Houston, Texas
Posted: 05-Nov-25
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: Negotiable
Categories:
Certified or Agrégé Teacher in Lettre Modernes/ French Literature - 2026-2027 School Year
Awty International School is an international school in Houston, serving students from preschool to high school. Awty offers students a rigorous academic program leading to either the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, the French Baccalaureate, or the French International Baccalaureate.
In addition to a challenging academic program, Awty provides a nurturing and welcoming environment where cultural, national, and linguistic diversity are celebrated. Social-emotional learning and character development are strongly emphasized, helping students build resilience, empathy, and problem-solving skills to become responsible global citizens.
At Awty, we believe students learn best and faculty perform best in a culture of vibrant diversity. Diversity is an essential quality of our school environment; our commitment to learning and the pursuit of excellence can occur only in such a context. It helps us guide our students to become responsible world citizens. Our commitment to learning about and respecting one another’s diversity brings distinct richness to the Awty experience for students, alumni, employees, and parents.
Position Overview
For the 2026-2027 school year, Awty International School, a partner institution of the Mlfmonde network with a French program accredited by the French Ministry of Education, is seeking a certified or agrégé teacher in Lettres Modernes.
The school will be looking for an experienced hands-on teacher who interacts with students in a creative and innovative manner and can take complex concepts to a level the students will comprehend. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a commitment to and experience teaching in a diverse, multicultural environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Five years’ experience teaching in Secondary
- Bilingual in English and French
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria, listed by priority:
- Experience teaching in French schools abroad.
- Strong command of English (minimum B2 level).
- Solid references (e.g., inspection reports, recommendations with contact information, phone, and email).
- A skilled, creative, and dynamic educator.
- Open-minded, curious, and tolerant.
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- A team player.
- Rigorous and well-organized.
- Sensitive to cultural diversity.
- Proficient in the pedagogical use of digital tools.
- Familiar with innovative teaching practices.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching French programs abroad.
- Experience preparing students for the Brevet and Baccalaureate exams is expected.
- Candidates should prioritize the quality of their teaching and actively engage in the school's quality-assurance initiatives.
We want individuals who can work collaboratively in a culture that promotes academic rigor and success for all its students.
Submit your application through the school's website. All applicants should include a cover letter detailing their experience with curricular leadership, a current resume and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor).
Click here to apply online.
Direct inquiries to the Proviseure, Severine Ireland at SIreland@awty.org
The Awty International School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnic or religious beliefs, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and athletic and other school-administered programs or in its employment practices. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students.