Elementary Teacher French: 2026-27 School Year

AXIS International Academy•Fort Collins, CO

8h•$36,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Elementary Teacher French: 2026-2027 School Year Fort Collins, CO About AXIS: AXIS International Academy is a Pre-K-5 public charter school offering Core Knowledge curricula through language immersion. All students learn Spanish, Chinese, or French half of the day. We are located in the Clearwater building at 2700 S. Lemay Fort Collins, CO 80525. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year we will be located at 3939 Automation Way, Fort Collins, CO 80525. The mission of AXIS International Academy is to empower learners to be thriving citizens of character in their local and global communities by instilling four educational priorities: Academic excellence through Core Knowledge and Singapore Math; X (Cross)-cultural (global) competence; Immersion in world languages though a research-based 50/50 language immersion model (Spanish, French, or Chinese); Social-emotional and cognitive skills development to foster soft skills and strong character (respect, responsibility, integrity, honesty, and cooperation). Position Title: French Elementary Teacher Status: Full-time Exempt Supervisor: Leadership staff member, AXIS International Academy Fort Collins Start Date: Aug 1, 2026; School Year Calendar August 1 to May 31 Broad Scope of the Position The French teacher will teach French literacy, language arts, science and social studies as well as elective subjects weekly (art, music, and physical education) to two cohorts of students, participating in our 50/50 dual language immersion model. All curricula and materials are provided. The teacher will team with the English Language Arts teacher and Math teacher, who will teach the other day lessons in the core subjects in English with the same students, but at the opposite time. Teachers have planning time 60 minutes each day while students attend Math class. We currently have flexibility in grade level assignment from Kindergarten French (MS) through 5th grade (CM2), and teacher candidates may share their grade-level preferences where applicable. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) French proficiency at native, or native-like English proficiency at ACTFL Advanced Mid level, or B2 CFER Previous teaching experience or experience working with children Colorado teaching license, not required but encouraged If considered for a visa sponsorship, must meet visa requirements, review US J1 Visa requirements Salary: $36,000-$50,000 per year - commensurate with experience and our full-time salary schedule equivalent. Position includes health benefits and retirement benefits through Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association copera.org. Application Deadline: March 1, 2026 Teaching at AXIS As a public charter school we offer an unique opportunity for teachers to be leaders in and outside their classroom and in our community at large. We seek teachers who love to teach, but who also love to learn. Our teachers are innovators and are committed professionals who like to implement best practices to accelerate student learning in two languages. We value and incorporate teacher feedback into our school decisions. Our staff culture is supportive, collaborative, and diligent. Our teachers thrive in an unique international work environment right here in Fort Collins, Colorado. Because AXIS is passionate about student learning, we seek teachers who will expertly develop student knowledge, skills, and language (English and Spanish, Chinese, or French). We select staff who believe strongly in our values, mission, and educational philosophy. We value diversity across all areas, and we are an equal opportunity employer. Please read our AXIS Vision for Teachers to learn more. To ensure we reach our AXIS International Academy vision and mission, we seek teaching professionals who: Share a passion for children, for the teaching profession, and for the AXIS mission. Model AXIS values - respect, responsibility, and relationships. Believe in synergy, collective impact, and collaboration. Set high expectations and commit to continuous improvement. Display strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities. Provide a nurturing, structured, learning-centered classroom environment prioritizing student and family relationships. Possess knowledge and apply evidence-based practices in instructional planning and delivery. Seek to master and apply AXIS foundational frameworks and AXIS mission-aligned curriculum. Exhibit excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
French proficiency at native, or native-like
English proficiency at ACTFL Advanced Mid level, or B2 CFER
Previous teaching experience or experience working with children
If considered for a visa sponsorship, must meet visa requirements, review US J1 Visa requirements

Nice To Haves

Colorado teaching license, not required but encouraged

Responsibilities

Nurtures the whole child and supports each child to achieve their personal best academically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively
Assumes personal responsibility for student achievement on school performance goals
Facilitates student learning through use of active learning strategies and student engagement practices
Designs/Uses informal assessments to measure student progress and growth
Maintain accurate records, assessment data, and data tracking systems
Reinforces SEL lessons and positive behavior supports to respond to behavior concerns and build a strong classroom culture
Instructs using research-based direct and indirect teaching strategies
Provides intervention on a continuous basis and writes student individual or group intervention plans as needed
Collaborates regularly with team teacher(s) and student services specialists
Participates actively in collaborative Impact teams and on MTSS teams for students in her classroom and other students as needed
Collaborates with leadership in pursuit of professional development goals aligned with school performance goals
Communicates regularly with families about academic progress and behavior and/or attendance, includes strengths and needs
Participate in daily duties (i.e. arrival, lunch, dismissal) to support school operations
Assist on occasional and specific marketing requests
Attend school-wide events