French Immersion Preschool Teachers & Teacher Assistants

Au Beau Séjour French Preschool – Oakland, CA

Au Beau Séjour French Preschool is a warm, community-driven French immersion preschool with two campuses in Oakland:

• ABS West Campus
• ABS Mountain Campus

We are currently looking for passionate French-speaking educators to join our team as:

Preschool Teachers / Preschool Teacher Assistants / Aides

If you love working with young children and believe early childhood education should be joyful, creative, and nurturing, we would love to hear from you.

About Our School

Au Beau Séjour offers a unique French immersion program for children ages 2–6 inspired by the French national curriculum “L’Éducation Nationale.”

Our approach blends the best practices of early childhood education while fostering:

• curiosity
• creativity
• kindness
• independence
• a lifelong love of learning

Our school community is warm, collaborative, and supportive, and our teachers play a central role in creating a safe and joyful learning environment for every child.

Position Overview Preschool Teacher

Teachers lead the classroom and design engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that support children’s cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development.

Teachers also collaborate with families and the teaching team to ensure each child thrives.

Position Overview Teacher Assistant / Aide

Assistants support the lead teacher in the classroom and help create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, confident, and inspired to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a respectful and nurturing classroom environment
• Plan and support engaging learning activities
• Encourage children’s independence and social development
• Maintain positive communication with families and staff
• Support daily routines and classroom organization
• Promote the values and mission of ABS

Qualifications Preschool Teachers

One of the following:

• 12 ECE units (Child Development, Child Family Community, Preschool Curriculum)
• AA / BA in Child Development, ECE, or related field

Plus:

• 1–2 years preschool teaching experience
• CPR & First Aid certification (EMSA certified)

Qualification Teacher Assistants / Aides

• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willing to complete ECE coursework
• Experience with toddlers or preschoolers preferred
• CPR & First Aid certification (EMSA certified)

Fluent French (spoken and written) is required for all positions.

Why Teachers Love Working at ABS?

• Supportive and respectful leadership
• Small class sizes
• A warm, family-like school community
• Creative freedom in the classroom
• Homemade meals prepared on site
• Beautiful outdoor play spaces
• Chickens on campus that children help care for
• A joyful French immersion environment

Why Join ABS?

We value our educators and offer a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Salary increases after completing 12 ECE units and again after 24 ECE units
• Annual salary increase after completing one full year with ABS
• Health insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 9 weeks + 3 days of paid vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Daily homemade breakfast/lunch/snack provided
• Tuition discount for staff children
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive, welcoming, and collaborative school community

Work Environment

Working with young children is active and engaging. Staff may:

• Lift and carry children
• Sit on the floor or child-sized furniture
• Assist children with self-care skills and bathroom routines
• Help maintain a clean and organized classroom environment

Apply

To apply, please send your resume to:

Coralie Leclerc Sobhani Director – Au Beau Séjour French Preschool

Learn more about our school:absfrenchpreschool.com

Location: Oakland, California

Work Location: In person

Remote work: No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.80 - $29.80 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

• French (Required)

Work Location: In person