Morris Plains, New Jersey
Morris Plains, New Jersey
New Canaan, Connecticut
Posted: 06-Feb-25
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Full Time
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About Trinity Valley School
Founded in 1959 and named for the Trinity River that flows nearby, Trinity Valley School is an independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory school which seeks students of above-average to superior ability who will contribute to the diversity of the student body and enrich the School community. Enrollment includes more than 1,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on a 75-acre campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Families choose TVS for its deep commitment to developing curious minds and lifelong learners, as well as for its strong sense of community. TVS provides extraordinary opportunities for students to develop empathy and inclusivity as leaders and to stretch themselves in academics, athletics, visual and performing arts, and signature programs in outdoor experiential education and global education.
Trinity Valley School recruits and retains exemplary faculty whose skill in the classroom is complemented by their positive contributions to other programs and endeavors within the school community. These stellar faculty inspire excellence and actively promote the mission and philosophy of the school by modeling for their students the resiliency, flexibility and persistence that embodies the TVS school motto, Per Aspera ad Astra (Through Difficulty to the Stars!).
Trinity Valley School is committed to attracting and retaining exceptional faculty and staff by offering highly competitive salaries; fully paid employee health, dental, disability, and life insurance; TIAA-CREF 403(b) plan with immediate vesting; vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; ample funding for professional development; tuition reimbursement for coursework toward advanced degrees; and more.
Trinity Valley School actively seeks to recruit and hire faculty and staff whose diverse experiences and backgrounds are reflective of our global community. We are deeply committed to serving our mission and advancing institutional goals for equity, inclusion, and community.
Position Description
Trinity Valley School seeks a full-time French teacher to join the Upper School faculty beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
The World Languages Department at Trinity Valley School
The world languages department at Trinity Valley School seeks applicants who bring passion for teaching; eagerness to build meaningful, caring relationships with adolescents; and enthusiasm for professional collaboration, learning and growth.
The department is a team of creative instructional designers who utilize a range of pedagogical techniques designed to further develop students as intelligent citizens who think critically and analytically about the acquisition and use of the target language. Additionally, they prioritize the contextualization of the language within the societies and cultures where it originated and is used.
TVS graduation requirements stipulate that all students must complete at least three years of study in the same language (chosen from among Chinese, French, Latin, and Spanish) during the four years of high school, successfully completing at least the third level. Teachers must be adept at teaching across levels and have the goal of instilling a love and passion for language acquisition.
Trinity Valley School appreciates that teaching excellence comes in many forms. Above all, the school seeks candidates who love working with young people and place students at the heart of their instructional practice. TVS welcomes candidates who are both comfortable serving as advisors to groups of 10-12 Upper School students and willing to engage in campus life through coaching, volunteering with Trojan Outdoor Experience (TOE), leading students on Trojans Abroad Programs, and/or sponsoring co-curricular clubs and programs.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Requirements
The ideal candidate:
- Holds a master's degree in French or a related field (master’s preferred; not required) or be a native speaker with similar or related credentials.
- Has teaching experience in French, ideally in independent schools.
- Has the ability to teach any level of high school French required.
- Has experience and interest in developing innovative uses of technology in the classroom.
- Fully supports the four main objectives of the TVS Mission Statement.
- Embraces and advances institutional goals for Equity, Inclusion, and Community.
- Creates and promotes inclusive learning spaces in which all students feel honored, appreciated, and respected for who they are.
- Nurtures a deep feeling of community through actions and attitudes.
- Balances caring and flexibility while holding students to high expectations.
- Welcomes the role of teacher-scholar by seeking professional learning and growth.
- Exemplifies personal and professional integrity.
- Works collaboratively and communicates effectively.
Application Requirements
Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé by visiting Trinity Valley School Career Opportunities. Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application.
Trinity Valley School is an equal-opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment practices. Trinity Valley School does not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category under federal, state, or local laws.