We are seeking a dedicated and passionate educator to join our team as a 4th and 5th Grade English Teacher. In this full-time position, you will be responsible for creating engaging and interactive lessons that help students develop their reading, writing, and language skills. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in English language arts and a proven track record of fostering a positive learning environment.

As the 4th and 5th Grade English Teacher, you will design curriculum, assess student progress, and provide constructive feedback to support each student's academic growth. Collaboration with colleagues and parents is essential to ensure student success, so strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must. The successful candidate will be creative, adaptable, and dedicated to the holistic development of every student in and outside the classroom.

Candidates should be enthusiastic about working with children in the 9-11 age group and be committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. A Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field is required, along with relevant teaching experience. A teaching certification and familiarity with educational technologies are also preferred.

Join us in inspiring and empowering young minds to become confident and proficient communicators!

FASNY provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

As an international community and in line with our equity goals, FASNY commits to recruiting students and faculty that represent a range of backgrounds, identities and perspectives. Candidates whose backgrounds and perspectives align with such commitments are encouraged to apply.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position required both inside and outside work that may include exposure to rain and inclement weather.

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field
• Relevant teaching experience
• Teaching certification preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create engaging curriculum for 4th and 5th grade English students
• Passion for working with children in the 9-11 age group

About French-American School of New York

Founded in 1980 as a one-classroom preschool, the French-American School of New York (FASNY) has offered the best in bilingual education for local francophone families and expatriate students for more than forty years. In those 40+ years, FASNY has evolved to become an international and bilingual N-12 day school educating more than 700 students on three campuses in Mamaroneck and Larchmont, New York. It is the only school in the New York metropolitan area accredited to offer both the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma and the French baccalaureate. All students also graduate with a New York State high school diploma. Our dedicated staff of teachers and administrators is committed to creating an environment that is nurturing yet challenging, one that encourages students to flourish intellectually, emotionally, and ethically. Our goal is to have a faculty and staff whose diversity reflects as closely as possible to the student body.

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