• Work in concert with the World Languages department chair to create and implement lessons.
• Continue the teaching and learning process if the classes move to a virtual setting
• Maintain a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and follow classroom and school procedures as directed by the school
• Provide frequent, constructive, objective, and prompt feedback
• Collaborate with department members
• Communicate in a friendly and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators
• Keep records on attendance, accidents, and incidents
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Ensure the safety of students at all times
• Maintain all required responsibilities in a virtual classroom environment

Skills: Lesson Planning, Virtual Teaching, Classroom Management, Feedback, Collaboration, Communication, Record Keeping, Student Safety

• Teach up to four sections in an interactive classroom environment.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, quizzes, tests, and handouts.
• Guides students, including extra help and review sessions, that promote their educational development and personal growth.
• Assess the progress of students regularly and provide written reports.
• Use technological tools and other resources to assist in immersing students in the target language.
• Learn about new technological advances in the French field and implement new resources in the classroom when relevant.
• Use various pedagogical approaches in the classroom.
• Communicate effectively with both students and adults.
• Work collaboratively with other adults in the World Language Department.
• Cooperate with and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the World Language program at The Frederick Gunn School.

Skills: Classroom Management, Course Material Preparation, Student Assessment, Technological Integration, Pedagogical Innovation, Effective Communication, Collaborative Teamwork, Program Evaluation

• Teach French courses at the Elementary and Middle School level.
• Work collaboratively with multiple departments on curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Consistent and professional communication with students, faculty, and parents.
• Teach for understanding using a standards-based assessment model.
• Maintain effective ongoing assessment of student learning to provide clear feedback to students and their parents.
• Liaise with teaching faculty, parents, and administration as an advocate for students.
• Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• Integrate technology to transform learning.
• Serve as Advisor to 5-7 students
• Secure a Public Passenger Activity Vehicle driver’s license to drive a school vehicle for school activities.

Skills: Curriculum Development, Collaborative Teaching, Professional Communication, Standards-Based Assessment, Ongoing Student Assessment, Student Advocacy, Professional Development, Technology Integration

• Design, articulate, and implement a French language program that guides students in experiential and cultural learning for a range of learners in Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 6.
• In partnership with the department chair, develop appropriate curriculum and lessons to prepare Lower School students for Middle School language classes.
• Provide classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, and culturally age-appropriate for the children served.
• Assess student progress and adjust teaching plans accordingly, and provide students with regular and timely feedback about their progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design interdisciplinary and project-based learning curricular experiences.
• Actively pursue professional development in the teaching of foreign languages, teaching with technology, and/or teaching in interdisciplinary project-based approaches.
• Maintain strong communication with colleagues, families, and administration.
• Undertake the teaching of a class following the school’s agreed policies and guidelines
• Create meaningful language opportunities for children where a love for French can be promoted
• Establish an effective and responsive classroom environment where children are active participants

Skills: Curriculum Design, Experiential Learning, Age-Appropriate Instruction, Student Assessment, Collaboration, Professional Growth, Communication, Classroom Management

• Demonstrate knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, and materials for language learners, K-12 grade.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child and adolescent growth and development, and create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students in middle and high school.
• Teach French courses from beginning and advanced to students across grades K-12.
• Attend meetings, update course curricula, and support the goals of the department.
• Plan a balanced French program and maintain organized, well-planned, and thoroughly researched lesson plans that reach all French learners and are aligned with the mission and objectives of MIS.
• Evaluate each student’s individual growth and performance, assessing with appropriate measures, including performance assessments, process assessments, narratives, and rubrics.
• Maintain a safe, secure, interactive, respectful, and healthy educational environment
• Follows, establishes, and enforces school standards and procedures and complies with legal requirements.
• Interact positively with parents, students, other faculty, resource staff, and partners in education while establishing consistent and ongoing communication processes.
• Maintain a growth mindset and demonstrate the value of lifelong learning by reading professional publications and engaging in continuing and professional educational experiences.
• Participate in staff development, in-service activities, and staff meetings, including meetings with the foreign language team lead.

