Posted: 20-Jan-26
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $86,920 to $174,720
Required Education:
Job Title: French Teacher
Reports to: Dean of Faculty
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Start Date: August 3, 2026
ABOUT LICK-WILMERDING HIGH SCHOOL
Lick-Wilmerding High School is a private school with public purpose, serving 560 students in grades 9-12 in San Francisco. Since its founding in 1895 as a vocational school, Lick-Wilmerding High School has built upon a long tradition of valuing and integrating the liberal arts, sciences, technical arts, visual arts and performing arts to offer a robust college-prep curriculum. LWHS has a rich and distinctive academic program, with thriving departments, vibrant student life, and signature initiatives like the Center for Civic Engagement and the Public Purpose Program. Faculty and students are passionate, engaged, and driven by values that reach far beyond the classroom.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Lick-Wilmerding High School currently seeks a dedicated educator to join our world languages department as a full-time French teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The world languages department is a collaborative, supportive, student-centered team that believes all students can be successful language learners. We work intentionally to develop and align our curriculum with the needs of our students and value the diverse perspectives our colleagues bring to this work.
Candidates will demonstrate the capacity to teach four sections of French, from beginner to advanced levels. They should have the ability and desire to teach all levels of the high school curriculum. This teacher also should expect to be available to students for individual help outside of class. Full-time teachers participate in our advisory program, and act as an advisor to a group of students. Teachers also are responsible for various duties including, chaperoning student events, working with admissions, and participating in the life of the school.
As an institution committed to educating the whole child, we both invite and expect teaching faculty to participate fully in the academic and co-curricular life of the school. This includes, but is not limited to, furthering the mission of the school through participating in our Advisory, Public Purpose, and EIB programs; as well as routine attendance in all curricular team meetings, department meetings, faculty meetings, and office hours to support students when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of three years teaching experience, preferably at the high school level.
- Bachelor’s in French Language and Literature or Second Language Acquisition; advanced degrees welcomed.
- Native or near native fluency in oral and written French.
- Familiarity and practice with anti-racist, culturally-competent approaches to teaching and learning.
- Experience with student-centered teaching and learning, including differentiated instruction for students across various academic and social backgrounds.
- Embrace the school mission and support the PPP programs in the department.
- Demonstrated interest in curriculum development, innovation, and professional growth.
- Successful experience collaborating with colleagues in and out of the subject area.
PREFERRED QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
- A willingness to engage across differences with empathy and understanding.
- The ability to nurture and encourage life-long learning through joyful, authentic, and rich learning experiences.
- A profound openness to feedback and improvement, modeling lifelong learning of practice as well as subject area.
TO APPLY
Click here to apply. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references, one of whom should be a direct supervisor, in your application materials.
LWHS is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. LWHS prohibits in all its programs, including hiring and employment practices, discrimination or harassment against any member or group based upon race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition (including pregnancy), genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other category protected under California or federal law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.