Bay Area
Francophile List

Published by Suzanne Toczyski, Sonoma State University

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*JOB & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES*

TROUPE FRANCOPHONE AMATEUR RECRUTE DEUX ACTEURS. "Nous sommes un troupe francophone de theatre amateur et nous recrutons!!!  Deux hommes pour monter la piece de Yasmina Reza, "Le dieu du carnage":  "Les enfants nous entrainent au desastre, c'est une loi.  Quand tu vois les couples qui s'embarquent en riant dans le matrimonial, tu te dis ils ne savent pas,ils ne savent rien les pauvres. Ils sont contents."  Neophites bienvenus mais francais courant necessaire!  Contactez Sandrine au 650 321 7247 afin de nous rencontrer."

FRENCH TEACHER NEEDED FOR ADULT STUDENTS (MENLO PARK).  See http://www.craigslist.org for original listing.  The Sequoia Adult School is looking for a French instructor to teach adult students conversational French in community education classes in Menlo Park starting in mid-Sept. 2008. This is an evening class for adult students age 18 and over and is targeted toward those who are planning to travel or vacation in France or other areas where French is spoken. Opportunities will be available for additional adult community education classes in beginning and intermediate French starting in Jan. 2009. Teaching credential is not required but is a plus. Teaching experience is desirable. Interested candidates should reply to this craigslist job posting.  Compensation: $21.46/hr non-credentialed, $30.47/hr credentialed, part-time, temporary position, no benefits; This is a part-time job. This is a contract job. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.  Please, no phone calls about this job!  Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.  Posting date: 2008-07-09, 12:48PM PDT.  PostingID: 748598869. Reply to: job-748598869@craigslist.org

SEEKING FRENCH-SPEAKING LIVE-IN BABYSITTER.  Housing/Share Rental in Oakland/Montclair hills in exchange for babysitting – Perfect for Cal or other college/postgraduate student.  Start date approximately August 1, 2008.  We are looking for a warm and loving live-in babysitter for our little boy who is 3 ½ years old and our daughter who was born on May 1, 2008 .  Duties include:   Babysitting/Childcare 20-30 hours per week (weekdays + one evening); Light housekeeping and occasional cooking included in above hours; Some driving included in above hours.  In exchange for:   Private room which has a bay view and french doors onto the downstairs terrace, plus a bathroom and kitchen which would mostly be used by you only;  We have a lovely spacious home in the Oakland hills in Montclair, just south of Berkeley and walking distance to local parks and downtown Montclair; This could be ideal for a full- or part-time student at UCBerkeley, Mills College, or other nearby college; we are approximately 10-15 minutes drive from Cal and Mills campuses right near the intersection of highways 13 and 24.  Requirements: Non Smoker/No Drugs; Babysitting/childcare experience including with infants; Warm, loving, energetic, ideally able to commit for at least one year.  NB:  If person speaks French this would be a plus (though not at all a requirement) as our son is being raised bilingually.  If you are interested, we can be reached via email (Nathalie at natpmmd@hotmail.com) or phone (510-652-7350).

SEEKING P/T NANNY.   I am looking for a P/T nanny to care for my 7 year-old girl who attends a French bilingual school (French American International School). I would need someone to pick her up from camp in the afternoon and provide care for 3-4 hours 3 days/week. More hours are potentially available. Requirements include: responsible, experience working/caring for children, own car with excellent driving record, capability to work with my daughter on reading (English) and ideally, spoken French.  References required. Gina Hill, Gina.Hill@earthlink.net

FRENCH STUDENT SEEKING AMERICAN FAMILY SEEKING AU PAIR. Nathalie - French, 21 years old, student at the university in Paris studying History is looking for an American family during the months of July & August to stay with them as an au-pair girl. She's not looking to be paid but seeking the opportunity to improve her English while helping with kids. She's already worked extensively with children. Let me know if you'd be interested or if you know of someone who might be interested.  Rita Khayat, <rkhayat@fleurdeluxe.com>  

A LA RECHERCHE DE GRAPHIC DESIGNERS FRANCOPHONES.  Je cherche a discuter avec des graphic designers francophones dans le coin. J'aimerais avoir leur opinion sur une idee de service en relation avec une entreprise en France, il est possible que ca debouche sur des projets en free-lance. Merci de faire circuler, vous pouvez me contacter au 408 621 7365 ou clairenormand@yahoo.com.  Claire Weber.

