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Upper School French Teacher (Long Term Leave Replacement)

 About GSB

Gill St. Bernard's School was founded in 1900. We are a diverse community rooted in the values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence.  We believe that education takes place not only in our classrooms, but on the stage, in the studios, on the fields, and wherever faculty, staff, and students interact. We believe in lifelong learning, and we support the development of individual and collective talents.  Our PS-12 school is situated on a 208-acre campus, with collegiate-like facilities conveniently located just north of Interstate 287 and Route 206 in Gladstone, NJ. We are easily accessible from Morristown, Summit, and Bridgewater.

 Position Summary
Gill St. Bernard’s School is searching for an experienced full time Upper School French teacher as a long-term leave replacement for the period from mid-November 2023 to mid-January 2024.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrable skill in teaching all levels of high school French including Advanced Placement. The successful candidate will be committed to student-centered pedagogy and eager to collaborate with colleagues.  The successful candidate also will be patient, encouraging, and flexible with students, and will model GSB’s core values of compassion, excellence, integrity, respect, and courage. The World Language Department specifically seeks candidates who are native or near-native French speakers, and who have experience mentoring adolescents and teaching at the AP/IB/GCSE level.

Responsibilities

• Teach five (5) sections of French (French 2, French 3/3H, French 4/4H, AP French Language, and one independent study). Classes meet five out of every seven days on a rotating schedule.
• Provide academic support for students outside of class time as needed (during meeting time, before or after school).
• Collaborate with members of the Upper School World Language department to align lesson plans and curriculum.
• Submit grades and academic narrative comments at the end of the quarter.
• Participate in divisional, departmental, committee, and grade-team meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division Director.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in French or a related field
• 5+ years of experience teaching at the Upper School level
• Experience teaching at the AP, IB, or Honors level
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the secondary level
• Experience instructing a diverse student population
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural competency and full commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work
• Willingness to broaden facility with classroom technology
• Ability to work with students in-person or virtually, as determined by the School

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to careers@gsbschool.org, with the subject line US French Teacher.

 GSB Diversity Statement

Gill St. Bernard’s School affirms that a diverse community of students, faculty, administration, staff, trustees, and alumni is essential to who we are as a school. We respect and value diversity, which includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, family structure, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic background, as the basis for fostering a strong sense of self, community, and global understanding.

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Gill St. Bernard’s School prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. All personnel who are responsible for hiring and promoting employees and for the development and implementation of the school’s programs or activities are charged to support this effort and to respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns that are brought to their attention.

About Gill St. Bernard's School

Gill St. Bernard’s School (GSB) is one of only a handful of New Jersey independent schools to offer preschool through grade 12 on a single campus. Founded in 1900, and home to approximately 600 students, the school is situated on a 208-acre campus with collegiate-like facilities including more than 20 buildings, a performing arts center, a turf field, tennis courts, a working farm, and a two-acre garden and orchard. The campus is conveniently located just north of I-287 and Route 206 in Gladstone, NJ. It is easily accessible from Morristown, Summit, and Bridgewater. The school is a diverse community rooted in the values of courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence, committed to the belief that education takes place not only in the classroom, but on the stage, in the studios, on the fields, and wherever faculty, staff, and students interact. The school firmly believes in lifelong learning and supports the development of individual and collective talents. GSB is committed to recruiting, retaining, and supporting an exceptional faculty and staff of dynamic educators seeking to foster a love of learning, bring out the best in all students, and be guided by the school’s mission with an understanding that a sense of balance permeates all that the school does.

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