1.0 FTE Language Teacher – French Program (Anticipated)

Exciting Opportunity

Marion Cross School is seeking a 1.0 FTE language teacher for the 2025-26 school year, with a focus on French language instruction. This is an anticipated opening for a dynamic and passionate educator to join our team and continue the tradition of our strong French curriculum. While we value French as our primary language offering, we are open to candidates with a strong background in language teaching and a commitment to engaging young learners.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Creativity and expertise in developing and delivering language instruction to elementary students.
• A deep understanding of the social, emotional, and academic needs of students, and the ability to create engaging, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• A commitment to fostering a love of language and cultural exploration in a supportive, dynamic classroom environment.
• VT certification (required).

Why Marion Cross School?

• A strong French program: Our school has proudly offered French language instruction for many years, and we continue to value it as a key part of our curriculum. We seek a teacher who will build on this foundation and inspire students to embrace the joys of learning a new language.
• Twice-weekly language instruction: The position allows for frequent engagement with students, fostering deep connections with learners and creating meaningful opportunities for language acquisition.
• Future opportunities to integrate language into school life: There is a strong desire to further integrate the French language into our community gatherings and events, creating even more authentic and engaging opportunities for students to use what they’ve learned beyond the classroom.
• Pivotal role: As a key member of our faculty, you will play an important part in continuing the success of our language program and have the opportunity to shape its future.

Our School and Community:

• Marion Cross School is nestled in Norwich, Vermont, with direct access to the Milt Frye Nature Area, which features an outdoor classroom, pavilion, fire pit, and meeting areas – perfect for nature-based learning.
• We benefit from strong family and community support, with families actively involved in their children's education and eager to partner with our educators.
• We are a PBiS school (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) and are committed to positive behavior management techniques that foster a respectful and supportive learning environment.
• We value teachers who are flexible, collaborative, and innovative, and who are excited to contribute to our school community.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A supportive, collaborative school culture.
• A chance to be part of a highly engaged community where teachers are valued and supported.
• Opportunities to innovate and grow professionally in a dynamic teaching environment.
• Children of staff members are considered for enrollment at the Marion Cross School.

This is a critical role in our school, and we are looking for a passionate teacher who is eager to make a lasting impact on our students and our language program. If you are dedicated to language education and eager to inspire young learners, we’d love to hear from you!

Position anticipated to begin August 2025, open until filled.

This position is governed by the Norwich Teachers Association Agreement. (New union agreement effective 7/1/2025 will be linked when available.)

Salary range for this position is $52,642 to $104,845, depending on education and experience.

Please visit the Information for New Hires page for details about benefits and more.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students, and encourages mutual respect and effective learning.
• Plan lessons that employ a variety of instructional techniques that, when implemented, meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Utilizes district curriculum goals and objectives to write comprehensive lesson plans designed to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Uses a variety of audio, visual, manipulative, and technological materials and resources to support the district’s curriculum.
• Understands how students learn and develop and provides opportunities that support their cognitive, linguistic, creative, social, moral, emotional, and physical development.
• Identifies possible causes of student behavior and deals with the behavior constructively and according to School Board policy.
• Assesses student for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding students’ progress, expectations, goals, etc.
• Utilizes data from standardized tests and a variety of formal and informal assessments to drive instruction.
• Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times and encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the District’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Makes referrals to district specialists about students who exhibit signs of educational handicapping conditions.
• Implements accommodations and modifications as listed on Individual Education Plan (IEP), 504 plans, and developed at CHAT meetings.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, faculty meetings) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Participates in curriculum construction and revision and cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Contributes to the quality, positive culture, and effectiveness of the school and district by working individually and/or collaboratively with others.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents in order to provide parents with information that will serve the best interests of students, and exercises discretion with information received from parents.
• Participates as a team member on special education Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting team as requested and to implement individual education plans as required.
• Maintains state certification through approved professional development activities.
• Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policies and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).

Evaluation:

Evaluation will be based on ability and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position as defined. Performance will be reviewed by Administrators in cooperation with the Superintendent and in accordance with School Board policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Contracted 185 days

Exempt

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of child and adolescent development

Knowledge of testing instruments and their application to the academic setting

Knowledge of research based instructional interventions

Ability to collaborate with professionals, parents, and community

Awareness of applicable state Administrative Rules and Regulations

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicable State Certification (or Statement of Eligibility from applicable agency )

Highly Qualified status or equivalent

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: Primary Physical Requirements:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

Hand Manipulation:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:

• Maintain a stationary position for up to two consecutive hours;
• Move within the work location for up to two consecutive hours

Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

• Effectively exchange and receive information and instructions, and respond to inquiries;

• Communicate with others;
• Observe students and staff to ensure safety

Work Environment: Inside: up to 100%

Outside: up to 20%

Work Surface(s): Office Desk, Office Chair

Carpeted floor, tile floor

Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:

Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.