French Teacher

Roles and responsibilities

• Lesson Planning and Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective French language lessons that cater to students of different levels (beginner to advanced). Lessons should focus on all four key language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Assessment and Feedback: Regularly assess students’ progress through assignments, quizzes, oral presentations, written tests, and other evaluations. Provide constructive and supportive feedback to help students improve their skills.
• Cultural Integration: Incorporate aspects of French culture, including literature, history, music, film, and current events, into lessons to deepen students' understanding of the language in its cultural context.
• Student Engagement: Use innovative teaching methods, such as group activities, discussions, multimedia, and real-world applications, to engage students in the learning process.
• Classroom Management: Create a positive, structured classroom environment where students feel safe and encouraged to practice their French language skills.
• Differentiation and Support: Tailor lessons to accommodate different learning styles and proficiency levels, providing additional support or challenges where necessary to ensure every student progresses.
• Extracurricular Activities: Organize or participate in extracurricular activities that promote the use of French outside of the classroom, such as language clubs, cultural events, and trips to French-speaking countries.
• Parental Communication: Communicate with parents regularly about their child's progress, providing updates on assignments, test results, and areas for improvement.

Desired candidate profile

• Fluency in French: A high level of fluency in French, including strong speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Knowledge of both formal and informal French language registers.
• Knowledge of French Culture: A strong understanding of French-speaking cultures, history, geography, literature, and arts, which can enhance students' appreciation of the language and its global context.
• Teaching Methodology: Knowledge of language teaching methodologies, particularly communicative and immersive approaches. Ability to apply modern techniques such as task-based learning, project-based learning, and the flipped classroom model.
• Curriculum Design: Ability to develop lesson plans, create learning objectives, and assess student progress in line with the curriculum. Experience with designing engaging activities that cater to students’ different learning styles.
• Classroom Management: Ability to manage a classroom effectively and create a positive learning environment where all students feel engaged and supported in their language learning.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Ability to assess students' language abilities through a range of assessments (written tests, oral exams, assignments) and provide constructive feedback to help them improve.
• Differentiation: Ability to differentiate lessons to accommodate students of different proficiency levels, including beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced students.
• Technology Integration: Comfort with using technology to support language learning, including online resources, educational apps, and digital tools to make lessons more interactive and engaging.