French-English Secondary Bilingual teacher (Ivory Coast)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Why extraordinary teachers teach at LFNO

Lycée is a Type II charter school in New Orleans, that is the only PreK-4-12th public, accredited French school in North America. We are committed to learning, being receptive to feedback, and collaborating with all stakeholders to shape a rigorous, joy-filled, and equitable learning environment.

We guide our students to think critically and independently, and we teach a rich curriculum that nurtures students' natural curiosity about the world.

Description

The High School Teacher will be responsible for implementing a curriculum emphasizes: enrichment, accelerated higher level thinking skills (both critical and abstract), multi-disciplinary content, and a higher degree of complexity than the regular classroom. Students participate in independent and group units of study of varying lengths that are assessed using a teacher-devised rubric. Through this programming, students are moved out of their comfort zone into areas where they are challenged to grow academically, personally and socially. To the degree possible, instruction is delivered in French, and using hands-on, experiential lessons and projects that increase motivation and self-awareness in order to prepare our students for the 21st century digital age.

Role And Responsibilities

The duties of the High School Teacher include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

Responsibilities

• The High School Teacher will deliver engaging lessons that follow rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum and support elements of the other subject curriculum in collaboration with those teachers.
• Use formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards; maintain accurate and current grades.
• Target instruction in students’ development of reading, writing, critical thinking, and oral language skills.
• Shape culturally-responsive and anti-racist learning experiences through the lens of D.E.I.
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment, implementing the practices of restorative justice and trauma-informed instruction. (LFNO is a PBIS school).
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with a diverse population of students, families, and colleagues.
• Thrive while collaborating and receiving feedback from colleagues and stakeholders.
• Accept ultimate responsibility for the academic progress of students, and work actively to overcome
• challenges.
• Participate in Student Assistance Team (SAT) meetings as needed.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional learning/collaborative work sessions.
• Perform other job related functions as may be assigned, be punctual, and review/follow all Staff Handbook policies and procedures.
  
  

Staff collaboration and reporting relationships

All teachers primarily plan and deliver instruction across one or two grade levels; the team works collaboratively with all grade level colleagues to scaffold instruction and guide departmental goals. Teachers will work closely with departmental and grade level colleagues.

LFNO is a culturally diverse workplace; collaboration, empathy, and cooperation are essential at all levels.

• Effectively communicating with school administrators, teachers, student service personnel, and parents regarding student performance and plans for improvement
• Participating in faculty meetings and professional learning communities meetings
• Assisting in orientation, open houses, and other school events as needed
• Modeling non-discriminatory practices in all activities
• Producing performance-based activities to support school initiatives
• Maintaining an inventory, controlling the storage and use of department property, and overseeing the working condition of said equipment
• Being punctual, reviewing and following all Staff Handbook policies and procedures
  
  

Requirements

Expectations, Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of Lycée Français
• Ability to maintain confidential files and information
• Ability to work collaboratively with a corps of international teachers
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage a caseload of students
• Flexibility and a team-spirit work ethic
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or related field
• Louisiana Certification
• Certification in the French National Curriculum or knowledge of the French system of education
• Proven record of successful classroom experience.
• Proficiency in French
• Three or more years successful teaching experience in an urban setting
  
  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LFNO

Lycée is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our daily practices. LFNO staff represent a wide diversity of racial, cultural, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities--opening a window to the entire LFNO community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our consequential work.

Job descriptions are created to provide a framework of responsibilities and are not inclusive of all duties that may be required. LFNO employees embody an “all hands on deck” mentality and do whatever it takes to get the job done regardless of title.