UPPER SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER
Educators at Friends are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe are
essential to an outstanding education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience.
We seek educators whose teaching styles and experiences demonstrate:
•A desire to understand diverse attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and practices and to
incorporate a culturally responsive lens into teaching and learning.
•A record of successful collaboration with colleagues, families, and students.
•A commitment to lifelong learning, and ongoing professional development.
•An ability to infuse technology to enhance student learning.
•An openness to interdisciplinary teaching.
•An appreciation for and understanding of the social and emotional development of
students.
•Flexibility, optimism, and a sense of humor.
Context and Philosophy
Friends School of Baltimore is seeking a full-time Upper School French Teacher to begin in
August 2024. The position would be to teach four sections of French at various proficiency
levels, using a communicative teaching approach that builds structural control and develops
language proficiency in all modes of communication. The successful candidate will demonstrate
a desire and ability to inspire and support students, to work collaboratively with colleagues, to
use technology in their teaching, and to employ a variety of classroom and assessment
strategies that meet the needs of Language students with diverse learning profiles. All Upper
School teachers participate in the full program of an independent school in addition to their
classroom responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
•Teach the core subject area(s) that honors the Quaker values and the Teaching and
Learning Paradigm of Friends School.
•Collaborate with teachers in the Department, within the Upper School division, and
across other divisions at Friends School.
•Provide clear, timely, and consistent feedback to students.
•Meet one-on-one with students for support as needed.
•Provide parents and administrators with written and oral reports (as needed) that explain
in detail how students are progressing in the various areas of their educational
experience.
•Complete punctual, prescriptive progress reports, grades, and comments at the
assigned times during the year for each student taught.
Qualifications:
•Bachelors degree required; Masters degree and experience preferred.
•Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to understand and incorporate Quaker
Principles and Quaker education into their work.
Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs
and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community which
strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color,
religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or
expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and
diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.