French Teacher (Grades 4-8)

Founded in 1901, The Cathedral School is committed to academic excellence in a curriculum that integrates critical thinking, the arts, athletics, and leadership development. The School believes that the recognition and appreciation of differences in race, socioeconomic status, cultural or religious tradition, age, gender, ability, or sexual orientation enhance the individual's sense of identity and broaden respect for others. Through curriculum and informal school experiences, students at The Cathedral School come to understand the inherent value of all people and the importance of working towards equity in all that they do. The School’s mission is brought to life on the idyllic 11-acre campus of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights on Manhattan’s Upper West Side through seven Core Values: Cooperation, Courage, Integrity, Kindness, Passion for Learning, Respect, and Responsibility.

As an independent K-8 day school rooted in the Episcopal tradition, The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine educates students to become articulate, confident, and responsible citizens of the world through rigorous academics, innovative approaches to learning, and the nurturing of their aspirations in a diverse community of all faiths.

The French Teacher (Grades 4-8) reports directly to the Head of Upper School and is an integral member of the Upper School team and World Language department at The Cathedral School of St. John the Divine. Candidates must have at least two years of teaching experience as a French teacher working with middle school-aged students. Fluency or near fluency in French is required. A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

In support of The Cathedral School's mission, the French Teacher (Grades 4-8) must be prepared to view curriculum, classroom, and school culture through a lens focused on equity and justice. A nurturing and caring personality is essential.

Teacher Responsibilities

• Teaches four different sections of French in grades 5 through 8, each four times per cycle; and three fourth grade classes per cycle
• Develops students’ French reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills
• Plans lessons, units, and projects using backward-design frameworks
• Proctors/teaches an elective in the Upper School
  
  

Student Support

• Serve as an Upper School advisor for five to eight students in support of their academic progress and social-emotional well-being
• Observe and assess students’ progress
• Ability to differentiate instruction in order to meet the needs of students with diverse learning profiles
  
  

Teacher Collaboration

• Attend regular Upper School Guidance Meetings with the student support team and teachers to discuss students’ academic and behavioral concerns
• Collaborate with the other members of the World Language department to ensure consistency from grade to grade and across languages
• Partner with the Learning Specialist to ensure students are being fully supported
  
  

Communication

• Be proactive, clear, and consistent in family communications to promote partnership in service of the students
• Write mid-trimester comments twice yearly for French 5-8; write end of semester narratives for French 4
• Attend or lead family/teacher conferences twice yearly
  
  

General

• Fulfill regular Upper School duties such as homeroom, bus, lunch, EXCEL, recess duty, etc.
• Attend weekly Faculty and School-wide meetings
• Is available for other school events and activities as needed
  
  

The French Teacher (Grades 4-8) is a 10-month, in-person role with a start date of August 2026. The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000.