French Teacher

Responsibilities:

Teaching & Department Duties

• Teach the equivalent of a full-time teaching load in the World Languages department; utilize best practices in teaching within this academic discipline;
• Prepare lessons and develop curriculum; teach, lead, and guide students; 
• Utilize technology and other educational tools to support student learning; and
• Be prepared to teach both in person in the classroom, and online if needed.

Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Support the Student Life program including serving as a student advisor, club advisor, chaperoning school events, weekend duty, and/or participating in other opportunities for community involvement that arise throughout the school year;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments to foster a positive working and educational environment that supports the school’s mission, vision, and core values;
• Attend and/or engage in student arts productions, shows, exhibitions, and performances;
• Attend and participate in all department meetings, assembly, Professional Development days, training and orientation programs, benefit meetings, mandatory seminars, team-building exercises, and safety training; and
• Pursue professional development opportunities in and out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, explore new approaches, and practice self-reflection.

Skills and Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in French instruction in a high school setting or equivalent experience recommended; 
• Native or near-native fluency in French and fluency in English required;
• Bachelor’s degree in French/Francophone Literature or equivalent experience preferred; Master’s degree recommended;
• Ability to skillfully develop and implement multi-level curriculum;
• Wide repertoire of teaching skills including developing in-person and online curriculum;
• Comfort with technology and willingness to adopt new technologies as needed;
• Innovative teaching practices and a focus on skills-centered learning;
• Strong collaboration and team-oriented working and leadership skills;
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community;  
• Ability to speak authentically about the imperative for diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools; 
• Be committed to learning about and practicing anti-racist work;
• Share an educational and artistic vision that aligns with the core principles of Walnut Hill; 
• Ability to balance a pursuit of academic, artistic, and institutional excellence with compassion and nurture for each individual; and
• Positive attitude, passion for teaching and learning, and a sense of humor!

Physical Demands

Physical demands include dexterity for office machine and supply operation including but not limited to writing, using electronic devices, computer, phone, calculator, copy/fax machine, and printers. Stooping, bending, traveling to/from locations on campus, ascending/descending stairs, reaching and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common.