Job Description

Job Location: Miami Country Day School - Miami, FL 33161Miami Country Day School has an opening for an enthusiastic and creative educator to fill the role of Upper School French Teacher.  This person needs to be passionate about inquiry-based, student-centered learning and be committed to combining the power of forward-thinking skill development with the purposeful integration of research-informed learning.
JOB SUMMARY:
- (Full-Time) Teach five sections of French, various levels, to middle and high school-aged students.
- (Part-Time) Teach one to four sections of French various levels, to middle and high school-aged students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development, providing timely feedback to students and their parents.
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Communicate student progress and needs regularly to students, colleagues and parents.

QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- BA in French and/or French Education; Master’s degree preferred
- AP experience desired but not required.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- A lifelong learner willing to embrace new methodologies and explore intricacies of pedagogy, assessment, and grading.