Part-Time French Teacher

Reports to: Modern Language Department Chair
Status: Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Teaching Load: Two sections of French

Falmouth Academy at a Glance

Falmouth Academy is an independent day school serving students in grades 7–12 on Cape Cod, located in a world-renowned scientific and vibrant artistic community. FA is known for close relationships, high expectations, and a culture in which every student is known, challenged, and supported.

Our mission is to harness the power of inspired learning in a world-renowned scientific and vibrant artistic community, emboldening each student to take creative and intellectual risks to confidently engage the challenges of our times.

Position Overview

Falmouth Academy seeks a thoughtful, engaging, and student-centered part-time French teacher to teach two sections of French beginning in September 2026. The ideal candidate will bring strong language proficiency, a love of French and Francophone cultures, and an ability to help students develop confidence as speakers, readers, writers, and listeners.

The successful candidate will be an educator who values both rigor and encouragement, understands the importance of relationships in adolescent learning, and is eager to contribute to a small school community where teachers know their students well.

Responsibilities

The part-time French teacher will:

• Teach two sections of French, with course levels determined by student enrollment and program needs.
• Design and deliver lessons that build proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Incorporate French and Francophone cultures into the curriculum in meaningful and engaging ways.
• Create a classroom environment that encourages risk-taking, curiosity, and active participation.
• Assess student progress regularly and provide clear, constructive feedback.
• Communicate appropriately with students, families, advisors, and colleagues regarding student progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the language department and participate in relevant departmental work.
• Support Falmouth Academy’s mission and contribute positively to the life of the school.

Qualifications

Strong candidates will have:

• Advanced proficiency in French.
• Experience teaching French at the middle school and/or high school level.
• A bachelor’s degree in French, education, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Familiarity with proficiency-based language instruction and current best practices in world language teaching.
• Skill in creating inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A genuine interest in working with adolescents in a small, relational school setting.

Personal and Professional Qualities

We seek a teacher who is:

• Warm, encouraging, and clear with students.
• Intellectually curious and culturally responsive.
• Committed to helping students grow in both skill and confidence.
• Flexible, collaborative, and collegial.
• Comfortable working in a small school where relationships matter.
• Excited by the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven independent school community.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and list of professional references to:

David Perry, Head of School, via email at candidates@falmouthacademy.org

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Falmouth Academy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates who will contribute to the diversity and strength of our school community.

About Falmouth Academy

Falmouth Academy is an independent, college-preparatory day school serving approximately 200 students in grades 7 through 12. Since 1977, Falmouth Academy has been educating students from communities across Cape Cod and the Islands, the South Coast, Southeastern Massachusetts, and overseas. The school, noted for its sustainable campus, is located on 34 acres of fields and woods adjacent to the pristine Beebe Woods conservation area, a short walk from historic Falmouth village and a quick drive from Woods Hole and its world-renowned ocean research centers and ferry terminal serving Martha's Vineyard. Falmouth Academy boasts impressive facilities with state-of-the-art science labs, a 10,000 sq. ft. performing arts center, music classroom, meeting hall, art and ceramics studios, darkroom and digital photography lab, a library, gymnasium, and ample classroom and office space.

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