Saint David’s School seeks a full-time one-year maternity leave French teacher for September 1, 2026. Teaching responsibilities include French classes in Grades Six through Eight and Introductory Latin in Grades Five and Six.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience teaching French using a full immersion approach (95% target language)
• Demonstrate the ability to plan lessons using authentic literature with integrated performance assessments,, games, songs and projects
• Demonstrate a knowledge of Total Physical Response (TPR) techniques and engage multiple modalities so that students can retain information 
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the curriculum chair to refine the existing FLES program
• Demonstrate a willingness to integrate French language instruction with other disciplines 

 Successful applicants should possess the following qualifications:

• Maturity, collegiality, flexibility, humor 
• Excellent speaking and writing skills 
• 3-5 years’ teaching experience with Grades 3 – 8 
• BA in Elementary education or related field; MA in French, Foreign Language instruction or a related field not required but preferred
• Native fluency in French language 
• Demonstrable commitment to professional development 

Salary Range dependent on experience: $70,000 - $121,900

Please send cover letter with expression of interest and résumé, via e-mail only to: positions@saintdavids.org

Attention: Dr. Victoria Gilbert, Modern Language Department Chair

Saint David’s School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.

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