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• French Academic Dean & Director of French Affairs

  Summary of the Position
  
  

  The Academic Language Deans play a central leadership role in advancing Silicon Valley International School’s mission and vision. As pedagogical leaders, they ensure the strength, coherence, and ongoing development of the school’s bilingual IB curriculum and instructional practices.
  
  

  Academic Deans oversee curriculum design and implementation, support and coach teachers, and ensure that teaching and learning re?ect INTL’s standards of rigor, inquiry, and bilingual excellence. Through classroom observations, collaboration with teachers and principals, and ongoing analysis of student data, they drive continuous improvement in academic outcomes.
  
  

  In addition, Academic Deans serve as key ambassadors of the academic program—partnering in admissions, contributing to school communications, and helping to represent INTL’s educational vision to current and prospective families.

  The French Academic Dean & Director of French Affairs will report directly to the Early Years Principal and the Elementary School Principal. This position also requires the employee to remain on campus for one (1) week following the conclusion of the academic year and to return to campus one (1) week prior to the regular faculty return date in order to support back-to-school planning, preparation, and related activities.

  Curriculum and Program Leadership

  • Oversee the quality, coherence, and development of the French bilingual immersion program across grade levels
  • Ensure strong horizontal and vertical alignment of curriculum within and across languages and divisions (PYP, MYP)
  • Lead ongoing curriculum review cycles to ensure alignment with IB frameworks, developmental expectations, and best practices
  • Partner with divisional leadership to ensure that the curriculum is effectively implemented in classrooms
  • Integrate assessment data and curriculum metrics to strengthen academic outcomes and language development
  • Stay current with educational research, IB developments, and innovations in bilingual and international education

  Assessment and Academic Standards

  • Lead the design, coordination, and analysis of internal and external assessments to ensure alignment with school standards
  • Oversee standardized testing (e.g., French National Evaluations and others as relevant), including administration, data analysis, and reporting
  • Use data to identify trends, inform instructional improvements, and ensure academic rigor across programs
  • Partner with principals and teachers to ensure that assessment practices reflect INTL’s commitment to deep learning and high expectations

  
  Faculty Development and Instructional Coaching

  • Coach and mentor teachers in curriculum implementation, inquiry-based instruction, and effective pedagogical practices
  • Support new teachers in understanding and implementing INTL curriculum and instructional approaches
  • Provide ongoing feedback through classroom visits, team meetings, and collaborative planning
  • Contribute to teacher evaluation processes in partnership with principals, while maintaining a coaching-centered relationship
  • Support teachers in developing high-quality instructional resources and practices

  
  Leadership and Collaboration

  • Lead language-based academic meetings across subject areas
  • Collaborate closely with divisional principals to ensure alignment between curriculum, instruction, and student experience
  • Play a key role in hiring processes, including screening and interviewing candidates and advising on instructional ?t as well as onboarding new teachers hired
  • Liaise with external organizations (e.g., AEFE, MLF, EPFS, ACTFL, IB, etc.) to maintain program quality and accreditation
  • Serve as the lead for our French homologation
  • Serve as a pedagogical expert and thought partner in school-wide academic initiatives

  
  Admissions, Communications, and Community Engagement

  • Serve as an ambassador of the academic program through admissions events, tours, and prospective family engagement
  • Lead the evaluation of external student applications
  • Contribute to school communications, including articles, presentations, and parent education events
  • Help articulate and promote INTL’s academic vision and bilingual IB program to the broader community
  • Represent INTL at conferences and professional gatherings

  
  Student Experience and Global Programming

  • Partner with divisional leadership to design, plan, and lead international and domestic travel programs
  • Ensure that academic and cultural objectives are embedded in student trips and exchanges
  • Support the integration of experiential learning within the broader academic program

  
  School Operations and Communication

  • Ensure principals are informed of key academic developments, challenges, and initiatives
  • Collaborate with administrative teams to support smooth implementation of programs and initiatives (such as French author visits, book fairs, Kangaroo math competitions, etc.)
  • Supports interviewing and oversight of substitute teachers as needed

  
  French Affairs and Institutional Liaison

  • Coordinate the school’s administrative and institutional relationship with AEFE, MLF, and other relevant French education partners
  • Manage French program compliance and related requirements, including records, registrations on required platforms, and submission of relevant data
  • Support and facilitate teachers’ participation in AEFE/MLF trainings and other required professional development
  • Serve as liaison for French scholarship matters (bourses), supporting families and coordinating with the French Consulate

  
  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years of teaching experience
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Experience working with Early Years and Elementary School-aged children
  • Experience with the PYP and in bilingual schools is strongly preferred

  
  Compensation and benefits
  Our compensation is based on education and years of experience. 

