French Teacher

Role: World Languages Faculty (French Teacher)

Reports To: Head of School 

Status: Part-Time or Full-Time 

Summary  

Beacon Academy seeks an experienced French teacher to join our community as a  part-time faculty member. This teacher should have experience in creating a student centered classroom and instruction and curriculum development across all levels of  French language acquisition - reading, writing, listening, and speaking. They should  also work to fulfill Beacon Academy’s mission to “offer an innovative and challenging  education based on Montessori principles that places a priority on experiential learning,  entrepreneurial thinking, and in-depth interdisciplinary studies. Beacon Academy  students will master the skills, knowledge, and habits of mind necessary to meaningfully  contribute to a complex and diverse world with compassion and confidence.” Beacon  Academy’s faculty is committed to academic excellence, is passionate about teaching  and working with adolescents, creates a classroom environment that facilitates learning  and critical thinking, and delivers innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum. 

For SY26, the instructor in this position will teach three (3) sections of French (will cover  French I – IV and include both IB and non-IB courses and levels). Additionally, strong  candidates will have comfortability teaching and collaborative planning for current and  future 9th - 12th Grade courses. 

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, & Qualities 

∙ Teach a curriculum and work in collaboration with a community that embraces diversity,  provides equity, and ensures inclusion and belonging for all 

∙ Contribute knowledge, expertise, and passion to the on-going collaborative effort to  innovate and improve Beacon Academy’s and the World Languages Department’s  curriculum 

∙ Be aware of and coordinate teaching objectives, materials, methods, and means of  assessment used within the World Languages Department 

∙ Support student learning through innovative and interdisciplinary curriculum

∙ Articulate the Department's strategies in achieving the mission and goals of the school and  work with colleagues to set departmental objectives, assessments, and policies  accordingly 

∙ Work collaboratively with the World Languages Department on vertical alignment

∙ Pursue continuous growth and development in understanding and implementation of diverse and effective instructional practices 

∙ Be open to interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues and outside institutions

∙ Be present and accessible to students and colleagues during school hours

∙ Plan and lead two (2) one-week I-Term courses for 9th - 12th Grade students

∙ Attend all faculty meetings, department meetings, check-ins, and professional development in-service days 

∙ Support the philosophy and mission of the school and its leadership

∙ Actively support our school’s DEIJB Inclusion initiatives 

∙ Maintain appropriate attendance and punctuality 

∙ Maintain and manage sensitive and confidential school, student, family, and employee  information 

∙ Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress

∙ Familiarity with educational LMS portals, Mac OS, Microsoft 365, Google apps, and other  World Languages and French education-enhancing educational products

∙ Flexible, resilient, and creative working within a fast-paced environment

∙ Strong written and verbal communication skills 

∙ Outstanding interpersonal skills and a track record for building strong relationships with  both students and colleagues 

∙ Strong analytical skills and an ability to learn new systems quickly 

∙ Student-centered educator with a commitment to investing in the lives of young people

∙ Other duties assigned by the Assistant Head of School and/or Head of School 

Qualifications & Comparable Experience  

∙ A bachelor’s degree in French; a graduate degree in French is strongly preferred

∙ 3-5 years (or more) of experience teaching high school French 

∙ International Baccalaureate teaching experience strongly preferred (not mandatory)

∙ Montessori teaching experience strongly preferred (not mandatory) 

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

∙ While performing the responsibilities the employee is required to talk and hear and have close, distant, and peripheral vision 

∙ The role requires standing, sitting, reaching, and light lifting 

∙ Typical work hours are limited to Monday through Friday, but additional days/hours are  required at times depending on the demands of the Department and school events 

Non-Discrimination Policy  

Beacon Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin,  sexual identity, gender, or religion, in the administration of its hiring policies, educational  policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.  

Interested applicants should email a resume and philosophy of education statement  to jpitts@beaconacademychicago.org.