French Teacher

About the role

Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School seeks an enthusiastic and creative Middle School French Teacher with an innovative approach to language acquisition and skills development. This individual will play a vital role in our engaging and hands-on middle school world language French program, which cultivates curiosity and exploration of language and culture. This is a full-time position for up to two years for grades 6th, 7th, and 8th.

About the World Language French Program at Cranbrook Middle School

Our program offers a dynamic learning environment that extends beyond the classroom, leveraging Cranbrook's unique campus to create relevant, place-based learning experiences. We aim to inspire critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong love of language and culture through:

• Hands-on learning: Actively engaging students in language acquisition through interactive activities.
• Real-world connections: Integrating technology and practical applications to connect language learning to real-life situations.
• Developmentally appropriate curriculum: A three-year sequence encompassing an introductory French.

Responsibilities

• Teach five sections of middle school French, in a single-gendered classroom.
• Facilitate student learning by building strong interpersonal relationships, setting a positive tone, and creating a sense of belonging and community among the students.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of students, meeting daily and providing guidance and support.
• Advocate for students and nurture their growth, assess student progress, partner with parents, and take part in grade-level activities to build relationships and community, including an overnight interim.
• Participate and collaborate in grade-level teams, content teams, faculty meetings, and school assemblies.
• Contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school by leading an after-school club, sport, or activity.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues to create powerful learning experiences for a diverse student body.
• Demonstrate a commitment to work in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• Engage in social emotional learning (SEL) initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in French or a related field is required.
• Master’s Degree, teaching certificate, native French and/or multi-lingual speaker with teaching experience is preferred.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and working with adolescents is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are expected.
• Experience with athletics or other extracurricular programs is beneficial.

Benefits

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability.
• Retirement programs with employer contribution.