(0.80 FTE)

March 23- June 5

Position Summary

As a mission-driven school, Burke’s is seeking a French teacher for grades 5-8 who can educate, encourage, and empower girls by developing their knowledge, skills, and cultural/historical understanding of the French language. With an emphasis on project-based learning and a commitment to anti-racist education, students should be able to connect their learning to the world around them, develop reading comprehension skills, and communicate their ideas through speaking and writing. While serious in mission, Burke’s is also committed to the experience of learning being a joyful one where play, creativity, and growth mindsets are fostered and encouraged.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Teaching one section of French to each grade, 5-8
• Formally assessing and reporting on student progress in the third trimester using checklist/narrative report cards 
• Providing extra-help sessions during and after the school day, as needed
• Communication: 
• Effective communication with colleagues in support of a collegial and collaborative professional community
• Timely and supportive communication with students, parents, and caregivers to continue a strong partnership with families
• Collaboration:
• Participate in Upper School Language team meetings in addition to attending weekly faculty meetings
• Supervisory duties and community participation as applicable

Qualifications & skills

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent
• Experience teaching, preferably at middle-school level
• Demonstrated confidence in:
• the French language
• differentiated instruction
• cultural competency
• use of technology in instruction
• Commitment to: 
• equitable and anti-racist teaching practices
• Understanding of, and appreciation for: 
• the social-emotional development of adolescent girls
• providing opportunities for learning through play by inviting creativity, imagination, curiosity, and tinkering into the classroom

Personal Qualities:

• Passion for teaching French and working with middle school students
• Desire to be a part of a gender-inclusive girls’ school
• Flexible 
• Creative
• Collaborative
• Possessing a growth mindset and openness to feedback

California Compliance Notice:

In accordance with California law (Education Code §44939.5, as amended by SB 848), applicants for positions with educational institutions are required to disclose all current and former employment with California educational institutions. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the completion of required employment verifications

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Burke’s is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

To Apply

Interested Candidates may apply by sending a cover letter, resumé, and references to burkes.workable.com.

No calls or additional emails, please.

About Katherine Delmar Burke School

Burke's is an independent K-8 gender-inclusive all-girls’ school located on a 3.5-acre campus in San Francisco. Burke’s is one of California’s leading elementary schools with a 112-year tradition of educational excellence. Our mission is to educate, encourage, and empower girls. The school combines strong academic and co-curricular programs with an emphasis on project-based learning and personal growth in a diverse and inclusive community. We emphasize the development of fundamental and higher-level critical thinking skills in an atmosphere of creativity, exploration, academic rigor, and joyful learning.

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