Upper School French Teacher

School Description

Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent, Catholic school offering student‑centered co‑education to PreK through grade 8 and an all‑girls’ boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. It exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion.

With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students.

Santa Catalina School, a nationally recognized, independent, Catholic, all‑girls boarding and day school in Monterey, California, seeks an innovative, dedicated, and student‑centered full‑time Upper School French teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for an educator committed to the education of young women to work with a diverse and passionate student body. Our Upper School offers a program that challenges students to understand their individual interests and then passionately apply them to their education.

The French teacher will join a highly collaborative and dedicated faculty that are committed to strengthening and enriching learning through innovative teaching methods that enable students to identify and solve problems, bridge content across traditional “subject” domains, and develop an unshakable growth mindset.

The full‑time French teacher is responsible for teaching five sections of French at varying levels as assigned; grade‑appropriate curriculum planning and instruction; for innovation, creativity, integration between disciplines, and integration of technology use throughout the program; for serving as an advisor to a group of students; and for being an engaging and supportive faculty member of our boarding environment. Working under the guidance of the chair of the world languages department and reporting to the Head of Upper School, the French teacher will join a department that works closely together and values collegiality.

• Teach five sections of French ranging from entry‑level French courses to AP French Language and Culture to a college‑level, advanced topic French literature course as part of the school’s college‑preparatory curriculum
• Establish and communicate clear instructional practice objectives for all learning activities and assessment metrics
• Understand and employ developmentally appropriate pedagogical approaches and varied presentation styles to ensure high student engagement
• Actively support various assessment methods in order to more fully address different learning styles
• Create a classroom environment centered on problem‑solving, synthesizing information, and integrating knowledge
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally to students, other teachers, parents, and administrators regarding student progress and student needs
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development, and use this information to adjust teaching strategies
• Pursue professional development to maintain expertise in the performance of teaching responsibilities and promote the sharing of best practices with other members of the school’s faculty community
• Show genuine concern for students; demonstrate deep investment in student learning and success both in and out of the classroom
• Manage student behavior in and out of the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Participate in the life of the school through various duties as assigned that support the life of the school
• Attend and engage in department, school, and parent meetings
• Serve as an advisor to a group of students

• A bachelor’s degree in French or a related field required
• Two or more years of experience as a French teacher at the high school level preferred
• Experience as a Spanish teacher at the high school level highly preferred
• A…