Is there a need for a French teacher in the islands?

Are you a citizen of Canada? If so, remember that we are a United States territory. In order to work in the Virgin Islands or anywhere else in the United States you either have to be a U.S. citizen or have "legal alien" (green card) status. If you have the status to think about working here then let us know.

I don't think that French is generally offered in the public school system but it might be offered at private schools. But this is all moot unless you're eligible to work in the U.S.

Cheers, and sorry that I've only been able to give minimal advice!

French is offered in the public school system, as well as most private schools.

the private schools on STX do offer French. The question is if the current teachers are going to stick around or depart. The schools do prefer for potential "teachers" to have degrees in education. In the private school system they do have some latitude in allowing people without education degrees to teach a subject if they feel that person has adequate knowledge and ability. Public schools have less leeway. From what I have heard, one of the reasons the public schools lost their accreditation for a while was that they had too many "teachers" who didn't have teaching degrees.

The private schools try to hire people who have lived on-island for a while (years, not just a few weeks or months) whenever possible. New arrivals often leave within a year or two and the high turn over rate and lack of continuity isn't seen as positive for the students... whose parents are paying about $10K per kid for their education.

Thank you all for your advice. I am a canadian citizen, I guess I have to find another way to relocate.
Cheers!

Not all private schools charge 10K per student.

I am sitting by a french teacher as I type this response. I can connect the two of you if you like. I fyou are interested you will have to aplly through an international agency. THis person can tell all about that. Send me a private message if you like.