French Teacher

Roles and responsibilities

Teaching and Instruction
Lesson Planning and Delivery: Design and deliver engaging, structured lessons in French that cater to the different levels of students, from beginners to advanced learners. Lessons should cover grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Language Skills Development: Focus on developing students' proficiency in all areas of language learning: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Provide exercises and activities that encourage active participation.
Cultural Awareness: Teach students about French-speaking cultures, including traditions, history, geography, and customs, to help them understand the context in which the language is used.
Differentiation: Adapt lessons to meet the needs of students with varying language abilities, ensuring that all students can progress and feel challenged at the appropriate level.
Student Support and Development
Encouraging Communication: Encourage students to actively use French in class, providing them with opportunities to engage in conversations, debates, and other interactive activities to develop their speaking skills.
Building Confidence: Help students overcome language barriers and build their confidence in speaking, writing, and understanding French by providing regular positive reinforcement and support.
Individualized Support: Offer additional support to students who may be struggling with certain aspects of the language, whether that’s grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, or comprehension.
Assessing Progress: Regularly assess students' progress using quizzes, tests, presentations, assignments, and oral exams to track their proficiency in French.
Assessment and Feedback
Regular Assessments: Conduct both formative and summative assessments to gauge students’ understanding of the language and their progress over time. Use a variety of methods such as written exams, oral assessments, group work, and projects.
Providing Feedback: Offer constructive feedback on students' language skills, including corrections on grammar, pronunciation, and sentence structure. Provide feedback that encourages improvement and motivates students to continue learning.
Track Progress: Keep accurate records of student progress and achievement, identifying areas where students need additional support and providing timely interventions

Desired candidate profile

Strong Language Skills: Advanced proficiency in French with the ability to explain complex linguistic concepts clearly and effectively.
Classroom Management: Ability to maintain a positive and disciplined learning environment that encourages active participation and communication.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English. The ability to explain grammar, vocabulary, and cultural aspects of the language in an accessible way.
Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with digital teaching tools (e.g., language learning apps, interactive whiteboards, online resources) to enhance language teaching and student engagement.
Assessment Skills: Ability to assess student language abilities effectively and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
Differentiation: Skill in tailoring lessons to meet the needs of students with different abilities, backgrounds, and learning styles.
Personal Attributes
Passion for the French Language and Culture: A genuine enthusiasm for the French language, its culture, and its people, with a desire to pass this passion on to students.
Patience and Empathy: Patience to work with students at different proficiency levels, and empathy to support students struggling with language learning challenges.
Creative and Resourceful: Creativity in lesson planning and in making language learning enjoyable and engaging through various activities, games, and real-world applications.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage lesson planning, assessments, and extracurricular activities effectively.
Adaptability: Flexibility in adjusting teaching methods to suit the needs of students and responding to challenges that arise in the classroom.