Long-term Substitute French teacher, Grade 6

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Arlington Public Schools seeks a 1.0 FTE teacher of French at Gibbs School (Grade 6) for a long term substitute position, starting immediately through the end of the school year. The vision of Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world. The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Requirements

• Advanced oral proficiency in French.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of research-based effective world language pedagogy including the ACTFL World-Readiness for Language Learning Standards.
• Ability to demonstrate use of a variety of materials and modes of instruction.
• Adept with technology.
• Effective techniques for classroom management.
• Ability to develop relationships with students.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, colleagues and community members.
• Awareness of the role that bias and prejudice play in society.
• Creativity and willingness to try new approaches.
• Reflective about daily practice.
• Welcome a challenge.
• Eagerness to collaborate and contribute to the success of students.
• Readiness to engage in two-way partnership with families.
• Willingness to contribute diverse talents to the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Massachusetts DESE teaching licensure, Foreign Language [Spanish], Grades 5-12.

Responsibilities

• Teach French at Gibbs School (Grade 6).
• Incorporate authentic resources and technology into instruction.
• Utilize effective techniques for classroom management.
• Develop relationships with students.
• Work effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and community members.
• Collaborate and contribute to the success of students.
• Engage in two-way partnership with families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed