Teacher of French, Upper School (Grades 9-12)

Trinity School • New York, NY

3d • $80,000 - $178,000

About The Position

Trinity School, a co-educational K–12 institution on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, seeks a full-time Teacher of French, Upper School (Grades 9–12) beginning September 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will possess native or near-native fluency in French and hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in French or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred. The successful candidate will be an experienced language educator with the ability to teach across the Upper School French curriculum, from entry-level French (French I) through advanced courses such as literature, conversation, and other upper-level electives. The ability to speak and teach Spanish is a plus, though not required. The successful candidate will join a team of eight dynamic, professional, and collaborative Upper School language faculty and will be part of a K-12 Modern Languages Department of 18 teachers committed to fostering a rigorous, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. Candidates should demonstrate a passion for language teaching and learning, a commitment to sustained use of the target language in the classroom, and a dedication to developing students’ communicative proficiency and cultural understanding of the Francophone world. The department values collegiality, flexibility, collaboration, and a sense of humor, and seeks teachers who are eager to work closely with colleagues on curriculum and pedagogy while contributing to an inclusive classroom culture. Experience integrating technology to support language learning and student engagement is highly valued. Responsibilities include teaching four sections of Upper School French, advising a group of students, and participating actively in the life of the Upper School, including weekly Community Time, Chapel, faculty meetings, and other school responsibilities. Trinity School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks candidates who will contribute to the diversity of its school community. Interested candidates should submit a résumé and a cover letter outlining their professional qualifications and readiness for this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Starting Salary Range: $80,000 - $178,000 (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)

Requirements

• Native or near-native fluency in French
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in French or a related field
• Experienced language educator with the ability to teach across the Upper School French curriculum, from entry-level French (French I) through advanced courses such as literature, conversation, and other upper-level electives
• Demonstrate a passion for language teaching and learning
• A commitment to sustained use of the target language in the classroom
• A dedication to developing students’ communicative proficiency and cultural understanding of the Francophone world
• Applications without a cover letter will not be considered

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred
• The ability to speak and teach Spanish is a plus
• Experience integrating technology to support language learning and student engagement is highly valued
• The department values collegiality, flexibility, collaboration, and a sense of humor, and seeks teachers who are eager to work closely with colleagues on curriculum and pedagogy while contributing to an inclusive classroom culture.

Responsibilities

• Teaching four sections of Upper School French
• Advising a group of students
• Participating actively in the life of the Upper School, including weekly Community Time, Chapel, faculty meetings, and other school responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time