Sun Valley Community School seeks an experienced Upper School French Teacher to join our language department. This is a full-time teaching position beginning August 10, 2026. 

Duties include teaching up to five sections of Upper School French each term, serving as a student advisor, participating in the school’s Outdoor Program, and contributing to Upper School co-curricular offerings. For the right candidate, the position may also include Residential Life responsibilities and housing.

This position includes benefits including health insurance. SVCS has access to rental housing units throughout the Wood River Valley. Depending on availability, family size and other factors, SVCS may be able to assist new employees who are relocating from out of state with their housing transition. Should you reach the finalist stage of this search, the business office will discuss the details of this potential relocation support. Finalists will be required to complete state and federal background screening to ensure eligibility to work safely with students.

Interested candidates should go to our website to learn more about our school. To apply, please complete this application. Any additional questions should be directed to:

Jessica Wasilewski, Upper School Head
Sun Valley Community School
jwasilewski@communityschool.org

Sun Valley Community School is an equal opportunity employer. The school encourages, seeks, and will employ applicants the school deems qualified for the position sought, regardless of age, ethnic background, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, or physical ability, with reasonable accommodation to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Candidates should value strong relationships with students, appreciate the art and craft of teaching, and approach education with enthusiasm, curiosity, and professionalism. The ideal candidate shares the school’s commitment to an inquiry based approach, holds a bachelor’s degree, has native or near native French proficiency, and is familiar with ACTFL guidelines and proficiency levels. At Community School, we embrace challenges, cultivate a rich life outside of school, find deep satisfaction in working with colleagues, and maintain a healthy sense of humor. Educating can be hard work, but it is also joyful and meaningful. Community School is a deeply collaborative culture, so flexibility, organization, and a strong commitment to partnering with colleagues, students, and families are central to this position. Candidates should understand and embrace the culture of a small independent school in a mountain resort town. Community School educates a number of competitive skiers and other athletes, so candidates should understand the demands placed on student-athletes and proactively support students who miss class due to competition or travel through clear communication, thoughtful planning, and flexible instructional practices.

About Sun Valley Community School

Since its inception in 1973, Sun Valley Community School in Sun Valley, Idaho has inspired its students to think critically, embrace challenges, and lead impactful, purposeful lives. The school serves more than 430 day and boarding students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. Close student-faculty relationships and experiential, project-centered learning define the school’s distinctive educational experience. Our philosophy? Build community. Take risks. Grow your curiosities. Pursue your passions. Aim for personal bests. We are a preK-12 day and boarding college prep school of more than 400 students set in the iconic mountain resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho. Our faculty and staff are passionate about the outdoors, the arts, innovation, athletics, adventure, and the work they do with students. They are engaged and encouraging and believe in our student-centered approach. Our students are open to new experiences, take advantage of the natural environment, thrive in a small-town community but have a solid sense of the broader world. A Sun Valley Community School experience balances intellectual inquiry with adventure. We ask students and faculty alike to push comfort zon...es and seek understanding. We value inclusivity, authenticity, and critical thinking. Please see our website for further details about our school’s guiding principles as well as our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work. Our mission: "From our campus to the wilderness, we inspire students to think critically, engage confidently, embrace challenges, and lead impactful, purposeful lives."

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