Middle School Teacher of French (Part-Time)

Position Title: Middle School Teacher of French Position Classification: Part-time, Faculty, Exempt Hours: 10-20 hrs/wk (hours will vary weekly based on classes and other responsibilities) Reports To: Head of Middle School Position Summary St. Christopher's School, an Episcopal all‑boys school in Richmond, Virginia, seeks a Middle School part‑time French teacher for approximately 1,000 boys in Grades JK-12. The role involves teaching exploratory French and/or French 1, collaborating with colleagues to design engaging learning experiences, maintaining a positive classroom environment, and actively supporting the school’s Community Pillars of honor, integrity, excellence, and brotherhood. Principal Responsibilities Teach two sections of Exploratory French and/or French 1 to Middle School students. Create a positive classroom environment in which all boys feel known and valued. Collaborate with colleagues to design meaningful learning experiences. Plan and prepare lessons and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. Deliver individual, whole-group, and small-group instruction as appropriate. Assess student progress using a variety of formal and informal data collection tools and methods and provide timely feedback. Manage student behavior in accordance with best practices for teaching boys. Communicate professionally and promptly with parents, students, and colleagues. Engage in continuing professional growth and development, staying abreast of best practices for teaching boys. Participate in school life through committee work and attendance at major events (concerts, plays, athletic contests, and other events). Attend department and faculty meetings, and all‑school professional development meetings (including the year‑end Curriculum Institute). Communicate efficiently with parents as appropriate. Stay current with best practices for teaching boys. Optional: serve as an advisor (8–10 students), coach or lead a co‑curricular activity, or handle other duties such as study halls or recess. Qualifications and Key Skills Commitment to St. Christopher's mission, Community Pillars, policies, and initiatives. Commitment to best practices in education, as outlined in the Teaching Excellence Document and the Center for the Study of Boys. Commitment to diversity, community, and inclusion as expressed in the Diversity and Inclusion Statement. Hold at least a bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record (master’s and teaching certification preferred). Minimum of three years teaching experience preferred. Thorough knowledge of the French discipline. Familiarity and ease with integrating technology into the classroom. Ability to collaborate effectively with department and middle‑school faculty. Desire to introduce multiple perspectives and diverse backgrounds into lessons. Physical Requirements Must be able to circulate among students in a classroom setting. Must be able to move from classroom to classroom and from building to building as assigned. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Occasional work in poor weather conditions (temperature, precipitation, wind) during recess and carpool duty. How to Apply Submit application and resume through the online portal. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement St. Christopher's School is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, disability, genetic information, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr