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L'Etoile French Immersion School

Inspiring Academic Excellence Through Bilingual Education

L'Etoile French Immersion School stands out as a beacon of excellence and cultural immersion. Inspired by the transformative power of bilingual education, founder Seema Kathuria established the school in 2011 with the vision of creating a rigorous French education coupled with a personalized and warm environment. Accredited by the French Ministry of Education and the AEFE, our curriculum adheres to French national standards, ensuring a robust academic foundation.

Our teachers share an unwavering dedication to providing a supportive, enriching educational experience through innovative teaching methods and genuine care for each student's development. Together we create a vibrant, dynamic learning environment that prepares our students to become confident, compassionate global citizens.

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School Values

Pursuit of Excellence: L'Etoile empowers students to thrive in a changing world by encouraging them to explore new ideas, take on challenging projects, and discover their potential through a balanced curriculum that includes art, music, drama, technology and innovative field trips.
Personalization: Our thoughtfully organized classrooms and inviting spaces foster concentration, safety, and exploration. Well-equipped classrooms ensure a stimulating environment that supports student growth.
Support & Collaboration: Teachers encourage open dialogue and group work, helping students develop communication skills, patience, and self-awareness.
Respect: As an international school, L'Etoile teaches cultural responsiveness and celebrates global customs, creating a classroom environment where diversity is appreciated and all students can thrive together.
Partnership with Parents: We build strong, open relationships with parents, enhancing the home-school connection. Regular communication ensures students receive the support they need to succeed.
Innovation: L'Etoile fosters logical problem-solving and exploration through hands-on projects, and we stay current on educational technologies to continually enhance our students' learning experiences.

Take a look at some of our latest roles.

Teacher assistant SY 26/27

5839 S Hood Ave, Southwest Portland, Portland, OR, United States, 97239 Early Childhood Education

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula. Position: Teacher Assistant Reports to: School Director Employment Status: $22/hour Contract start date: August 17, 2026 French Immersion School, L’Étoile, is hiring French speaking preschool Assistants for the 2026–2027 school year. In this role, you will support the lead teacher in all classroom tasks and be an active collaborator in the life of the class. We are a French immersion school in Portland, Oregon, accredited by the AEFE. Our students speak another language at home, often English, but not always, so you will primarily speak French with students for whom it is the language of instruction. The teachers you will work and collaborate with are all French. Your responsibilities will include: • Assisting the lead teacher during class time • Replacing the teacher for short-term absences • Leading a group or half-group according to the teacher’s instructions • Supervising recess • Maintaining classroom cleanliness • Helping children dress/undress and follow hygiene routines Compensation: $22-25/hour Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM If you would like to apply, please send your CV to Nathalie Berthelot at nberthelot@letoilefrenchschool.com To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.