Certified Primary Teacher - 2026-2027 School Year
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.

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.

Position Overview

For the 2026-2027 school year, Awty International School, whose French program is accredited by the French Ministry of Education, is seeking a qualified Primary School Teacher (Professeur des Écoles) certified by the French national education system.

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.

This is a local position for teachers on detachment or availability, subject to vacancy. Note: The employer is not the Mission Laïque Française but the school's governing body (contract, remuneration, etc.).

Minimum Requirements:

• Five years experience teaching in Secondary
• Bilingual in English and French
• Certified by the French national education system

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria, listed by priority:

• Experience in French schools abroad.
• Language skills: Proficiency in English (Understanding: C1 / Speaking: B2).
• Qualifications: Holder of the French National Primary School Teaching Certificate (concours de recrutement de professeurs des écoles).
• Experience: Professional experience with young children, preferably in an international context, is highly desired.
• Additional qualifications: CAFIPEMF, CPAIEN, Temporary Host Teacher (Maître d’accueil temporaire), or EMFE.
• PYP (Primary Years Program) experience
• Strong proficiency in and use of digital tools.
• Innovative teaching practices, including flexible classroom management, would be an asset.
• A skilled, creative, and dynamic educator.
• Open-minded, curious, and tolerant.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills for teamwork.
• Rigorous and well-organized.
• Sensitive to cultural diversity.
• Solid references, including inspection reports and recommendation letters with contact details (phone and email), are required.
• Proficiency in English and strong competency in the use of digital tools for teaching are required.

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.