  • We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee only
  • Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program
  • 10 days paid sick leave and 2 days paid time off
  • 7 days of paid holidays during the school year
  • Summer break and 5 weeks of school breaks during the school year
  • Professional development tailored to teacher needs/interests and aligned with school mission
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match after 2 years of service

  
  We’d love to hear from you!
  
  If this sounds like the job for you, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking here.
   
  Should you be unable to submit via the link above, please email employment@svintl.org.
  
  Silicon Valley International School is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and makes employment decisions based on merit. INTL prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. INTL will afford equal employment opportunities to all quali?ed applicants and employees as to all terms and conditions of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, transfer, discipline, and termination.

• Program Instructor- Activities & Enrichment (Part-Time)

  Position Summary
  
  Silicon Valley International School (INTL) seeks a part-time Program Instructor for our Cohn Campus for the 2026-2027 school year. This part-time position is for 15 hours/week, 3:00 pm - 6:00 PM daily.
  
  

  Program instructors should enjoy working with students from Kindergarten to 5th grade. They must demonstrate commitment to INTL’s mission and the population we serve. They must also be responsible, self-motivated, friendly, willing to work with a team of colleagues, and adaptable to a working environment with different cultures.
  
  

  The hourly rate is based on related years of work experience and/or a combination of formal education. This position is considered hourly (non-exempt); the salary range is $30.04 (STP-1) to $39.71 (STP-20). 
  
  

  This position will report directly to the Elementary School Assistant Principal and Director of Auxiliary Programs.

  Typical work activities include:

  • Supervision of lunch, recess, and after-school care
  • Organizing activities for students to engage in during recess, lunch, and after school (art, sports, drama, STEM- bring your hobbies and interests to life with the students!)
  • Supporting student events and school life, such as student council, assemblies, holiday celebrations
  • Build rapport with students and support student behavior outside the classroom with a positive approach  
  • Work with the Dean of Students, Elementary School Assistant Principal, and Principal on student needs and student behavior

  Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with children
  • Ability to work in a team setting
  • Working with children and youth involves extensive physical activity, mental alertness, and enthusiasm; having good general health and emotional stability are essential.
  • Ability to move quickly to address emergency or potentially dangerous situations
  • Fluency in English for collaboration with colleagues and communication with students
  • Bilingual [preferably in either French, Chinese, or German]

  Benefits

  This position is eligible for: paid sick leave—in accordance with California law and school policy—and immediate enrollment in the 403(b) retirement plan.

  • Paid sick leave - forty hours  (40) per academic year 
  • 403(b) - eligible to enroll immediately

  Working Conditions

  • Working with children and youth involves extensive physical activity, mental alertness, and enthusiasm
  • Good general health, physical stamina, and emotional stability are essential
  • Ability to hear within normal range and communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner that can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population
  • Ability to move quickly to address emergency or potentially dangerous situations
  • Ability to move about the building and the organization as needed
  • Must be able to work outdoors in various types of weather conditions
  • On occasion, must lift up to 35 lbs

  Expectations for Mini-Camps and Summer Programs
  
  

  This is a year-round position that supports the school’s enrichment programming during the academic year and school break periods. Program Instructors are required to work a minimum of six (6) of the nine (9) mini-camp and summer camp sessions offered annually by the school. Camp assignments and schedules are determined based on programmatic and operational needs. Camps may take place at either the Cohn Campus or the Willows Campus, and employees assigned to camp sessions must be prepared to work at either location.

  During mini-camp and summer sessions, Program Instructors serve as Camp Counselors and are responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate activities aligned with the themes and program structure established by the Director of Licensing and the Enrichment Coordinator. Planning time may be provided before camp sessions and during summer programming. Participation in assigned camp sessions is considered part of the core responsibilities of this year-round role

  
  

  We’d love to hear from you!

  If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter. Click Here: Program Instructor- Activities & Enrichment. Please, no phone calls or walk-ins.