Skills: Curriculum Knowledge, Child Development, French Language Instruction, Curriculum Planning, Student Evaluation, Classroom Environment Management, Communication, Professional Development

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development
• Knowledge of testing instruments and their application to the academic setting
• Knowledge of research-based instructional interventions
• Ability to collaborate with professionals, parents, and the community
• Awareness of applicable state Administrative Rules and Regulations
• Proficient in creating and implementing lesson plans that align with curriculum goals
• Ability to assess students' language proficiency and adapt teaching methods accordingly
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students effectively
• Familiarity with diverse teaching strategies to meet the needs of various learners
• Experience in promoting French culture through extracurricular activities and events
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with students, parents, and colleagues

Qualifications: BA in Comparative Literature with 1 year of Experience

• Complementary certification in languages and cultures of Antiquity (Latin)
• Deep understanding of the subject and the curriculum
• Experience in teaching in Middle and High school
• Knowledge of the French curriculum
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with writing and speaking skills
• Responsiveness and availability with adaptability and benevolence
• Strong teamwork skills and committed to making projects successful
• Experience as a Form teacher and coordination for the students' career orientation plan
• Must have mastery of digital tools
• Able to adapt to French-speaking and non-French-speaking students and provide instructions suited to a wide variety of students
• Able to work in a transversal and multidisciplinary way
• Proficiency in English (B1 level and above) for supporting bilingual students and families

Qualifications: BA in Education with a focus on French with 5 years of Experience

• Experience teaching French to Upper School-aged students (Grades 9-12) and command of appropriate L2 strategies.
• Demonstrate a superior level of proficiency in French and English.
• Exhibit excellent speaking and writing skills.
• Experience with content-based instruction to Upper-School aged students.
• Experience in immersion-based teaching (100% target language) and appropriate L2 strategies.
• Demonstrate the ability to execute lessons using a wide variety of authentic materials.
• Knowledge of Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) methods as developed by ACTFL.
• Show interest in Positive Education and the integration of Positive Education and DEI standards in the classroom.
• Demonstrate an excellent ability to differentiate instruction to meet all students' needs.
• Able to work collaboratively with department members to develop a cohesive curriculum that supports student growth at all levels
• Constructively solicit and use feedback in the classroom.

Qualifications: BA in Modern Languages with 4 years of Experience

• Outstanding command of the language (If French is not a native language, need to have an official C2 CEFR certificate)
• Hold a teaching certificate in FLE from a recognised educational institution.
• Teaching experience as a second language teacher.
• Online work experience teaching groups
• Familiar with Zoom.us,  enjoy discovering new features and incorporating them in the virtual classroom.
• Able to handle unexpected technical problems as well as challenging teaching situations confidently and professionally.
• Communication and connectivity, able to bridge the virtual gap by keeping students engaged and motivated.
• Dynamic and able to combine didactic excellence with friendliness and openness.
• Communicate easily with the Teacher Relations Team when necessary.
• Energetic and passionate about teaching, eager to learn from students as well as your peers, and to adapt to a developing field.
• Strong organizational skills in managing lesson plans, assessments, and grading

Qualifications: BA in Linguistics with 2 years of Experience

• Strong understanding of the French language and culture, with the ability to engage students in conversational French.
• Ability to assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to enhance their language skills.
• Knowledge of French literature, history, and culture provides a well-rounded language education.
• A passion for Modern Foreign Languages and an ability to share with pupils
• A high level of academic qualification in French and possibly a second Modern Foreign language
• The ability to plan and deliver creative and challenging lessons at all stages
• The confidence to use innovative teaching methods to enhance learning and teaching, including remote teaching methods, using Microsoft TEAMS to enhance learning and teaching
• The creativity to produce resources that contribute to teaching and departmental development
• Excellent organisational skills and punctuality
• Willingness to work as part of the team and to share ideas with colleagues
• Strong classroom management skills to create a positive and productive learning atmosphere.

Qualifications: BA in French Language and Literature with 3 years of Experience