Kindergarten French Immersion Teachers Job ID #103073 in Kansas City, Missouri

Academie Lafayette•Kansas City, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking Kindergarten French Immersion Teachers to foster a love of learning in a French immersion environment. These roles involve creating an inclusive and engaging classroom, utilizing diverse teaching methods, and preparing students to be globally minded. The positions require effective communication with parents and colleagues, data-driven instruction, and a commitment to professional development, including IB training. Teachers will manage classroom activities, integrate technology, and maintain a culture of literacy and inquiry.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Education, Educational Psychology, English, French, Foreign Language Education or related field; or a field related to the assigned subject area.
Hold or be eligible for a Missouri Teaching Certificate, or, for non-US degreed candidates (Licence/Diploma), have valid credentials to teach in home country in accordance with MO Revised Statutes 160.420.
Demonstrated ability to teach assigned content in French (native or near-native proficiency in French).
Demonstrated effective classroom management skills.

Nice To Haves

IB training

Responsibilities

Employ a variety of teaching methods to engage different learning styles and ability levels.
Prepare motivating and stimulating lessons that reflect knowledge of the curriculum, child development, and students’ varying abilities.
Encourage an inclusive classroom that accepts different perspectives and backgrounds and nurtures globally minded students.
Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators, responding promptly to concerns.
Utilize a variety of assessments and student data to inform lessons and instructional activities.
Create a positive and engaging learning environment with clear expectations, routines, and procedures.
Maintain a culture of literacy and inquiry using current literature and resources that support critical thinking.
Meet grade reporting deadlines and requirements, and follow school-wide procedures for monitoring student progress.
Maintain substitute plans and engage substitutes in advance when needed and possible.
Engage in professional development opportunities (including IB training) to update knowledge.
Engage in professional goal setting and review process with assigned administrator.
Attend and actively participate in all divisional and departmental/team faculty meetings.
Work and communicate effectively in a multicultural environment.
Manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
Integrate technology to augment, modify, and redefine learning tasks.
Pass federal fingerprint background through MACHS and register with the Family Care Safety Registry prior to assuming responsibility for classroom teaching.