What are the responsibilities and job description for the French Teacher- Regular, Full-Time position at Phillips Exeter Academy?
Position Summary
The Modern Languages department seeks a passionate and energetic French language teacher to fill a full-time, regular teaching position beginning in August 2025. Candidates should be interested in being part of a collaborative group of teachers and working with highly motivated high school students in a diverse, mostly residential community.
Position Requirements
We are looking for a dynamic candidate who will be an active participant in the academic, athletic, co-curricular and residential programs at the Academy.
Candidates should be prepared to teach all levels of the target language and respective literature and culture. Instruct through discussion and explanations in the target language. Maintain continuity and consistency in the Modern Language curriculum, follow departmental guidelines for content and assessment, and meet with the mentor and/or the chair of the department to discuss student experience and progress.
Additional requirements:
• BA in French Language and Literature, an advanced degree preferred.
• Applicants must possess native or near-native fluency in French.
• The ability to teach another language listed in our Courses of Instruction at the beginner to intermediate level is not required but may be preferred.
• Experience teaching in a classroom setting for at least 3 to 5 years. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Willingness to enforce all school policies and rules governing student behavior.
Accountabilities
While individual responsibilities will vary from one faculty position to another, the major job duties of all faculty members include the following:
• Teaching: Faculty teach four classes per trimester. All classes are student-centered discussions around a Harkness table. In order to meet the intellectual needs of the school’s talented and highly motivated students, teachers are expected to be dedicated to daily preparation for the best possible classes.
• Cultural Competency: Faculty are expected to demonstrate respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Residential Life: Faculty generally reside in campus housing and play a critical role in cultivating Exeter’s community-centered student dormitory life. Each faculty member is generally responsible for one weekend per month and one to two nights per week of dormitory duty, depending on the dormitory size.
• Advising: Faculty are expected to serve as mentors to student advisees throughout students’ time at Exeter. The adviser is the main liaison between an advisee’s family/guardian and the Academy.
• Extracurricular Activities: Faculty are expected to participate in the school’s extracurricular activities (e.g. coaching, advising student clubs, and/or committee work).
Background Requirements
Criminal and driving background check.
Required Documents
To be considered applications must include the following documents (please upload as two distinct documents):
• CV or resume.
• Cover letter indicating how our Harkness teaching style, mission and values resonate with you.
Contact information for three professional references including one direct supervisor and transcripts for higher education will be required at the screening, campus visit or finalist stage, depending on the department.
We encourage all interested applicants to review the Course of Instruction.
The hiring committee will begin the applicant review process on December 12, 2024.
