Saint David’s School seeks a full-time one-year maternity leave French teacher for September 1, 2026. Teaching responsibilities include French classes in Grades Six through Eight and Introductory Latin in Grades Five and Six.
The ideal candidate will:
Have experience teaching French using a full immersion approach (95% target language)
Demonstrate the ability to plan lessons using authentic literature with integrated performance assessments, games, songs and projects
Demonstrate a knowledge of Total Physical Response (TPR) techniques and engage multiple modalities so that students can retain information
Work collaboratively with colleagues and the curriculum chair to refine the existing FLES program
Demonstrate a willingness to integrate French language instruction with other disciplines
Successful applicants should possess the following qualifications:
Maturity, collegiality, flexibility, humor
Excellent speaking and writing skills
3-5 years’ teaching experience with Grades 3 – 8
BA in Elementary education or related field; MA in French, Foreign Language instruction or a related field not required but preferred
Native fluency in French language
Demonstrable commitment to professional development
Please send cover letter with expression of interest and résumé, via e-mail only to: positions@saintdavids.org
Attention: Dr. Victoria Gilbert, Modern Language Department Chair
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Requirements
Experience teaching French using a full immersion approach
Ability to plan lessons using authentic literature and integrated performance assessments
Knowledge of Total Physical Response (TPR) techniques
Collaborative work style
Willingness to integrate French language instruction with other disciplines
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Saint David's School before the deadline.
