What are the responsibilities and job description for the German Teacher, Upper School position at Woodward Academy?
German Teacher, Upper School
Woodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. Our students and graduates are caring and compassionate global citizens who are a microcosm of what the world should be.
The Woodward Academy Upper School strives to help students fulfill their potential in every facet of their lives. Woodward provides opportunities for students to expand their horizons through academics, the arts, athletics, and community service.
Our dedicated teachers excel in their respective fields, and provide a stimulating, fun, and challenging environment. Whether they are promoting academic excellence or demonstrating personal accountability, the Upper School teachers find creative and meaningful ways to communicate with their students.
Position Summary: This is a full-time position involving teaching high school German classes levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and AP. We are looking to fill this position immediately and for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year.
Specific Duties Include:
- Instructing students in subject content along with reading and grading student work
- Demonstrating a high level of responsiveness to students
- Serving as an adviser to a group of upper school students
- Managing student behavior in a manner that optimizes the learning environment
- Maintain regular communication with students and their parents regarding progress
- Working cooperatively with other grade-level teachers to implement common course syllabi and assessments
Required Skills:
- Experience with proficiency-based instruction in an immersive environment preferred
- Have a working knowledge and experience teaching high school German
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrating tact and diplomacy
- Ability to leverage technology, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Google apps, language lab software and interactive whiteboard technology
- A solid understanding of learning challenges as well as the accommodations and differentiated learning techniques to support such
- Strong organizational and classroom management skills
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in German or Foreign Language Education from an accredited institution of higher learning; master’s degree in German or education preferred; native or near native fluency in German
- 3 years of successful teaching high school German preferred
- Independent school experience preferred, but not required
The German Teacher, Upper School position is an exempt, 10-month position.
Woodward Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, drug-free environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Accordingly, Woodward has adopted a drug-free workplace policy, which includes substance abuse testing of all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable state law. As such all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements which include background checks and substance testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer