High School French Teacher (Pawling, NY)

Overview

The Opportunity : Teacher of French

For the 2025-2026 academic year, we are seeking a dedicated educator who can design and deliver a curriculum that emphasizes authentic communication, develops students' linguistic fluency, and deepens their cultural understanding of French-speaking cultures. This role goes beyond the classroom—you'll be an active part of our community as an Advisor, Dorm Parent, and Coach, helping to shape students' experiences both academically and personally.

Responsibilities : Teaching French

• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans that build proficiency in the four core language skills : reading, writing, speaking, and listening, with a strong emphasis on real-world communication and cultural context, as taught through storytelling and Comprehensible Input methodologies.
• Encourage students to express themselves confidently in French through conversational practice, listening comprehension, and interactive speaking strategies.
• Foster a deep appreciation for the French language and the diverse cultures of the French-speaking world, incorporating literature, history, food, music, and traditions into classroom experiences.
• Cultivate cultural competence, helping students understand, respect, and connect with perspectives and practices from a variety of French-speaking cultures.

Mission, Vision & Strategic Alignment

Advising and Role Modeling

Building Relationships

Residential Life

Athletics and Extracurricular Involvement

Your Qualifications & Strengths

To thrive in this role, you will be fluent in French, possess a Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred), have a deep understanding of French-speaking cultures, and prior teaching experience, ideally in an independent school setting.

Additional Information

All job offers are contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of a background & fingerprint check, reference checks, and pre-employment screening, as applicable. The annual salary range for this position is $40,000 - $60,000. This range represents our good faith estimate for this position. We consider additional factors such as education, experience, skills as well the needs of the School at the time of the offer.

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