Part-Time Language Teachers (French) - Candidate Pool
Quick answer
United Nations Secretariat is hiring part-time French language teachers for a candidate pool position, with a focus on preparing and teaching language and communication skills courses, and using e-learning tools. The position is based in New York or remote, and requires a Master's degree in language area studies or related field.
- Role
- Part-Time Language Teachers (French) - Candidate Pool
- Organization
- United Nations Secretariat
- Location
- New York or remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
Part-time teachers are expected to prepare and facilitate each lesson of assigned courses as scheduled, to correct assignments and homework in a timely manner, and to monitor their students’ progress and suggest useful learning strategies on a weekly basis.
What you'll do
- Prepare and teach French language and communication skills courses
- Use Learning Management Systems (such as Moodle) and e-learning tools
- Administer the course in the Learning Management System
- Develop new French language and communication skills courses and learning materials
- Design French language learning assessments
- Construct and grade language proficiency exams
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in language area studies, language teaching, applied linguistics, communication or education/pedagogy or related area
- A minimum of five years of experience teaching French as a foreign or second language to adults in a multi-cultural setting
- Experience using a variety of e-learning tools, learning management systems, online collaboration tools and social media platforms to teach a second or foreign language
- Expert level of competence in French (oral and written) according to the UN Language Framework
- Advanced knowledge of English
- Experience at an international level in a multicultural environment
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job location?
The job can be based in New York or remote.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in language area studies or related field, and at least five years of experience teaching French to adults in a multi-cultural setting.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal at the provided link until September 9, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Secretariat's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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