Details
Posted: 21-Mar-22
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Type: Part Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Foreign Languages
POSITION SUMMARY
Heathwood Hall is currently hiring someone to teach French in the Middle and Upper Schools. This position is for the 2022-2023 school year.
In addition to being a passionate and committed educator with deep content knowledge, the ideal candidate will enjoy working with and have a thorough understanding of the specific developmental needs of adolescents. We are seeking a strong communicator with a desire to help develop students as readers, writers, thinkers, leaders, and human beings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and JOB SKILLS
- Teach French classes to students in grades 6-12, ranging from level 1- level 4.
- Collaborate with the World Language department to share teaching practices that best meet the needs of students.
- Assist with duties during the school day, such as lunch, recess, and carpool.
- Meet with the World Language Department Chair and attend departmental meetings. Faculty members have in-service obligations and are expected to attend division-level meetings and participate fully in the life of the school.
- Use a variety of assessment techniques, strong instructional and classroom management skills to develop students’ speaking, listening, and writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills are needed with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Meet with and plan alongside World Language colleagues across the other divisions to ensure a streamlined curriculum.
- Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
- Write daily lesson plans and set long-term curricular goals, including writing and preparing students for assessments, including semester exams.
- Serve as an advisor and collaborate with Middle School grade-level teams and Upper School faculty about courses and student progress to provide a well-linked and integrated learning experience.
- Complete required HR training each year (CPR, first aid, mandatory reporting, handling of hazardous materials, etc.)
- Be willing to help plan and chaperone class trips, including one overnight trip each year.
- Attend and support after-school activities and programs (e.g. concerts, theater, and class programs).
- Consider sponsoring a student-interest club, an extracurricular activity, or serve as a coach on an athletic team.
- Support the School’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and multicultural education including incorporating culture as a part of classroom instruction.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Prior experience working with children ages 11-18
- French language proficiency is required, and fluency is preferred.
To apply for this position, please submit a resume, list of references, a statement of educational philosophy, and a cover letter to:
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Mrs. Nadege Keller
World Language Department Chair
Email: nkeller@heathwood.org. No phone calls, please.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success and that contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities of the position. Therefore, this position description is designed to provide a framework of the primary duties and necessary qualifications, not specify the full scope of the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the School’s endeavors.
Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School participates in E-Verify, as mandated by South Carolina law. This position will require a Criminal Background Check.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Prior experience working with children ages 11-18
- French language proficiency is required, and fluency is preferred.