French Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent.
• Experience teaching the target language and culture.
• Hands-on experience working with adolescents aged 14–18.
• Conversational and written proficiency in the target language.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to model appropriate interpersonal behavior for younger children.
• Maturity and good judgment.
• Enjoy interacting with and managing children.
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing situations.
• Ability to function with emotional resilience and cognitive capability in a busy, noisy communal environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships, exercise good judgment, manage personal needs, and interact effectively with individuals and groups while respecting social and cultural diversity.
• At least 16 years of age; applicants who are not U.S. citizens must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Concordia Language Villages or summer camp experience.
• Teaching licensure.
• Experience as a teacher in the target language.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach French language classes and assess student progress.
• Maintain accurate grade records and complete mid-session progress reports and final evaluations.
• Communicate with the Credit Facilitator about the progress of credit participants in classes and elective courses.
• Live in a cabin with children as part of a counseling team and provide supervision.
• Lead games, Cabin Council, and other activities to build a cabin community.
• Supervise and interact with students during meals.
• Assist with other aspects of Village life, including cultural presentations and activity periods.
• Speak the target language with villagers and staff members as much as possible.
• Follow applicable personnel policies and responsibilities for the assigned area.
• Attend orientation before the first session, assist with Village setup and preparation between sessions, and help maintain the Village during the session.
• Remain one day after the final session for cleanup, inventory, and program evaluation.
• Model appropriate behavior, support the health and welfare of villagers, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the dean and leadership staff.

Benefits

• Housing provided during residential employment.
• Meals provided during residential employment.
• Paid training and orientation.
• Applicable tuition discounts for children attending Concordia Language Villages.
• Opportunities for professional development, intercultural learning, and language immersion.
• J-1 Exchange Visitor visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.