Part-time Middle School French Teacher

POSITION DESCRIPTION

St. Catherine's School is an Episcopal day school in Richmond, Virginia, founded in 1890 enrolling roughly 950 girls age 3 through grade 12. Located on a 16-acre campus in the western part of the city, St. Catherine's core values include pursuing academic excellence, developing character, nurturing spiritual growth, celebrating individuals, and building community.

St. Catherine's School provides a rigorous education that prepares girls with diverse perspectives for a lifetime of learning, leadership, and service in a global community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

St. Catherine's School seeks a committed, enthusiastic, and innovative Part-time Middle School French teacher who demonstrates near native fluency of the French language both in writing and orally to begin work for the 2026-2027 school term. The Middle School World Language program provides a well-rounded education in the French language, society, and culture. It provides instruction in reading, speaking, writing, and comprehension as well as lessons in literature and culture in the target language. Moreover, the World Language program seeks to instill in each student a love for exploring other cultures and peoples through language study. (Prefer candidates who can also speak and teach Spanish).

Supervisor: Head of Middle School

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Position Status: Salaried, exempt, part-time, regular, 9-month schedule

Hours of Work: Standard work week. Occasional evening chaperoning and travel supervision as needed.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement a French curriculum that includes a focus on skill development and proficiency, which incorporates authentic Francophone cultural products, practices, and perspectives.
• Plan and teach French language classes to Middle School students.
• Develop and implement assessments to measure student progress and understanding.
• Communicate with parents and colleagues regarding student progress and classroom activities.

• Near native fluency in French language (written and spoken).
• Teaching experience in Middle School French language and culture.
• Ability to plan and implement engaging and challenging lessons.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff.
• Prefer candidates who can also speak and teach Spanish.