Elementary School French Immersion Teacher (sy '24-'25)

Full-time · Kansas City, US

Job description

French Immersion K-5 Teachers (Elementary)

School-Year 2023-2024

Full-time, 10- month positions, with the opportunity to renew annually

Overview

Implement the curriculum, keeping accurate records, working cooperatively with their grade-level team and adapting materials to the French immersion theme.  Teachers are responsible for managing behavior and maintaining a positive classroom climate. Candidates must be eager to work with students of all abilities in a French immersion school and have a deep enough command of French, English, and their content area to adapt instruction to students’ interests and needs. Instructors will be recruited from a variety of French-speaking countries to represent the broad reach of the French language around the world. International candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and a teaching degree.

Status of Position

This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette.  This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Reporting

The French Immersion Teacher reports to their campus/building principal.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in grade level curriculum planning

  • Lesson planning and implementation of the immersion model

  • Classroom management

  • Communicate with peers and parents

  • Maintain accurate grades, documentation of report cards, and attendance records

  • Participate in all mandatory training and professional development, as required

  • Engage in school-wide activities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • Hold or be eligible for Missouri Teaching Certificate or equivalent in home country

  • Native or near-native fluency in French

  • Proven experience as a teacher; international candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience

  • Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills necessary for working in a multicultural environment

  • The ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and to meet deadlines

  • Ability to integrate technology into the classroom

Other Requirements

  • Be willing to provide information for background check clearance.

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