CAREERS

Les Lilas’s mission is to provide children with a strong academic foundation and foster a lifelong joy of learning through a dual French/American curriculum, supported by the Montessori pedagogy. Every teacher and staff at Les Lilas works hard toward our mission by providing a beautiful, well-rounded educational environment. Our teachers are committed to making a difference in the lives of their students to help them become proud, successful world citizens with profound social values and a sense of purpose.

CURRENT OPENINGS

FULL-TIME ASSISTANT TEACHER

Les Lilas is an independent, French American bilingual school that uses the Montessori Method and serves an international community of preschool to 5th grade students in Kirkland, WA.

Les Lilas offers an academic, bilingual program using Montessori Pedagogy and has a student body of more than 80 students from preschool through 5th grade (ages 3-11). We are currently recruiting a full-time Assistant Teacher for our school. Do you love working with young children? Have you been searching for a friendly team of educators who hold themselves to high standards? Have you been looking for a place where you can grow and learn and develop your career? Join our team and assist in a classroom that is transforming lives.

Duties include:

  • The Assistant Teacher works in close cooperation with and under the guidance of the Lead Teacher. The Assistant Teacher supports both the English and the French curriculum teachers in conducting the student’s program in a manner that is in keeping with both the highest standards of professional competence and ethics, and with Montessori mission and values. This position reports to the Lead Teacher.
  • The Assistant Teacher is responsible for providing support with educational lessons and activities to teachers.
  • This position will assist with the preparation of classroom materials and/or displays for lessons planned and executed by the teacher.
  • The Assistant Teacher will help with classroom duties, enforce classroom rules, and provide general care and supervision to children enrolled in our school.

Hours: 8:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. from Monday through Friday

Requirements:

  • At least two years of recent experience working with children
  • Proficiency in French & English
  • A passion for working with students from pre-K to 5th grade
  • Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
  • Highly skilled in collaborative teamwork within a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in a similar role is a plus
  • Experience in bilingual/dual language and international, independent education
  • Washington credentials and certifications (45 and/or 90-hour course work) OR Montessori Assistant training course.
  • Must have earned an associate degree or higher with approved courses in Early Childhood Education WA

Start Date: April 2025

Salary Range: $40,000–$45,000 annually

Click here to see an example of our beautiful classrooms.

How to Apply: If you love children and have been looking for the right opportunity to grow, join our school community by sending your resume and a cover letter to the head of school, Virginie Harroch-Hudry, at virginie@les-lilas.com.

PART-TIME SCHOOL LIFE ASSISTANT

Les Lilas is an independent, French American bilingual school that uses the Montessori Method and serves an international community of preschool to 5th grade students in Kirkland, WA.

Les Lilas offers an academic, bilingual program using Montessori Pedagogy and has a student body of more than 80 students from preschool through 5th grade (ages 3-11). We are currently recruiting a part-time School Life Assistant for our school to supervise lunches and recess during the school day and assist with the smooth running of our After-School program.

Duties include:

  • Preparing and distributing school lunches
  • Actively supervising recesses and lunchtime
  • Monitoring the upkeep of common spaces
  • Chaperoning children from one building to another
  • Preparing and setting up equipment for After-School activities (laptops, sports gear, musical instruments…)
  • Guiding Découverte instructors to their locations
  • Ensuring safe and smooth child dispatch to their respective activities
  • Checking classrooms to ensure After-School activities are running smoothly
  • Tidying up classrooms and activity areas at the end of the After-School program
  • Supervising camps during school vacations

Requirements:

  • At least two years of recent experience working with children
  • A passion for working with students from pre-K to 5th grade
  • Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
  • Highly skilled in collaborative teamwork within a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in a similar role is a plus
  • Experience in bilingual/dual language and international, independent education
  • Proficiency in French is an asset but not required

Hours: 11:00am - 6:00pm or 3:00pm - 6:00pm, Monday through Friday

Start Date: April 2024

Hourly Wage Range: $30-$35

How to Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter to the head of school, Virginie Harroch-Hudry, at virginie@les-lilas.com.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

We offer our Full-time (at least 25 hours per week) employees:

  • Competitive pay, re-evaluated annually

  • Employer subsidized Employee Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (employees pay 25% of total premium)

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan

  • Paid vacation (Approximately 6 to 8 weeks per year) for Faculty (Teachers and Assistant Teachers), 4 weeks per year for Full-time, Non-faculty

  • Paid sick leave (PSL)

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • 8 paid holidays per year

  • Up to 35% Tuition reduction for eligible dependents

  • Part-time employees (25 hours or less per week on average) are offered: Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued by hours worked

Nondiscrimination Policy 

Les Lilas French Bilingual Community School does not discriminate on any basis that is protected under federal, state, county or municipal laws. This non-discrimination policy applies to all students, families, employees and/or prospective employees/applicatns. Les Lilas is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Data Privacy Policy

Les Lilas is committed to protecting the privacy and integrity of your personal information. The school does not sell or share applicants' personal information with any organization or reporting service unless required by law. Contact information of applicants is used for these purposes only: reviewing credentials provided by the applicant, communications with applicants, internal communication with hiring personnel, screening checks for applicants and/or new hires, and internal recordkeeping. By giving us your information, you are agreeing to this privacy policy and giving us permission to use your information for the stated purposes.