Early Childhood/Elementary French Teacher
Washington Episcopal School
Location
Bethesda, MD | United States
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver rigorous, age-appropriate units of study in French.
- Foster student understanding and appreciation of the culture in French-speaking countries.
- Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in lesson planning and classroom instruction to meet the needs of the different ages.
- Adapt curriculum and teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles through differentiation.
- Assess and track student progress and communicate as needed with colleagues, families, and students.
- Clearly communicate expectations and classroom rules to students, reinforcing the school's culture of high academic and behavioral expectations.
- Attend and actively participate in school-planned professional development, faculty meetings, and division-wide activities as appropriate.
- Seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance personal and program goals.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with other members of the world language team to foster a culture of collegiality and commitment.
- Maintain thoughtful, respectful, and positive relations with the school community as a whole.
Washington Episcopal School (WES) is an independent, co-educational school for students from PK3 through Grade 8. Washington Episcopal School inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared citizens of the world.
WES provides a competitive wage and an inviting, professional, and collegial working environment. WES is committed to a diverse and inclusive community and seeks applications for this position from candidates who will contribute to an environment in which all are valued and supported.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree (master's preferred) in Education and/or French
- Native French speaker is preferred
- Minimum of two years of related teaching experience, preferably at the early childhood or elementary levels
- A high level of energy and initiative
- Strong collaborative skills
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
About Washington Episcopal School
Founded in 1986, Washington Episcopal School is an independent, co-educational school for students from Pre-Kindergarten 3 through Grade 8. WES believes that learning should be joyful, because academic excellence and happy children belong together. The School represents a diverse community, where the uniqueness of each member of the school is celebrated. WES develops children into kind, confident, and prepared young adults.
Washington Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer.
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