An American citizen needs help with french work permit

I am a 53 year-old American professional single female. I currently live in California. I  would like to relocate to Paris in the next few months when i retire from the teaching profession. I would like help getting a work permitin France so I can continue to teach part-time.

I need some pointers as to how to proceed?
Thanks,

Dear eseluodolu,
In France like in the US to have a work permit you need to have an employer.  As you are a professor, I think you have a good chance to get a job.  Search only on private sector, 'ecoles de langues' and universities.
goog luck

Welcome on board eseluodolu :)

I will suggest you to go through this article: Work visas in France. It explained the key steps in details and it might be useful as well ;)