Middle School French Teacher

Convent of the Sacred Heart•New York, NY

19d•$67,500 - $100,000

About The Position

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals . Middle School French Teacher Full-time Beginning late August 2026 Position: Middle School French Teacher Reports to: Middle School Division Head and World Languages Department Chair FLSA: Exempt, full-time Salary Range: $67,500 – $100,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in French (five years of experience teaching French in middle school if degree is not in French)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in French or Education preferred
Previous teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Teaching French, grades 5-8, using a full immersion approach.
Helping students build a foundation in French to prepare them for continued learning in the Upper School.
Commitment to using innovative teaching practices and technology to enhance instruction.
Demonstrate understanding and enthusiasm for working with adolescent learners, different instructional modalities and flexibility in approach for working with various grade levels and learning styles.
Lessons would include: authentic literature, songs, and games, etc.
Ability to use multiple modalities to engage students, a strong sense of school community and teamwork, and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Provide academic support for students outside of class time by answering homework questions and consulting with them as needed.
Attend department and faculty meetings.
Support the students and division by covering study halls, lunch duties and other assignments as needed.
Knowledge of, appreciation for, and demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Positive team player with a desire to contribute and share your gifts and talents with the students and administration of the school.