Middle School French Teacher & Department Chair

French Teacher & Department Chair Middle School Thayer Academy is seeking a full-time 5th-8th-grade French teacher to teach French to students who were in a French Immersion program and students who are taking French for the first time. This is a full-time, salaried position, reporting to the Middle School Director.

If applicable, this person would also serve as department chair, responsible for leading the department members of World Languages in the delivery of an engaging and meaningful educational experience across grades 5-8. The Department Head role falls into three core areas as follows: curricular/instructional oversight, faculty support/professional growth, and departmental logistics.

What you’ll do:

Teach 5 French classes to Middle School students

Serve as an advisor for the 7th grade

Lead the World Languages Department as Department Chair (if applicable)
Apply practices in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among Thayer Academy community members

Engage in ongoing professional development

Department Chair Participate in ongoing curricular review, documentation, and horizonal/vertical alignment as led by MS Associate Director for Academics Train new department members (when applicable) regarding the Academy’s standards, policies, and procedures,Assist in observing and evaluating department members with MS Director, MS Associate Director for Academics and Assistant Head of School for Academics Encourage/recommend professional growth opportunities and be aware of and support the inquiry goals process for each member of the department.

What you will love:

Developing your skills alongside an experienced Middle School Director, faculty, and leadership team Access to 4 creation labs- innovation lab, collaborative design lab, digital media lab, and audio lab Robust resources, tools, and budget at your disposal

An opportunity to draw on your own experiences, as well as learn and teach new skills, supporting your professional development

Access to professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and build your program

Executing a variety of tasks during the day to keep you engaged and motivated

Working with young people who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, and a community that welcomes professional growth

Engage in strategies and ideas in collaboration within a community from a broad range of backgrounds, and can contribute to a diverse organizational culture

What we’re looking for:

A bachelor’s degree is required, Master's (or higher) preferred in Education, French or a related field5-7 years of teaching experience at the Middle School level preferred

Passion for working with middle schoolers and a desire to build relationships

Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community

Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and in relationships with members of the school community

High level of comfort and experience with technology in an educational setting

Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department

Ability to communicate and listen effectively with students and families

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Design Thinking or project-based learning curriculum development

Experience with Responsive Classrooms or other SEL curriculum and training

Willingness to incorporate metacognition into lessons

Compensation:

Salary Range- $74,345 - $90,000

Competitive salary and benefits

Application Information Please  to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

Equal Opportunity Act:
Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or any other category protected…