Career Center

Ursuline Academy is seeking a skilled and experienced full-time French Teacher for the Upper School starting in August 2022. The position involves teaching all of the Upper School French classes and working with Middle School students using student-centered methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a desire to collaborate with colleagues and a commitment to encouraging the potential in every student to embody the tenets of the Portrait of the Graduate. 

The French Teacher will be responsible for the overall coordination of teaching in his/her subject including executing well-developed lesson plans, accurate assessment of students’ progress, and participation in school functions. 

The ideal candidate will: 1) Have a strong knowledge of and familiarity with the diverse cultures of the French-speaking world and infuse such knowledge into the curriculum , 2) build a solid foundation of speaking, listening, reading and writing in the target language, 3) embrace diverse learning approaches that reach a range of learners, 4) aim to use a cross-curricular, transdisciplinary approach, 5) actively seek collaborative approaches with teachers within and outside the department as well as in our global network, 6) be proactive in setting up a student-centered classroom environment that goes beyond the lecture format, and 7) utilize 21st century pedagogical approaches to instruction for a significant portion of class time.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Academic Environment

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated by the teacher schedule distributed by the Principal. Creates and executes lesson plans specific to respective grade level.
• Inspires students through enthusiasm for course content and student growth.
• Prepares for assigned classes by creating robust lesson plans that align with the course curriculum designated by the Department Chair and/or School.
• Provides a detailed course syllabus.
• Develops and maintains a safe and inviting classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Aligns instruction to a standards-based unit plan/scope and sequence.
• Utilizes supplied materials/unit plans as well as supplemental materials and projects/units to enhance the student learning experience.
• Demonstrates proficiency through careful lesson planning and content expertise.
• Utilizes a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student learning, including formative and summative assessment.
• Achieves a balance between instructional and assessment time that prioritizes authentic learning.
• Continually assesses curriculum and teaching to ensure inclusiveness for ability, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic sensitivity.
• Reviews assessment data at the departmental level to inform instructional strategies. Uses data to make decisions for students requiring more advancement and/or remediation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of students’ strengths, challenges, and learning styles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in French, Education, or related field; Master’s degree and Certification preferred.
• Completion of student teaching required; 2-4 years of experience preferred. Experience teaching at the middle and high school levels preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of educational technology integration in the classroom.
• Demonstrated understanding of effective teaching strategies for different learning styles and aptitudes. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation, listening and observational skills. 
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills including the ability to plan and manage projects. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, volunteers and school administration from diverse backgrounds. 
• Ability to navigate challenging situations with discretion and diplomacy.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Passion for bettering the lives of students. 
• Desire to seek out professional development activities related to the latest instructional strategies, student growth and best pedagogical practices. 
• Willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Ursuline community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times regarding the Ursuline community.