Temporary, Full-Time

The 2026-27 faculty grid for this position is $75,461 to $116,035 based on years of experience and a Bachelor of Education. Faculty with a Master's will be paid at a higher range.

Inspire young learners. Bring French to life.

Are you an enthusiastic French educator who loves creating joyful, meaningful language-learning experiences for

young children?

We are seeking an inspiring French Teacher to join our Junior School and teach French language acquisition from Kindergarten through Grade 5 within an engaging International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) environment. This position commences as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who believes that language learning should be active, authentic, creative, and connected to the world beyond the classroom.

What you'll do

- Teach engaging French lessons to students from Kindergarten to Grade 5
- Create rich opportunities for students to communicate authentically in French
- Design learning experiences grounded in inquiry and real-world connections
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and the French team on transdisciplinary units
- Bring the richness and diversity of Francophone cultures into the classroom
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Use technology creatively to enhance teaching and learning
- Develop meaningful, authentic assessments and provide timely feedback
- Build a positive, inclusive classroom where students feel confident taking risks with language
- Contribute to co-curricular activities and the wider life of the school
- Partner with colleagues and families through respectful, timely communication

Who you are

You are a passionate educator who:





- Has an excellent command of French
- Has appropriate preparation and experience teaching French as an additional language
- Enjoys working with elementary-aged learners
- Is cooperative, creative, organized, and relationship-focused
- Can inspire students to develop both their language skills and their curiosity about the world
- Is comfortable working in a technology-rich environment
- Values inquiry-based and student-centered learning
- Is enthusiastic about contributing to a vibrant school community

Qualifications

Candidates must:

- Be a resident in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada
- Hold or be prepared to obtain an age-appropriate First Aid Certificate
- Hold or be eligible to obtain BC teacher certification

Experience with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), particularly teaching French within a PYP setting, is an asset.

Join our Community

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We warmly welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, Black communities, racialised persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, newcomers, and individuals from other equity-deserving groups.

How to Apply: Resumes and cover letters should be submitted through Mulgrave Careers by September 25, 2026. Visit our website to learn more about Mulgrave and to view the full job description. There is no public transportation to the School. Applicants must provide their own transportation.

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We appreciate the interest of all applicants and encourage qualified applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they arrive.

We can’t wait to meet you!

📌 Junior School French Teacher (Canada)
🏢 Mulgrave School, The International School of Vancouver
📍 Canada