ISK is hiring a French (and possibly Spanish teacher) for the 2023-2024 school year! We are an Advanced Placement school and use the ACTFL framework for our curriculums. We are currently seeking applicants who are experienced and qualified as a French Language Teacher. Candidates that can also teach Spanish will be preferred. This role involves working in our Language Elementary, Middle and High School team, as we build and improve upon our Language (French and Spanish) educational program. The selected candidate will teach French and possibly Spanish in ES, MS and HS classes. The successful candidate needs to be confident in inquiry-based / project based teaching, and is seeking to continue to learn and grow as an educator and learner in our community. We are looking for someone who truly wants the school Vision and Mission to come to life with their day-to-day actions inside and outside of the classroom. Experience in extra-curricular/after school activities leadership would be a real asset. This position might also involve being a homeroom advisor.
Qualifications and experience required:
A teaching qualification in Modern Languages (PGCE, Master in French as a Foreign Language..) is required.
Experience in AP is an asset.
Knowledge and skills required:
- be an active advocate for ISK vision and mission.
- build in collaboration with colleagues a subject syllabus with an effective scope and sequence of learning outcomes.
- collaborate with colleagues to evaluate and improve teaching strategies.
- differentiate in the classroom, taking into account each student’s learning needs.
- use a wide range of digital tools and creative teaching styles.
- be willing to support extra-curricular activities.
- be familiar with available support materials such as Google Classroom, Powerschool and Toddle.