Upper School French Teacher

Marlborough School•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Marlborough School is seeking a teacher to join its World Languages department to instruct three French courses across the Middle and Upper School Divisions. Marlborough’s French courses develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and include appropriate cultural, historical, and literary materials at all levels. The Department seeks to expose students to current events, culture, and identities in the Francophone world. Students are expected to use little or no English in class, even at the novice level. Beyond classroom teaching, this position offers the opportunity to be an active participant in the dynamic Marlborough community; teachers collaborate as part of a team to ensure a consistent and cohesive experience for students, and there are various opportunities to engage in school life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Arts in French.
A minimum of 1-3 years of experience teaching French, preferably in an immersion classroom (a 90/10 model).
Demonstrates confidence in their subject matter and pedagogical expertise, while staying dedicated to ongoing professional development and teaching innovation.
Thrive in collaborative environments and excel at designing and executing curriculum as a member of a teaching team.
Possess an interest, enthusiasm for, and commitment to teaching middle and high school students.
Has a passion for supporting the developmental needs of teenagers, with the ability to balance high expectations with a high level of support.
Excellent communication, organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in French is strongly preferred.
Candidates with the ability to teach both French and Spanish are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Teach 3 sections of French: French II, French III, and AP French.
Collaborate with fellow World Languages faculty in teacher teams, contributing to lesson preparation as needed.
Plan, prepare, and deliver academically sophisticated and pedagogically engaging lessons for the appropriate developmental level and course designation.
Cultivate a safe, engaging learning environment for students.
Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, student services, deans, and other administrators.
Adhere to Marlborough’s academic policies, guidelines, and expectations while modeling a commitment to student wellbeing.
Participate actively in department, grade-level, and school activities contributing to a collaborative and mission-aligned school culture.