Part-time French Instructor

• Reports to:
  
  Modern Languages Department Chair
• Status:
  Part-time Exempt (Salaried)
• Pay Scale: $20,000-$28,000 base salary determined by years of experience
• Additional stipend work for other school programs may apply.
• Housing:
  Not housed
• Contact: hiring

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Job Description for French Instructor

Cate School is seeking applicants for an open role for a part‑time French instructor. The position will formally begin August 2026. This position would teach one section of French instruction consisting of 4 class meetings in a 7 day rotation.

In addition to classroom instruction, teachers participate in department meetings, and faculty meetings, as well as all‑school events such as move‑in weekend, family weekends, and commencement. Teachers motivate the greatest growth possible for all students by planning and running engaging classes, by assigning meaningful homework, and by offering office hours both during the academic day and during the evening.

In order to foster deep and multifaceted relationships with students, all Cate faculty members are involved in programming outside of the classroom, such as coaching or serving as a dorm parent or advisor. These responsibilities are either associated with housing for residential faculty, or come with a stipend for those not housed by Cate.

• Practice excellent teaching:
  • plan, prepare, and design activities that engage students in inquiry and facilitate active learning experiences, especially through active inquiry Modern Language Department Inquiry Model
  • practice inclusive teaching by creating lessons and instructional moves that accommodate a wide range of students’ learning needs ( Inclusive Teaching Model )
  • be knowledgeable of and incorporate national standards and best practices
  • identify and select differentiated instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
  • guide and monitor student learning and growth through formative assessment and appropriate feedback
  • assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments in a timely, fair, and consistent manner
  • maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
  • keep updated with developments in the subject area and with teaching resources and methods, make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities, and be willing to grow professionally and attend conferences
• Collaborate:
  • work within course teams and department to deliver consistent, high‑quality instruction
  • contribute to school-wide curricular priorities and initiatives
  • participate in department, school, student support, and parent meetings
  • communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Continue to Learn:
  • maintain a commitment to continuous professional growth through reflective practice, evaluative feedback, and evolving school needs
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