French Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Upper School French Teacher – Leave Replacement

Location: New York, NY

Position: Upper School French Teacher – Leave Replacement

Assignment Dates: October 26 – November 20, 2026

Compensation: $7,000 for the assignment

School Type: Independent K–12 School

Grade Levels: 9–12

About the Opportunity

ConnectUS is working with a highly regarded independent school in New York City to identify an experienced French teacher for a short-term leave replacement assignment in the Upper School.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced secondary French educator to join a collaborative school community and provide continuity for students during a temporary faculty leave.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Teach French to students in Grades 9–12 .
• Continue and implement the existing French curriculum.
• Support students in developing their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Foster students’ understanding and appreciation of French and Francophone cultures.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of Grade 12 students.
• Collaborate with the World Language Department.
• Attend relevant department meetings.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and families.
• Participate in assigned school duties and supervisory responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a candidate who:

• Has a strong passion for teaching French and working with high school students.
• Has experience teaching French at the secondary level.
• Is collaborative, adaptable, and professional.
• Can confidently step into an established curriculum.
• Builds positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Is committed to creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or significant relevant experience required.
• Advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience teaching French at the high school level is strongly preferred.
• Must currently have authorization to work in the United States.

Compensation & Dates

Compensation: $7,000 total

Assignment: October 26 – November 20, 2026

This is a temporary leave replacement position .

Interested?

If you are an experienced French teacher interested in this opportunity, ConnectUS would love to hear from you.

Please submit your résumé and a brief introduction to ConnectUS, and our team will be in touch with next steps- [email protected]