French Teacher

Greenhills School • Ann Arbor, MI

2d

About The Position

The Modern and Classical Languages Department has an opening for a collaborative and dynamic French teacher who enjoys working with students in grades 6-12 and will bring their joy for language and culture to the classroom.
Teachers in this department provide students with rich and meaningful learning experiences that inspire them to be lifelong learners who will take their places as informed, responsible, engaged citizens of their local, national, and global communities. The ideal candidate will create a language classroom that values multiple perspectives and helps students build empathy toward diverse cultures and ways of thinking.
Greenhills School is eager to consider applications from a diverse mix of talented, student-centered educators and role models who bring joy and good humor to our classrooms, fields, and offices, employ a broad array of effective instructional methods, work collaboratively with colleagues, solicit and respond to student feedback, and commit to reflective practice and continual growth. We pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming inclusive community.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in French language studies or the equivalent required; graduate work and degree desired.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Employs a variety of strategies, resources, and tools to teach in the immersion-based setting.
• A student-centered educator who creates an interactive classroom.
• A creative problem solver.
• Knowledgeable about adolescents’ intellectual, social, and emotional development and willing to positively greet the challenges and opportunities they present.
• A professional oral and written communicator.
• Eager to work collaboratively with colleagues on curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessments.
• Versatile and open to diverse teaching assignments within the department.
• Actively involved in school life.
• Comfortable using technology in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of French, with an emphasis on flexibility.
• Demonstrate experience or interest in immersion teaching.
• Demonstrate versatility and openness to section assignments.
• Serve as an advisor.
• Collaborate with department colleagues on pedagogy and curriculum, and to vertically align coursework to provide students with a meaningful scope and sequence throughout their 6-12 school experience.
• Reflect on instructional practices and seek out opportunities for professional development.
• Create inclusive and effective classroom environments and provide learning support for students inside and outside the classroom as needed, including implementing formal accommodations, in consultation with the Greenhills Learning Center.
• Practice clear, timely, and professional communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Attend regular department, faculty, and other meetings.
• Promote an inclusive working and community environment.
• Participate in community life through service in Greenhills advising and co-curricular programs, which may include coaching.
• Serve as a role model in maintaining appropriate standards of care for students and maintaining healthy boundaries in student and professional relationships.

Benefits

• Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and education level, and includes lunch when school is in session.
• Greenhills provides a comprehensive benefit package, which includes a variety of health insurance offerings, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability offerings, HSA/FSA options, and retirement benefits through TIAA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees