Bilingual French & Spanish Language Teacher SY26-27

District of Columbia International School•Washington, DC

18h•$63,113 - $105,575•Onsite

About The Position

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is hiring a full-time Bilingual French & Spanish Language Teacher for the SY26-27 school year. This teaching position involves instructional and planning responsibilities for providing IB French & Spanish education to students at DCI. Depending on the language course level, instruction will be partially or completely delivered in French & Spanish. DCI is a public charter school serving over 1600 diverse students in grades 6-12, focusing on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning, and student agency with 1:1 technology.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Clear a background check.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in secondary education or the content area.
Previous experience teaching in this content area.
Spanish & French language proficiency.
Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families.
Proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail.
Bilingual and biliterate in French & Spanish.
Past experience teaching MYP/DP French/Spanish (Language A or B), [Specific Courses], and similar AP and Honors courses.
Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion.

Responsibilities

Provide IB French & Spanish education to students.
Teach content partially or completely in French & Spanish, depending on the course level.
Deliver exceptional French instruction through immersion methods to diverse learners in a culturally responsive manner.
Plan curriculum using a deep understanding of and integration with the IB DP Language curriculum framework.
Plan lessons using a deep understanding of and integration with the IB French & Spanish Education curriculum framework.
Advise students, including teaching an advisory class.
Support other aspects of the school’s instructional program.
Proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the school’s discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning.
Accept and implement feedback for improvement.
Engage in professional development, including attending coaching meetings, school/content-based sessions, and external development opportunities.
Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership.
Communicate with parents and students through a variety of mediums.
Lead and participate in cultural activities for faculty and students, embracing French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures.
Infuse technology into instruction, ensuring effective implementation of the 1:1 Chromebooks program.
Perform other duties as assigned.