Part Time French Teacher - High School
About Grace
Grace Church School is a JK–12, independent school located on two nearby campuses in downtown New York City. An Episcopal school, welcoming children of all faiths and of none, Grace believes in the inherent, precious dignity of every individual and seeks to provide an outstanding education worthy of our common humanity.
Grace is a school of big ideas, and our structured curriculum promotes academic excellence through a pedagogy of joy: an approach that reflects our belief that joy is the fuel of academic achievement, and that students learn best when motivated by delight, wonder, curiosity, and purpose. We work hard to nurture a culture of dignity and belonging, and we seek to foster in each student skills of intellectual excellence and habits of ethical virtue. Grounded in tradition, the school remains ever open to innovation, looking to the best research on the science of learning and the craft of teaching to advance the timeless values and aspirations of our mission. In the high school division, students are challenged to reach their full potential, ask essential questions, and wrestle with complex ideas, working to solve real-world problems, and participate in the interconnected global community.
The Language department abides by these values.
About the Position
- Part time position, teaching one French class from September 1st, 2024 through June 15, 2025. Classes start on September 11, 2024. Orientation meetings before 9/1 will be scheduled.
- Teaching load is one section within our five levels (from “French I” (beginner) through “French V-Francophonie”), depending on the faculty’s experience.
- Emphasis is put on spoken fluency, reading, writing, listening and cultural studies, as well as on an inductive approach to teaching grammar.
- Near immersion pedagogy is required (a minimum of 85% of the class period should be taught in the target language)
- Active participation in a team-based culture of collegiality is expected and supported.
The teaching load is three 80-minute periods per 6-day cycle, following the high school’s rotating block course schedule. Classes occur between 9am and 3:20 from Monday through Friday.
Sections have a maximum number of 18 students.
Responsibilities:
- Creating lesson plans following the department’s curriculum
- Assigning regular homework in adequation with class content and according to the department policy
- Grading students and giving regular feedback
- Writing report cards quarterly
- Joining and contributing to biweekly department meetings
- Offering weekly 1 hour tutorial (similar to office hours)
Requirements
Native or near-native fluency required (ideally C1 or C2 level).
Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree or doctorate preferred.
Faculty must be academically prepared and highly effective at teaching and creating engaging lessons while following the department’s curriculum. Preference will be given to candidates familiar with ACTFL and/or the CEFR (French CECRL) “pédagogie actionnelle”, using an immersive and student centered approach, as well as an inductive approach to grammar.
Faculty must be adept at using technology for teaching, learning and supporting students.
Working closely with the department chair, faculty are expected to loop advisors, grade deans and/or the learning specialist when students are encountering some significant difficulties.
Please submit a cover letter, a résumé and the name of 3 references to apply on our school’s employment page.
Grace Church School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.