a positive relationship with all members of our school community.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science Education or a relevant experience.
• Teaching certification or licensure in Science preferable.
• Experience teaching Biology to students in the specified grade range.
• Proficiency or fluency in French, with the ability to instruct and communicate effectively in both French and English.
• Strong knowledge of theory and instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire students through creative and innovative teaching methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills to plan and execute units of learning.
• Ability to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of students.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary range from $66,404 to $103,037 depending on experience and qualification, prorated for the duration of the agreement.

The International School of San Francisco is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation, and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual, and bicultural students, faculty, and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI).