Middle School French Teacher

Holton-Arms School • Bethesda, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Holton-Arms School is seeking a collaborative, adaptable, and passionate French Teacher to join its World Languages Department for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a full-time, 10-month faculty position primarily based in the Middle School. The teacher will teach a full-time French course load, mainly in the Middle School, and will also teach one section of Upper School French. The World Languages Department aims to develop students' intercultural competence by enhancing their language proficiency and global awareness. Students explore diverse cultures and perspectives within a supportive and engaging community, learn to be strong collaborators in shared creative work, and develop self-directed learning skills. Holton-Arms offers a robust World Languages program in Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish. This position is based in the Middle School, and the teacher will primarily teach French courses in the Middle School while contributing fully to the life of the Middle School community. Depending on student enrollment, scheduling, and departmental needs, the teaching assignment may also include one section of Upper School French. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching Middle School students and comfortable working with Upper School students when needed.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, French, or a related field.
• Experience teaching French at the Middle School level.
• Ability and willingness to teach students across Middle and Upper School grade levels, as departmental needs require.
• Experience incorporating Social and Emotional Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, and Global Competencies into curriculum and classroom practice.
• Ability to create an inclusive, engaging, and supportive classroom environment for students with a range of language-learning experiences and proficiency levels.
• Commitment to collaboration and continued professional learning.

Nice To Haves

• A graduate degree is preferred.
• Experience teaching French at the Upper School level is a plus.
• Experience working in an independent school and/or all-girls educational environment is preferred.
• Understanding of, or interest in developing expertise in, competency-based teaching and learning.
• Coaching experience is desired.
• Priority Varsity coaching opportunities include Soccer and Lacrosse.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time French course load, primarily in the Middle School, with one Upper School French section as determined by enrollment, scheduling, and departmental needs.
• Design and facilitate engaging, student-centered learning experiences that develop students’ French language proficiency, intercultural competence, and confidence as language learners.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with students and parents.
• Integrate educational technology thoughtfully and effectively into the curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the World Languages Department, Middle School faculty and administrators, and Upper School colleagues as appropriate.
• Provide additional support to students outside of class time, as needed, during the school day.
• Serve as a Middle School advisor, facilitating regular meetings that promote student well-being, belonging, and personal growth.
• Attend regular faculty, departmental, divisional, and professional development meetings.
• Participate in supervisory and extracurricular duties, including chaperoning events, monitoring study halls and common areas, and supporting parent and community events.
• Contribute actively to the Middle School community through advisory, clubs, student programming, or other opportunities.

Benefits

• Health insurance with a generous employer contribution to medical, dental, and vision.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings with an employer match and non-elective contribution.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition remission for eligible children.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.
• Paid sick and personal days.
• Lunch provided on school days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level