For teachers interested in working in one of NYC 's French-English Dual-Language Programs.

There are positions opened for September 2009 in all schools listed in my report. Elementary and Middle School teachers with a certification from another state or another country are welcome to apply. Please write directly to the school principals if you think you qualify. Certification equivalences are available but I suggest teachers start the process now by reading carefully all of the documents + NYSED requirements.
-click on the link below-
Certification from Start to Finish

Teachers are invited to contact Fabrice Jaumont by email for more information at fabrice.jaumont@diplomatie.gouv.fr 
Thank you

Fabrice Jaumont
Education Attache
French Embassy
972 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10075
212-439 1436
www.frenchculture.org

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For your informaiton: Work for the DOE

Qualifications

  • After school programs after.school@efny.net

    Requirements for teaching in the EFNY after school programs are as follows:

    • Valid US work permit
    • Teaching experience in a bilingual setting working with children from 5 to 10 years of age
    • Evening availability between 3:00pm and 5:30pm and ability to travel to different classroom sites
    • All teachers must have their fingerprints taken (this is a requirement from the NYCDOE on some sites)
    • Availability for coordination meetings (these meetings are paid; and occur 3-4 times a year)
    • Willingness to sign a contract with EFNY
    • Ability to communicate with parents, site coordinators, and the EFNY Board of Directors

    We are looking for 3 types of profiles:

    • French Teacher mother tongue language capable of teaching French reading and writing to children who already speak French and read and speak English. Must be able to teach groups of 10-12 children between 6 and 10 years of age with levels and ages relatively heterogeneous. Extensive experience required.
    • French Teacher second language capable of teaching French to children between 4 to 10 years of age speaking little or no French.
    • Moderator: French speaking teacher’s Assistant/counselor with experience with primary school children

    All teachers must prepare their own materials (costs will be reimbursed), utilize methods appropriate for after school play / learning; be patient with children and flexible in their approaches.

    Salary based on qualifications and experience. EFNY employees are considered self-employed workers. EFNY is in charge of recruitment; all openings are posted on this site. We welcome resumes at any time at after.school@efny.net

  • Bilingual classes dual.language@efny.net

    Requirements for teaching in NYC DOE bilingual program administered by EFNY:

    • Valid US work permit
    • Be qualified to teach for the NYC DOE
    • AHave the additional qualifications specified by each school

    It is the NYC DOE that recruits and establishes working conditions.

    EFNY is currently working on an agreement for recognition of foreign qualifications between France and the NYC DOE.

    These discussions are still preliminary. Please check this page of our website regularly for updates.

    On this site, we offer links to job offers that we have received.