About this role
Join Our Team!The Lycée Français is a pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 international school in Chicago, Illinois.
We seek high-quality employees interested in advancing our mission to empower students to grow into active global citizens who employ critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability and act with the utmost integrity.
We are looking for Secondary Life and Earth Sciences teachers with :
At least three years of secondary teaching experience, with international experience preferred
French fluency required
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree
Experience in the French education system.
Why should you work at the LFC?Great EnvironmentTight-knit international community in the heart of Chicago
Unique teaching environment of a dual-language program
Involved community enthusiastic about education, teaching and learning
Maximum class size of 22 students
Uncompromising commitment to equity and inclusion
Great BenefitsLocal contract with possibility of “détachement”
Competitive salary ($52,061 - $92,052 annually)
Multiple health insurance programs
Tuition discount for staff children: 70% discount for Lycée Français de Chicago and 10% discount for LFC*daycare
Professional development opportunities
Visa sponsorship is available for faculty and select administrators
Generous paid sick leave, personal leave, and vacation time
Relocation assistance
403(b) plan and French retirement plan with a matching school contribution of up to 4% after two years of employment
What we look for in our staff.Excellence and creativity in their field
High adaptability to new work style and LFC culture
Commitment to the LFC values of Respect, Responsibility, and the Joy of Teaching and Learning
Excellent interpersonal skills
Fluency in English (B2 level at minimum) and the language required by the program
Applications are open until February 5, 2026, and interviews will take place between December and February 2026.
Position start date: August 25, 2026