Job Description
Job Title:
MSHS & IB French Teacher
School / Location:
School / Department:
Middle / High
Subjects:
French
Job Status:
Full-time
Salary Code:
Teacher
Work Days / Hours:
191 days @ 8 hours per day
Eligible Applicants:
Position Start Date:
Application Deadline:
Until filled
Reports to:
Brent Wingers, Principal
Requisition Number:
05-2425-002
Summary
We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic French teacher, who will be part of a dynamic and highly successful global language department. The position carries responsibility for teaching French to our middle and high school students.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be able to effectively:
- Demonstrate commitment to the safety and security of children and young people (child protection)
- Plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the goals and objectives of a clearly defined and documented curriculum
- Deliver an active, hands-on and student-centred programme to promote learning in French to middle and high school students
- Maintain students attendance records, grades and other required records
- Evaluate and grade students class work and assignments
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations
- Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class
- Observe, monitor and record student progress
- Respond appropriately to the range of individual needs and abilities within the class
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
- Demonstrate creativity
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues
- Provide supervision to student “after school activity” or coach/assistant coach athletic teams
- Maintain a safe learning environment for students and staff at all times
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or the Assistant Principal
Qualifications and Knowledge
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The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree with a qualification in French
- Master’s degree preferred
- Certification as a teacher
- Excellent command of French, as a native language, and English, both written and oral
Experience and Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience
- Previous experience as a middle & high school French teacher
- Previous experience in teaching IBDP French is preferred
Skills
- Sound knowledge of teaching French to middle and high school students
- Excellent command of French, as a native language, and English, both written and oral
- Highly-developed classroom management skill
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Maturity to handle a range of situations
- Sound knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality