IB-PYP French Teacher

The IB-PYP French Teacher will deliver age-appropriate French language instruction aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), fostering language acquisition, cultural awareness, and communication skills through inquiry-based, child-centred learning. The role supports transdisciplinary learning while nurturing students’ confidence as multilingual learners and global citizens.

Key Responsibilities

1. Teaching & Learning (PYP-Aligned)

• Plan and deliver inquiry-based French lessons aligned with the PYP philosophy.
  

• Develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills appropriate to primary learners.
  

• Integrate French language learning into Units of Inquiry where relevant.
  

• Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning needs and varying language proficiency levels.
  

2. Curriculum & Language Development

• Design engaging activities to build vocabulary, phonics, grammar, comprehension, and expression.
  

• Promote appreciation of Francophone cultures, traditions, and basic literature.
  

• Encourage meaningful communication through stories, songs, rhymes, role-play, games, and creative tasks.
  

3. Assessment & Documentation

• Use formative assessment strategies aligned with PYP assessment practices.
  

• Document learning evidence through anecdotal records, portfolios, student work samples, and displays.
  

• Provide constructive and timely feedback to support student progress in language acquisition.
  

4. Collaboration & School Engagement

• Collaborate with homeroom teachers, the PYP Coordinator, and specialist teachers to support transdisciplinary learning.
  

• Participate in collaborative planning meetings, school events, assemblies, and PYP exhibitions.
  

• Support classroom and school initiatives related to multilingualism and international-mindedness.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in French or relevant language certification
  

• B.Ed / D.Ed preferred
  

• IB-PYP training or exposure is an added advantage
  

• Minimum 5 years of total teaching experience – Compulsory
  

• Minimum 2 years of Primary classes French teaching experience – Preferred
  

• Positions are open for experienced candidates only
  

• Freshers need not apply
  

• Strong understanding of IB PYP philosophy and inquiry-based practices
  

• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
  

• Passion for language acquisition and experiential learning
  

• Ability to work collaboratively in an international school environment
  

• Commitment to continuous professional learning and professional growth
  

• This is a full-time, on-campus role requiring complete professional commitment.
  
• Concurrent employment, freelance work, or private tuition during the academic year is not permitted
  
• Pursuing any regular academic programme (full-time or part-time) that interferes with school responsibilities is not permissible
  
• Candidates must be able to dedicate their time fully and professional focus to the school and students.
  

Benefits

• Salary is not a constraint for the deserving candidate
  
• Free staff child education
  
• Support for IB professional development and certifications
  
• Growth-oriented work culture with long-term career progression
  

• Health insurance
  
• Leave encashment
  
• Life insurance
  
• Provident Fund
  

• Ranked among the top international schools in India & Telangana
  
• Featured on Disney+ Hotstar in educational documentary "The Future Schools Season-2"
  
• World-class campus with strong academic and holistic development focus
  
• IB Continuum environment with a strong professional culture
  
• Support for IB training and career progression
  
• Collaborative, growth-oriented leadership