French Immersion Infant & Toddler Teachers, Assistants & Aides
Au Beau Séjour French Preschool – Oakland, CA
Au Beau Séjour French Preschool (ABS) is a warm, community-driven French immersion preschool in Oakland, California. We are expanding ABS with our new ABS Infant & Toddler Program and are looking for passionate French-speaking educators to join our team.
Our school currently operates two campuses. (We will soon add a 3rd location):
- ABS West Campus
- ABS Mountain Campus
We are hiring:
- Infant & Toddler Teachers
- Infant & Toddler Teachers Assistants
- Infant & Toddler Aide Teachers
If you love working with young children (infants and toddlers) and believe early childhood education should be nurturing, joyful, and developmentally appropriate, we would love to hear from you.
About Our School
Au Beau Séjour offers a unique French immersion experience inspired by the French national curriculum “L’Éducation Nationale.”
Our approach blends best practices in early childhood education while fostering:
- curiosity
- creativity
- kindness
- independence
- a lifelong love of learning
Our school community is warm, collaborative, and supportive, and our educators play a central role in creating a safe and joyful environment for every child.
Position Overview Infant / Toddler Teacher
Teachers create a nurturing and responsive classroom environment that supports the developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
Teachers guide children’s early development through:
- sensory exploration
- language development (in French)
- emotional security
- early social interactions
- motor development
Teachers collaborate closely with families and the teaching team to ensure each child thrives.
Position Overview Teacher Assistant / Aide
Assistants support the lead teacher in daily routines and help maintain a safe, caring, and engaging environment for infants and toddlers.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nurturing and responsive care for infants and toddlers
- Create a safe and stimulating classroom environment
- Plan and support age-appropriate activities
- Support children's emotional, social, and developmental needs
- Maintain positive communication with families and staff
- Assist with daily routines (feeding, diapering, naps)
- Maintain classroom cleanliness and organization
- Promote the values and mission of ABS
Qualifications Infant / Toddler Teachers
Must meet California licensing requirements:
- 12 ECE units (Child Development, Child Family & Community, Preschool Curriculum)
- 3 additional ECE units in Infant & Toddler Development
Candidates currently completing these units are encouraged to apply.
Additional requirements:
- Experience working with infants or toddlers preferred
- CPR & First Aid certification (EMSA certified) or willingness to obtain
Teacher Assistants / Aides
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Enrolled in or willing to enroll in ECE coursework
- Experience with infants or toddlers preferred
- CPR & First Aid certification (EMSA certified) or willingness to obtain
Fluent French (spoken, reading, and writing) is required for all positions.
Why Teachers Love Working at ABS?
- Supportive and respectful leadership
- Low children/teachers ratio
- 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
Benefits
- 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, vision)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- 9 weeks + 3 days paid vacation
- 11 paid holidays
- Daily homemade breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
- Tuition discount for staff children
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive and welcoming school community
Work Environment
Working with infants and toddlers is active and hands-on. Staff may:
- Lift and carry children
- Sit on the floor or child-sized furniture
- Assist with diapering and self-care routines
- Support feeding and nap routines
- 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
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
