Elementary English Teacher

Job Summary: Elementary English Teacher – San Diego French-American School (SDFAS)

The San Diego French-American School (SDFAS) is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Elementary English Teacher to join our multicultural faculty in La Jolla, CA (Mount Soledad) for the August 2026 academic year. This full-time position is central to our mission of providing high-quality, standards-based English Language Arts (ELA) instruction to students in Grades 1–5 within a vibrant, bilingual environment.

As an Elementary English Teacher, you will design and implement engaging units that cater to diverse learners through differentiated instruction and literacy expertise. A key component of this role is the close collaboration with French homeroom teachers to ensure curricular coherence across our dual-language program. We prioritize Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and utilize Responsive Classroom practices to foster a supportive and inclusive classroom culture. Candidates should be adept at monitoring student growth through data-driven assessments and maintaining professional, transparent communication with families.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and a valid U.S. teaching credential, with at least 3+ years of experience in elementary education. SDFAS offers a premier benefits package, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, a generous vacation schedule, and dedicated funding for ongoing professional development.

• Elementary English Teacher

• Hiring Organization: San Diego French-American School (SDFAS)

• Location: La Jolla, CA (Mount Soledad)

• Start Date: August 2026

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Job Category: Education / Teaching / English Language Arts

• Education Requirements: * Minimum: Bachelor’s degree.

  • Preferred: Master’s degree.

• Experience Level: 3+ years of elementary teaching experience preferred.

• Licenses & Credentials: Valid U.S. teaching credential (or eligibility) and authorization to work in the United States.

• Key Skills:

  • Instructional: Standards-based English Language Arts (ELA) instruction, Unit design.

  • Classroom Management: Responsive Classroom practices, Social-emotional learning (SEL).

  • Pedagogy: Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, Literacy expertise.

  • Collaboration: Working in a bilingual/multicultural faculty environment, Parent-teacher communication.

• Responsibilities:

  • Teaching English Language Arts to Grades 1–5.

  • Collaborating with French homeroom teachers to ensure curricular coherence.

  • Monitoring student growth through assessment and data.

  • Participating in professional development and school-wide initiatives.

  • Maintaining professional communication with families.

• Benefits: * 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  • 403(b) retirement plan.

  • Generous vacation schedule.

  • Professional development funding.

• Industry: Education / Independent Bilingual Schools (Preschool–Grade 8)