Awty International School Visa Sponsorship USA

French Program Instructional Coach (Full-Time) 2026-2027

At Awty, we believe that 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 Summary: The French Program Instructional Coach is a critical member of the instructional leadership team at the Early Learning Center, Lower School, and Secondary divisions at Awty. The position will work with classroom teachers in the French Program to support all aspects of teaching and learning. The French Program Instructional Coach will partner closely with curriculum coordinators and instructional leaders from other programs in order to ensure harmonization of the curriculum and aligned instructional goals. The coach provides 1:1 support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers, as well as support with school-wide initiatives and goals. The ideal candidate has a strong background in French curriculum and will report directly to the Proviseure.

Required Experience:

• At least 5 years of classroom teaching experience
• At least 3 years of training or coaching experience
• Proficiency in English: A solid command of English at the C1 level is essential to communicate effectively with our international community and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a Primary and Secondary school setting
• Experience in an IB and/or International School setting
• CAFIPEMF or Educational Engineer or training-related certification
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Ability to design and deliver customized professional development to teachers
• Strong understanding of curriculum design and transdisciplinary learning
• Experience with the French literacy curriculum

Responsibilities:

• Professional Development: Collaborate with teachers to provide ongoing professional development, keeping them updated on the latest research, best practices, and curricular resources.
• Observation and Feedback: Conduct regular classroom observations to assess teaching methods and provide constructive feedback to educators, focusing on instructional improvement.
• Curriculum Design: Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive and effective curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards and individual student needs, in accordance with the conditions of accreditation by the French Ministry of Education.
• Data Analysis: Utilize assessment data to identify areas of improvement and tailor instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment by working closely with teachers, administrators, and other instructional staff to create a cohesive literacy program that supports the overall educational goals of the school.
• Resource Coordination: Identify and recommend appropriate instructional materials, tools, and resources to enhance instruction, and facilitate access to these resources for educators.
• Progress Monitoring: Monitor and track the progress of students and teachers in achieving goals, and implement interventions when necessary by creating and monitoring student support plans.
• Develop the progressing and scheduling per cycle.
• Prepare the schedule, agenda and chair the teachers' council meetings.
• Prepare the schedule, agenda and chair the cycle council meetings.
• Partner with the school’s Learning Support Coordinator to provide support to teachers’ who are implementing student accommodations for the classroom and exam setting.
• Manage the continued training plan for the French Program personnel in accordance with the school project objectives.

TO APPLY: Submit your application through the school's website. All applicants should include a cover letter, current résumé, and three professional references (including your most recent direct supervisor). Direct inquiries (cover letter, CV, references) to Séverine Ireland, Proviseure, 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 the 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.

The position is a one-year renewable employment agreement, with competitive salary and conditions. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible.