French Teacher

About the role

In consultation with colleagues within the world languages department and other members of the Upper Learning team, the Upper Learning French teacher is responsible for teaching a full load of French classes.

The Galloway School is a community where learning is joyful, individuals are valued, and self-discovery is encouraged. Galloway students confidently embrace challenges while developing the knowledge, skills, and cultural competence to thrive as enlightened contributors in their chosen pathways.

Responsibilities

• Teach five sections of secondary (high school) French classes in levels I through V.
• Serve as an advisor to an assigned group of students.
• Support a differentiated and globally integrated curriculum that includes student engagement through project-based learning, hands-on activities, experimentation and iteration, and other active approaches to learning.
• Take a student-centered approach by providing responsive instruction, including differentiation and flexibility to adjust plans when needed.
• Use activities and a variety of assessment types to assess student learning and monitor growth.
• Use assessment data to guide instruction for individuals and groups.
• Stay updated on current language instruction methods and research.
• Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement.
• Participate in extracurricular activities, such as sponsorship of clubs, involvement in after-school student activities, and chaperoning of student events.
• Participate constructively and collaboratively in professional development, grade level, and department meetings.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, and engaging classroom environment.
• Communicate with parents in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Solid experience teaching in a 9-12 setting preferred.