Details
Posted: 10-May-22
Location: Dedham, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Foreign Languages
Ursuline Academy is a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for girls grades 7 -12, located in Dedham, MA. We are accepting applications for an enthusiastic and creative full-time French teacher for the middle and upper school program. Candidates should have a strong
background in education, an understanding of teaching highly capable adolescent girls, the
ability to utilize technology effectively and a commitment to ongoing professional
development.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- has demonstrated high standards,
- enjoys teaching in a faith-filled school community,
- is optimistic, flexible, and has a real desire to contribute to the school community.
- uses a variety of instructional techniques and technology to enhance student learning in grades 7-12 and can adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of students
- design lessons and projects that foster an interactive learning environment
- knows how to provide specific and timely feedback,
- respectfully communicates with parents to share student growth.
All candidates must possess an undergraduate degree in French or a related discipline
(master’s preferred) with at least three years of high school teaching experience, native or
near-native proficiency in spoken and written French, a strong background in French
culture and literature, capacity and commitment to teaching beginning French through post-
Advanced Placement, proficiency with technology, dedication to working cooperatively with
other world language teachers to maintain a strong language program, and robust
interpersonal skills.