Grades 7-9 French Teacher

New Canaan Country School, a Pre-K through Grade 9 co-ed, independent day school, serves approximately 570 students from diverse backgrounds living in 18 different towns/cities across Fairfield and Westchester counties. Our mission is to create an active, joyful learning environment where children are challenged to think deeply, question confidently, and act generously so that they may lead lives of impact and purpose. We believe that childhood is in itself an integral part of life to be lived fully and happily. A talented and devoted faculty engages our students in developmentally appropriate ways, delivering a challenging curriculum that builds intellectual skills and fosters creative and critical thinking. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct a standard load (typically 4) of French courses in Grades 7-9, including planning, instruction, assessment, and reporting as well as being accessible and available to students for support during designated times
  • Potentially teach a section of Grade 7 Spanish
• Serve as an advisor to a group of Upper School students within a grade-level advisory team
• Serve as head or assistant coach to Upper School teams in 2 seasons
• Fulfill additional student-facing responsibilities of Upper School faculty member including recess, study hall, clubs and multi-day trips
• Engage in faculty meetings and professional development programs at department, team, division and whole school levels

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Relevant experience teaching and assessing student learning in Grades 7-9
• Ability to teach middle and high school French; the equivalent of French I, II & III.
  • Ability to also teach middle school Spanish is  preferred
• Ability to connect with students at the middle school age level (12-15 years old)

Competencies

• Finds joy in working with 12- to 15-year-old students
• Differentiates instruction for a range of learning styles and abilities
• Communicates well verbally and in writing
• Is collaborative
• Is organized 
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional growth
• Demonstrates cultural competency