Middle School World Languages (French) Teacher

Middle School World Languages (French) Teacher

The World Languages Teacher at Ransom Everglades Middle School (MS) is a full-time faculty position. Reporting to the Middle School World Languages Coordinator, this position is responsible for teaching all levels of French. The MS World Languages teacher is responsible for promoting lifelong learning while engaging and supporting a diverse student body in a values-based community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach five classes of French. Ability to also teach Spanish and/or Portuguese is a plus.
• Deliver engaging and effective lessons to students in grades 6-8, using a variety of instructional strategies to cater to different learning styles.
• Create and administer assessments to measure student learning and progress. This includes quizzes, tests, projects, and cumulative exams.
• Provide thoughtful, individualized feedback and support to students who need extra help, including tutoring during office hours before or after school.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and disciplined learning environment that fosters student engagement and respect for the subject matter.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in language education and pedagogy.
• Regularly communicate with parents about their child's progress, including through parent-teacher conferences and progress reports.
• Work collaboratively with other faculty members, especially within the World Languages department, to share resources, strategies, and insights.
• Participate in section meetings, department meetings, all-school meetings, and multi-day meetings at the beginning and end of the school year, and professional development meetings.
• Participate in and possibly lead extracurricular activities.
• Actively engage in the school community by attending events, contributing to school initiatives, and supporting the school's mission.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in French or a related discipline; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Ability to teach engaging, communicative, student-centered classes for middle school students.
• Experience teaching at the middle school level is preferred.
• Proficient with technology, including Google Suite, interactive whiteboards and textbook platforms.
• Collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students.
• Demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Dependable, with excellent attendance and timely completion of tasks.
• Collaborative and professional, building positive relationships within the school community.

Performance Factors:

• Attendance and Dependability: Reliable, with minimal absences and consistent punctuality.
• Communication: Clear and effective communication with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Teamwork: Works well with others, fostering positive, professional relationships and contributing to a constructive work environment.