What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School French Teacher - Leave Replacement position at Miami Country Day School?
Miami Country Day School has an opening for an enthusiastic and creative educator to fill the role of Upper School French Teacher. This person needs to be passionate about inquiry-based, student-centered learning and be committed to combining the power of forward-thinking skill development with the purposeful integration of research-informed learning.
JOB SUMMARY:
- (Full-Time) Teach five sections of French, various levels, to middle and high school-aged students.
- (Part-Time) Teach one to four sections of French various levels, to middle and high school-aged students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development, providing timely feedback to students and their parents.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Communicate student progress and needs regularly to students, colleagues and parents.
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- BA in French and/or French Education; Master’s degree preferred
- AP experience desired but not required.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- A lifelong learner willing to embrace new methodologies and explore intricacies of pedagogy, assessment, and grading.