English Teacher (Native Speaker) – Early Years & Primary (Ages 3–7)

The Lycée International Français d’Almaty (LIFA) is recruiting a native English-speaking teacher as part of its founding team.

LIFA is a French international school aligned with the AEFE framework, opening its first classes in 2026, with a strong academic focus and a structured plurilingual pathway.

Position Overview

• Teaching load: 16 hours/week (academic teaching)
• Additional duties: 2 hours/week (English Club)
• Total FTE: 0.7 (may be additional hours)
• Students: Ages 3 to 7 (Early Years and Grade 1)
• Annual pedagogical meetings: 80 hours included in workload.

  
  Key Responsibilities

• Teach English to young learners (3–7 years old) in a structured and immersive environment
• Contribute to a plurilingual curriculum, with English integrated into daily learning
• Deliver approximately 30% of selected subjects in English (arts, science, discovery-based learning)
• Work in close collaboration with French homeroom teachers (co-planning, co-teaching where relevant)
• Lead an English Club (oral practice, games, cultural exposure)
• Participate actively in pedagogical meetings, curriculum development, and school life

Profile

• Native English speaker (mandatory)
• Degree in Education or relevant field
• Experience teaching young children (Early Years / Primary)
• Strong classroom management and ability to engage young learners
• Experience in bilingual or international environments is a significant advantage
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multilingual team
• Sensitivity to French educational culture or willingness to adapt to it

  
  Contract & Conditions

• Fixed-term contract (10 months)
• Possibility of renewal or transition to a longer-term contract
• Based in Almaty, Kazakhstan
• Competitive salary (aligned with local international school standards)
  
  Why join LIFA
• Founding team position in a high-level international school project
• Strong institutional framework (French curriculum / AEFE alignment)
• Opportunity to shape a plurilingual educational model from the ground up
• Small class sizes and strong pedagogical support
  
  Please send your CV in English to the hiring manager Roza Omarova via email.