About McGehee School:
Founded in 1912, Louise S. McGehee School is an independent all-girls Pre-K–12 school in New Orleans. For more than a century, McGehee has educated girls to lead with purpose and confidence — and today, we are shaping our next chapter.
Our Vision is a world shaped by purposeful women who lead with clarity, courage, and conviction. From Pre-K through 12th grade, each McGehee student is empowered to develop her unique strengths and aspirations in an environment designed specifically for girls.
Our Mission challenges each girl to discover her strengths and reach her full potential as an independent learner, a critical thinker, and a confident leader. Academic depth, intellectual ambition, creativity, and self-direction define the McGehee experience from the earliest years through graduation.
Our work is guided by the values that shape our community and decisions:
- Commitment to Excellence grounded in high expectations and continuous improvement
- Empowering Leadership that elevates others and builds strong teams
- Honorable Action rooted in integrity and alignment between values and choices
- Independent Thought balanced by curiosity and courage
- Joyful Engagement that recognizes girls thrive when they feel valued, challenged, and connected
We hold high expectations for our faculty and our students, and we align our work with our values.
McGehee advances a distinctive, individualized approach to girls’ education built on close relationships between students and faculty and grounded in research-informed practice. Located on a historic Garden District campus, we embrace New Orleans as an extended classroom, connecting learning to service, internships, and real-world leadership. With more than 2,200 alumnae worldwide, McGehee is both a rigorous academic institution and a lifelong community committed to excellence and impact.
About this Position
The Louise S. McGehee School is now accepting applications for a dynamic, innovative full-time Middle and Upper School French Teacher and Language Department Chair who enthusiastically invests him or herself in all aspects of the language education process and the school-wide community. Qualified candidates will possess an educational background in French and will have at least two years of classroom teaching experience, ideally in an all-girls or independent school setting. A master’s degree in education or language-related fields is preferred. Experience teaching AP French and preparing students for DELF is preferred. The expected start date for the position is August, 2026 with the option to start earlier to support planning for the 2026-2027 school year.