FRENCH-SPEAKING BABYSITTER SOUGHT.  Searching for French-speaking babysitter who is interested in looking after 1 or 2 toddlers for very flexible, limited hours. Looking for   someone who enjoys little children, and who would be willing to expose   them to French using informal, play-based learning.  Berkeley.    510-849-1882

SEEKING AMERICAN AU PAIR.  Un ami de Poitiers cherche une jeune fille Americaine pour etre Au Pair a Poitiers pour l'annee scolaire 2008/9. Si vous connaissez des personnes que cela pourrait interesser, faites moi suivre leur info a imbertdelphine@gmail.com.   

SEEKING AU PAIR.   We are a family in Albany, CA (near Berkeley) with a boy age 5.5 and  a girl age 3.5 who would like a French-speaking summer nanny for about 20 hours of child-care a week in exchange for room and board for July and August. Contact:  Gabriela Sullivan,  gabrielasullivan@yahoo.com  

FRENCH TUTORING IN LIVERMORE. Native French Speaker.  $30 per hour.  Contact Meriem,mhadj@vt.edu.

FRENCH ON-LINE MAGAZINE SEEKS STORY WRITER.   Work as a 'Story Writer' We are seeking for someone who can work as a 'Story Writer' in USA. This opportunity is widely open to anyone who has the knowlegde to write Stories.  The successful candidate will need to have a computer with internet connnetion and have good communication skills someone who can write story. The job description involves writing Stories all with good Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation and Presentation for a magazine company. Applicants must have a good knowledge of writing stories. To apply please send your Application letter with CV/Resume to our email:  santemagazine@temporaryforwarding.com    Website: http://www.santemagazine.fr/                

MA SUPER FRENCH AFRICAINE NANNIE. ma super french africaine nannie qui cherche du travail le matin. Tous ses diplomes de nannie et un bon sens de l'humour. Elle cherche une place de nannie ou quelque chose pour arrondir les fins de mois. J'aimerai bien l'engager plein temps mais ne peut pas. Envoyer moi un email que je puisse vous mettre en contact avec elle Dominique www.twist-cafe.com 

SEEKING “ASSISTANTE DE FAMILLE.”  Parlez-vous francais? Travaillez-vous bien avec des enfants? Aidez-moi avec mes enfants (6.5 ans et 4 ans) et d'autres choses à faire à la maison.  Aimez-vous cuisiner? Etes-vous flexible et actif? Etes-vous createur avec des projets pour enfants? Il faut être très responsable. Les heures sont relativement flexibles: 10-15 par semaine.  Maintenant: Mardi 3:30 - 9pm, Jeudi 6-9 pm, toutes les deux semaines Vendredi ou Samedi 5-10/11 pm.  D'autres bénéfices aussi comme voyages avec la famille.  Profitez d’une expérience de la vie californienne avec une famille internationale. Non fumeur s'il vous plait. Region: Burlingame, Peninsula - SF Bay Area  Salaire: $15/heure, si vous avez beaucoup d'experience considération pour plus après une periode d'essayer.  Contactez: Si vous avez une C.V., envoyez directement à kpingheap@hotmail.com.  Ou téléphonez-moi pour une entrevue, 415-298-2022.

NEEDED:  POET OR SONGWRITER WHO WORKS IN FRENCH.  I am seeking a poet or songwriter who writes in French to help me complete some song lyrics. I will be in the San Francisco/San Mateo area during the month of September.  Rate to be negotiated.  Please call Nicolas de la Forge at 650.533.5227 (cell) or email him at therealities@yahoo.fr .

NANNIE.  Je cherche une nannie pour dimanche et certains jours de la semaine des fois, commençant à $15.00/heure.  Dominique, www.twist-cafe.com.

CALIFORNIA LANGUAGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION conducts its Placement Information Exchange as a service to members, to schools and school districts (elementary, middle school, high school, and community college) at no charge. The association's role is limited to providing information: to the teachers who are seeking positions, to the schools and school districts which post vacancies. Responsibility for taking further action rests with the recipients of the information. Go to:http://www.clta.net/jobs/index.html for details.

EDJOIN. The Education Job Opportunity Network is a portal to thousands of teaching and other education job openings throughout California. Go to: http://www.edjoin.org/ for information.

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