French Teacher Position

(full-time, exempt,  possible housing on campus)

At Tilton School, we are a community in pursuit of knowing, supporting, and challenging each other as we learn to do hard things well. Our faculty design learning experiences that build the essential skills and sensibilities our students will need to be life-ready, at college and beyond. As such, we seek a compelling and passionate educator to teach four-to-five sections of French language at various levels and possibly other humanities-related courses in our curriculum. Flexibility and experience to teach across two or more domains in the humanities is preferred, but not a requirement for consideration. 

As a residential school, Tilton considers the work of faculty broadly, and we engage with students both during and beyond the academic day. Faculty at Tilton can expect to contribute two seasons in the co-curricular and/or athletic program and to be responsible for weekly evening and monthly weekend supervisory duties. This position can include housing.

Preference will be given to candidates who:

• embrace an initiative-driven faculty culture focused on advancing Tilton School’s mission 
• possess an understanding of current teaching pedagogies and adolescent development
• model flexibility in both implementing best learning practices and pursuing success for each student
• plan lessons, teach, evaluate and provide feedback for communicative and intercultural competency
• have native or near-native fluency in French
• understand the essentials of and possess a desire to learn more about comprehensible input 
• understand the essentials of teaching for communicative and intercultural competency, as well as be committed to developing curricula to suit the department’s initiatives
• possess a high degree of cultural competency and demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and perspectives
• demonstrate fluency with academic technology that advances learning for students and a willingness to integrate technology into classroom experiences 
• enjoy collaborating with colleagues within and across subject areas, and all aspects of school life
• invest in the community and participate in the lives of our students outside of the classroom
• convey patience, empathy, enthusiasm, and optimism in their work with adolescents and faculty
• possess excellent interpersonal, communication (writing, listening, speaking), and organizational skills, and exhibit the ability to interact and work effectively with students, parents, faculty and other employees  
• commit to self-reflection, work independently, and pursue professional growth and networking opportunities that will allow for full engagement in discovering and implementing best practices in this role

Other duties for this position include: advising, participation as an athletic coach or activities leader for two seasons each year and active participation in our residential program including weeknight-weekend supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Preferred:  Experience in residential oversight and/or secondary or post-secondary instruction.

To Apply

Electronic materials only please.  If interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to employment@tiltonschool.org with “French” in the Subject line.

At Tilton School, all persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard for race, religion, natural origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by state or federal law. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of employment practices or procedures, promotion, or application of employee policies and benefits.

For more information about Tilton School, please visit our website.

About Tilton School

About Tilton School Tilton School — a hidden gem of an independent co-educational boarding and day school in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire — serves over 200 students of all genders in grades 9 through 12 and post-graduate, from over 20 states and 15 countries, with 75% boarding and 25% day students. Located in the historic town of Tilton overlooking the Winnipesaukee River, the school is just 90 minutes from Boston and only 15 minutes from the bustling capital city of Concord, New Hampshire. The Lakes Region is one of the preeminent vacation destinations on the Eastern seaboard, easily accessed by nearby interstate highways and Manchester (NH) Airport only 30 minutes to the south. Embracing the future since its founding in 1845, the school has been guided by its mission for over 175 years. The mission is paramount in all that is done at the school and is as follows: Tilton School challenges students to navigate a world driven by diversity and change. Through the quality of human relationships, Tilton School’s community cultivates in its students the curiosity, the skills, the knowledge and understanding, the character, and the integrity requisite for the passiona...te pursuit of lifelong success and service. At Tilton School, we believe that education is not just about collecting information — it is about knowing, supporting, and challenging one another in pursuit of meaningful growth. We are committed to developing the necessary skills and sensibilities to do hard things well, which entails fostering resilience, adaptability, and curiosity in every student. Rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit of Charles E. Tilton, a 19th century pioneer for whom the town of Tilton is named, Tilton School aims to equip the next generation of trailblazers with the skills and tools they need to thrive on the Hill and beyond. Our graduates are life-ready and shaped by their experience — one they are able to curate through Tilton’s innovative and holistic approach to education in a 24/7 learning environment.

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