American seeking teaching positions in Lyon - urgent

Hi Shannon,
I don't know if you're still seeking for job, but just in case, I'm looking for an english teacher for my kids (9 and 12). They have been studying 3 years in an australian school in China, and I'd like them to keep their level (we are living 15min from Lyon).
Please let me know if you are interested or if you know someone (native speaker) who can be interested.
Thanks in advance.
Sonia

Shannon,

I am confused, if you have already worked in Lyon legally for 2 years, even if they can no longer sponsor you, you should have the right to work in France. The rule for Americans, or so I thought, was the first year it is forbidden for you to work if you are just coming to live unless sponsored, but then once on french soil for one year, then you can obtain a work permit. Again, I could be totally wrong, but check into it. Best of luck.

Hello and thanks for your reply!

Ah, yes the administrative rules and exceptions always make things a bit unclear, but
as an American you only have the right to remain and work in France if you have someone sponsoring a work visa (there are a few exceptions like if you prove you have the funds be self sufficient in France and not work). As soon as you don't have sponsorship, you also lose the right to remain in the country whether you've worked for 1,2, 3 years and so on. Without a work or student visa americans are only authorized to stay in the Schengen zone for 3 months. The other exception is if you did a master's in France you have a year to find a contract and if you've been working consistently for 5 years you can then apply for citizenship.

So generally speaking, you still have the right to work in France after two years, BUT only under the condition that you have a sponsor which was my issue at the time.

Luckily I found a position as a Lectrice at  an Engineering school willing to do the paperwork for  me so I'm still happily living in Lyon .

Thanks again!