JOB DESCRIPTION

TEACHER

Educators at Francophone Charter School of Oakland will meet all requirements for

employment set forth in applicable provisions of law, including Education Code Section

47605(1).

The qualifications of teachers to be employed in the Francophone Charter School of Oakland

will be designed to ensure students meet the educational goals outlined in the Charter.

Teachers will receive training in and adopt and implement the curricular and pedagogical

approaches of the Charter. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

● Knowledge of child cognitive development and different learning styles

● Deep knowledge of subject matter, including California Common Core State Standards

and subject specific frameworks

● Working understanding of the Francophone Charter School of Oakland charter

document

● Knowledge of assessments

● Knowledge of effective language immersion teaching practices

● Ability to analyze and use qualitative and quantitative student academic performance

data to guide classroom practice

● Ability and willingness to reflect and improve on his or her own performance

● Bi-lingual and bi-literate in both French and English (except for English-only positions)

● Demonstrated interest in and ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and

community

The professional environment at Francophone is highly collaborative. Teachers will work

together each Wednesday in learning communities engaged in problem-solving, data analysis,

knowledge sharing, program development, and mutual support. The teaching staff,

administrative staff and other school employees work as a team to further the mission and

success of the school. Communication processes have been developed so that concerns can

be addressed in a timely and respectful manner. Supporting a working space that feels creative

and safe for all employees is a high priority at Francophone and this takes the effort of

everyone.