What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School French Teacher position at Convent of the Sacred Heart?
Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
Middle School French Teacher
Full time
Beginning August 2025
Position: Middle School French Teacher
Reports to: Middle School Division Head
FLSA: Exempt, full time
Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000 annually
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in French (five years of experience teaching French in middle school if degree is not in French)
- Master’s degree in French or Education preferred
- Previous teaching experience preferred
- Teaching French, grades 5-8, using a full immersion approach (95% target language)
- Helping students build a foundation in French to prepare them for continued learning in the Upper School
- Responsible for Level I Honors Courses in French
- Commitment to using innovative teaching practices and technology to enhance instruction
- Demonstrate understanding and enthusiasm for working with adolescent learners, different instructional modalities and flexibility in approach for working with various grade levels and learning styles. Lessons would include: authentic literature, songs, and games, etc.
- Ability to use multiple modalities to engage students, a strong sense of school community and teamwork, and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Provide academic support for students outside of class time by answering homework questions and consulting with them as needed
- Attend department and faculty meetings.
- Support the students and division by covering study halls, lunch duties and other assignments as needed
- Knowledge of, appreciation for, and demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communications skills
- Positive team player with a desire to contribute and share your gifts and talents with the students and administration of the school
It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as “Protected Classifications”).
In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law.
This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
