What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School French Teacher (Part-Time) position at GILL ST. BERNARD'S SCHOOL?
Position Summary
Gill St. Bernard’s School is searching for a dynamic and experienced part time Upper School French teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching, experienced with curriculum development, committed to student-centered pedagogy, and eager to collaborate with colleagues. The successful candidate will be patient, encouraging, and flexible with students, and will model GSB’s core values of compassion, excellence, integrity, respect, and courage. The Upper School World Language department seeks candidates who have taught across the spectrum of French courses (Level 1 through Level 5/AP French Language) and whose teaching philosophy and practices are consistent with total language immersion.
Responsibilities
- Teach three (3) sections of French. Classes meet five out of every seven days. Courses will be planned and taught in collaboration with 1-2 other teachers.
- Provide academic support for students outside of class time as needed (during meeting time, before or after school).
- Collaborate with members of the Upper School World Language department to align lesson plans and curriculum.
- Submit grades quarterly and academic narrative comments three times a year.
- Participate in divisional, departmental, committee, and grade-team meetings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division Director.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred
- 5 years of experience teaching at the Upper School level
- Fluency in French
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the secondary level
- Experience instructing a diverse student population
- Demonstrated understanding of cultural competency and full commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work
- Willingness to broaden facility with classroom technology
- Enthusiasm for ongoing professional growth and membership in a community of learners
- Ability to work with students in-person or virtually, as determined by the School
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to careers@gsbschool.org, with the subject line US French Teacher Part Time.