Part-Time French Teacher | Quest Forward Santa Rosa

Quest Forward High School Santa Rosa•Santa Rosa, CA

About The Position

Quest Forward Santa Rosa is seeking a Part-Time French Teacher to develop and deliver French courses for middle and high school students. This role focuses on building a strong foundation in the French language and fostering an appreciation for francophone cultures. The teacher will be responsible for curriculum design, instruction delivery, student engagement, and family/community communication. This is an opportunity to contribute to a growing world language program in an immersive educational environment.

Requirements

3+ years of teaching experience, preferably in middle school or high school.
Strong track record of student achievement.
Experience designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students of varying levels.
Proven academic growth for students below grade level with interventions.
Experience integrating technology into humanities instruction, particularly to enhance student engagement.
Deep belief in all students’ potential and a commitment to holding high academic and behavioral expectations.
A growth mindset, constantly seeking to refine and improve instructional practice.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Passion for middle school education and making humanities relevant and engaging for students.
Readiness to go above and beyond, including putting in extra time in and outside of your role, to build Quest Forward’s college prep school.

Responsibilities

Design and implement curriculum for French courses at the high school level, aligned to proficiency-based standards.
Develop engaging lesson plans that build students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while fostering cultural curiosity.
Assess student work, provide timely feedback, and maintain high expectations for language proficiency and growth.
Establish a welcoming, organized, and immersive classroom environment that encourages students to take risks in using the language.
Help design and expand a world language program that evolves as the school grows.
Create opportunities for students to use French authentically, such as cultural events, student showcases, and pen pal or virtual exchange programs.
Assist in establishing partnerships with local francophone organizations, cultural institutions, or community members.
Communicate regularly with families about student progress, celebrating successes and addressing challenges proactively.
Participate in school events, family conferences, and outreach efforts to build strong relationships with families and the community.
Help students and families see the relevance of learning French in their everyday lives, future careers, and an increasingly global society.