Middle School French Immersion Art Teacher (SY '24-'25)

Middle School French Immersion Art Teacher

School-Year 2024-2025

Full-time, 10- month position

Overview

Implement the curriculum, keep accurate records, work cooperatively with other teachers and adapt materials to the French immersion theme. Teachers are responsible for managing behavior and maintaining a positive classroom climate. Candidates must be eager to work with students of all abilities in a French immersion public school and have a deep enough command of French, English, and their content area to adapt instruction to students’ interests and needs. Instructors will be recruited from a variety of French-speaking countries to represent the broad reach of the French language around the world. International candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and a teaching degree.

Status of Position

This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette.  This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Reporting

The Specials Teacher reports to their campus/building principal.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum planning
• Lesson planning and implementation of the immersion model
• Classroom management
• Communicate with peers and parents
• Maintain accurate grades, documentation of report cards, and attendance records
• Participate in all mandatory training and professional development, as required
• Engage in school-wide activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Hold or be eligible for Missouri Teaching Certificate or equivalent in home country
• Native or near-native fluency in French
• Proven experience as a teacher
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multicultural environment
• The ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to meet deadlines
• Ability to integrate technology into the classroom

Other Requirements

• Be willing to provide information for background check clearance.