Upper School World Language Teacher - French

Key Responsibilities

• Teaches a full time load of 5 classes
• Guides an advisory
• Keeps accurate grades using Standard Based Grading
• Communicates with students and families with feedback and progress on academic learning throughout the year
• Knows and uses a wide range of assessment strategies consistent with course content and objectives
• Provides reports on student progress and maintains open communication
• Differentiates instruction and assessment to meet the diverse needs of students
• Identifies students who need additional academic assistance and is able to refer students appropriately to the Student Support Team
• Provides opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, and electronic forms of communication
• Provides a safe learning environment in which students can take intellectual risks
• Uses learning resources and technology to enhance lessons where appropriate
• Creates an environment that is respectful and fosters a global mindset
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills, including lesson planning, implementing units of study, differentiating instruction, and designing and implementing assessments
• Exercises classroom management with the use of fair and consistent standards and appropriate expectations that are clearly articulated to the students
• Utilizes learning management and student information systems provided by the school
• Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the school; demonstrates behavior that is professional as identified in Employee Handbook (inside and outside of school)
• Continues to grow professionally by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations
• Exercises flexibility and a positive attitude toward new challenges and growth opportunities
• Participates in school-wide events; attends during and after-school functions in support of school community

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Minimum of 3 years Upper School teaching experience
• IB Language A /B experience preferred (Language A/B, Spanish, French or Mandarin)
• Professional-level fluency in the target language, including the ability to teach, assess, and communicate complex academic content
• Commitment to the school’s mission, core values, and inclusion statement
• Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum and instruction within the appropriate content area and/or grade level
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• Effective organizational skills including but not limited to lesson planning, implementing units of study, differentiating instruction, designing and implementing assessments
• Ability to monitor student progress and report information in a timely manner
• Ability to manage, delegate and monitor tasks
• Ability to mentor and coach students, acts as a student achievement advocate and advisor
• Highly developed collaborative skills and the ability to work well with others