Doane Stuart School Hiring for French Teacher (Medical Leave) Job at Rensselaer, NY Full Time

Middle & Upper School French Teacher-Leave Replacement

The Doane Stuart School seeks an experienced teacher with a successful track record for a maternity leave position in Middle & High School French, starting at the end of November through mid-April. We are seeking an energetic, ambitious, and hard-working individual who connects easily with students, faculty, the community and is willing to follow the established French curriculum. The Upper School program focuses on preparing students for college and life. Doane Stuart is built around rigorous intellectual exploration and joyful discovery. Students are challenged to think deeply about concepts and ideas, to make learning personal and relevant, to ask questions and to look for broader truths and understanding. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, attention to the “whole student,” strong differentiation skills, a commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy, and a strong grounding in best practices.

Primary Responsibility

The French teacher is a member of the school faculty and is responsible for all of the duties thereof. A successful candidate will possess solid French speaking skills and be able to evaluate student progress in comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing the French language appropriate for the level being taught. All curriculum will be provided by the current teacher. This includes notes, quizzes, and exams. It also includes use of all textbooks and supplementary materials. Though French is the primary responsibility, an additional desire to be involved in extracurricular activities is preferred. Additional responsibilities for all full-time teachers include partnering with families, assessing and evaluating student progress, advising students, supporting admissions work, and participating in faculty meetings, teacher conferences, and school events, and other duties as assigned.

An independent, co-educational day school serving the greater Albany area, Doane Stuart is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references when applying.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $22.00 – $27.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rensselaer, NY 12144: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location