Part-Time French Teacher

Position Summary

Newark Academy is seeking a part-time French teacher to join a dedicated and dynamic faculty. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and communicate effectively in French to inspire students' confidence in using the target language in all forms of expression. Our next French teacher will have experience teaching and a demonstrated capacity to embrace student-centered, skills-focused and culturally competent practices. There is the potential for the position to be full-time for an experienced candidate with proficiency in French and Spanish.

Positive student/faculty relationships are instrumental in inspiring our students to succeed in the classroom and instill a passion for learning, a standard of excellence and a generosity of spirit. Ideal candidates will be interested in embracing the wider school community through their involvement in clubs, activities and/or athletics. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in middle school, upper school, or higher educational settings Professionals in related fields or with non-traditional paths to education are also encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• Experience developing curriculum grounded in performance-based standards (ACTFL)
• Experience working with and supporting a diverse community of students, parents and colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal in English and French)
• Experience working in independent schools is preferred but not required 

Responsibilities to Include:

• Create a positive, student-centered environment
• Collaborate and work collegially with peers to design and revise curriculum to create a consistent course experience across sections
• Prepare lessons to deliver to assigned classes, generally four sections
• Meet school guidelines regarding grading, recordkeeping and use of the learning management system to post timely information about classes
• Participate in school-wide activities such as workshops, special events and professional meetings
• Engage in the life of Newark Academy

About Newark Academy 
Located 35 miles from Manhattan in the town of Livingston, New Jersey, Newark Academy provides students in grades 6-12 with the knowledge and skills to become meaningful contributors to their communities and the wider world. Newark Academy cultivates a diverse school community and is committed to fostering and maintaining a caring and inclusive environment that thrives on intellectual, social-emotional and relational interactions. Its faculty is highly regarded in the New Jersey independent school community for its especially effective combination of teaching that embraces rigor and compassion.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Newark Academy seeks and celebrates diversity in its faculty, staff and student body. In admission and employment practices, scholarship aid and educational programs, Newark Academy upholds applicable state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

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