Upper School French Teacher
About The Position
Polytechnic School is looking for an energetic and dynamic French teacher who, above all, loves working with Upper School students and values and affirms the unique contributions of each child in the school community. Poly is looking for a teacher who is qualified to teach all levels of French and believes that all students can reach fluency in French. This teacher will be joining a World Languages Department that values collegiality, flexibility, and embraces cultural and linguistic diversity. Reporting to the director of the Upper School, the successful candidate will take a student-centered approach to all school work and will use the school’s mission to design and support the academic, extracurricular, social, and emotional success of students.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree.
- Minimum of five years teaching French or relevant industry experience .
- Demonstrated experience creating inclusive learning environments and opportunities.
- Ability to use effective classroom management techniques.
- Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to frequent or unexpected changes.
- Ability to work collaboratively and methodically with students, parents, faculty, and staff on a regular basis.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree(s) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach 4 courses (including Advanced Placement courses) to Upper School students plus serving as an advisor
- Collaborate with other members of the world languages department to prepare course materials including syllabi, homework assignments, assessments, and supplementary materials
- Administration and evaluation of class work, assignments, and assessments
- Preparation and maintenance of student attendance records, grades, comments, and other required records
- Planning, evaluation, and revision of curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
- Provide assistance and advice to students during free periods and before and after school
- Collaborate with members of the world languages department, the Upper School faculty, and the entire K-12 community
- Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment
- Regular participation in professional development opportunities to maintain and grow both expertise in the subject matter and inclusive pedagogical practices
- Enthusiastically participate in the greater life of the school, particularly extracurricular activities as an advisor or spectator and chaperone
- Be knowledgeable in new trends and developments within world languages education
- Be available to parents, students, administration, and colleagues outside the school day when needed
- Willingly take on other duties as needed.
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Job Type
Full-time
