Rochambeau, The French International School of Washington, DC (Rochambeau), has an opening for a Math Teacher Secondary School – Full Time for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will consist of a full-time assignment teaching French Baccalaureate Mathematics as well as IB mathematics.
Location: Bethesda, MD
Job Type: Full-time; Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) applicable
Salary Information: The salary range is $49,911-$109,469 per the Faculty CBA Salary Scale. Teachers will be hired and employed in the highest category of teaching staff to which they are entitled in accordance with the degrees and certifications that they hold and the subjects and levels that they teach.
THE SCHOOL
Rochambeau, The French International School (“Rochambeau”), located in Bethesda, MD is an independent and coeducational day school, offering a unique combination of the French curriculum and a high-quality English program, to approximately 1,200 students from Preschool (2-years old) through 12th grade. Diversity is the hallmark of Rochambeau, with over 80 nationalities represented in the student body. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are.
Examples Of Duties And Responsibilities:
These examples of duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position. Depending on the assignment these duties may require in-person attendance and/or virtual attendance based on the specific operational or instructional requirements.
Job Summary:
The position would involve teaching Mathematics through the senior school in the French Bac section and/or in the IB section. The Math classes are taught in French in the French Bac section and English in the IB section.
As an international school, we will consider applications from candidates who:
Plan for and provide secondary-level classroom instruction in Math following the French Curriculum and the IB curriculum.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to assess students’ academic progress
Develop curriculum, instructional materials, assessment tools, and lesson plans according to the needs and interests of students, fulfilling the criteria of the French curriculum and IB curricula.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students, creating a learning environment to achieve academic focus and success.
Select books and instructional aids appropriate to the interests and maturity level of students.
Evaluate students’ academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health and maintain accurate and complete student records.
Provide remedial programs for students who have not achieved language competency commensurate with their potential. Meet with department colleagues to evaluate student placement test results, monitor and assess student performance throughout the year to determine each student's current placement level, and discuss other departmental concerns.
Participate in appropriate in-service programs or other professional development, parent- teacher conferences, and faculty meetings as required or requested. Perform all administrative and teaching duties in a bilingual environment.
Participates in parent-teacher conferences as required or requested and attends teachers’ meetings.
Participates in curriculum and other developmental meetings. Participates in appropriate in-service programs or other professional development.
Evaluates student performance, maintains records for individual students, and prepares report cards each trimester.
Acts as liaison between students, parents, and school staff as regards the Secondary school Math program.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred) in Mathematics or a related field.
Certification in Mathematics is strongly preferred (certifié(e) or agrégé(e) from the French Ministry of Education or an equivalent teaching certification from a francophone country).
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
For those teaching in the IB track, familiarity with the IB Mathematics curriculum is essential, and training from an IB organization or partner in Mathematics is highly preferred.
Candidates with a strong academic background, such as a university degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, or related fields, and solid teaching experience in this subject area will also be considered.
Equivalent education and experience can substitute for all minimum qualifications, except where legal requirements apply (e.g., visa, license, certification, or registration).
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
The ability to work successfully with colleagues as part of a team.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong human relations skills.
Adaptability and a collaborative spirit, particularly in a multicultural and international environment.
Skills in building an equitable classroom community and fostering a positive learning environment.
A commitment to supporting the school's mission, policies, and practices while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
Proficiency in leveraging technology to enhance student learning.
Experience in an international school or cross-cultural environment is desired.
Fluency in both French and English language.
To learn more about Rochambeau and to formally apply for this position, please visit www.rochambeau.org/careers .
Special Notes
In accordance with Maryland House Bill 486, Rochambeau is required to contact all former employers to request information relating to child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct involving the applicant. If you would like additional information please visit House Bill 486. Also, all final candidates will be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions will also be asked.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rochambeau is an equal opportunity employer and is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and genetics or any other basis protected by law. Rochambeau is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply. For an applicant requesting assistance with the employment application process, please contact Human Resources at (301) 798-4802 or belkel@rochambeau.org .
Rochambeau, the French International School, is an independent and coeducational day school, Beginning in preschool (age 2) through 12th grade, we offer our students a rigorous curriculum in French and English leading to either the French Baccalauréat and its bilingual or trilingual international options (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate (IB). We are the only school accredited by the French Ministry of Education in the Washington DC area.
