Middle School French Teacher

Middle School French Teacher

Reports To: Middle School Head and World Languages Department Chair

Work Schedule: Regular Full-Time Teaching Schedule

Position Summary

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School seeks a dynamic energetic and experienced French teacher to instruct 6th-8th grade students. The Middle School French Teacher will inherit a strong middle school curriculum while being empowered to further develop the course to advance the Schools curricular goals and to amplify the teachers passions and talents. The candidate will teach the 6th Grade Language Passport elective a course designed to introduce students to linguistics topics in global studies and World Language studies as well as French 1A and French 1B. In addition to teaching duties this individual will take part in the life of the Middle School as an advisor and 8th Grade Team member. The French teacher will also work closely with the World Language Department Chair to ensure a cohesive experience for students over their middle years. This is a full-time position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Essential Functions

• Teach French 1A and 1B and Language Passport to Middle School students as assigned and help design refine and implement a developmentally-appropriate curriculum.
• Maintain a classroom environment that supports engaging instruction.
• Write daily/weekly lesson plans that align with the curricular learning objectives.
• Collaborate with Middle School grade-level teams to provide a cohesive learning experience.
• Meet with the World Language Chair and attend departmental meetings.
• Plan alongside World Language colleagues across divisions to ensure a streamlined curriculum.
• Use a variety of assessment techniques strong instructional and classroom management skills to develop students speaking listening reading and writing skills.
• Write individualized conference notes and student reports for each student at required periods during the year and serve as an 8th-grade advisor.
• Be willing to help plan and chaperone overnight class trips - at least once per year.
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents via email phone calls and face-to-face interactions.
• Attend and support school events related to admissions athletics and related arts (e.g. concerts theater and class programs).
• Support the Schools commitment to diversity equity inclusion and belonging efforts.
• Participate in professional development activities related to English instruction general pedagogy social-emotional topics and instructional technology.
• Supervise and direct students during times of transition in the classroom and hallways during recess/lunch duties and on classroom field trips.
• Complete required Human Resources training each year (CPR AED first aid mandatory reporting handling of hazardous materials etc.).
• Support the Schools Mission and culture.

Specific Job Skills

The ideal candidate will:

• Have thorough knowledge of the French language and pedagogy and a passion for exploring writing reading culture grammar and the use of language as a communication skill.
• Enjoy working with and have a thorough understanding of the specific developmental needs of adolescents and young teenagers.
• Use a variety of assessment techniques and possess strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Demonstrate energy empathy flexibility and a collaborative mindset.
• Communicate effectively and maintain an organized classroom.
• Support the School by upholding policies and procedures as outlined in the schools handbooks.
• Support the Schools Episcopal identity and practices.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred

Working Conditions

• Expansive school campus with 122 acres must be able to travel between buildings independently.
• Frequent walking standing stooping and bending may be required throughout the day at various intervals
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

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Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School participates in E-Verify as mandated by South Carolina law. This position will require a Criminal Background Check.

A FINAL NOTE

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success. That contribution is not limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore this position description is designed to outline primary duties qualifications and job scope but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

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