Middle School French (and German) ...

American Association of Teachers of German - AATG; Wien; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

American Association of Teachers of German - AATG's Middle School French (and German) Teacher role focuses on planning, organizing and implementing an instructional program that guides student learning, with emphasis on critical thinking and problem solving. The position may also include teaching German depending on enrollment.

Responsibilities include designing coherent lessons and assessments, maintaining a respectful classroom culture, communicating with families, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Certification in Secondary School French and/or French as a Foreign Language.
• German teaching qualification or DaF/DaZ certificate is an advantage.
• High level of French and German proficiency required.
• The teacher should be proficient in English speaking, reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy for French/German.
• Design coherent lessons and unit plans for diverse learners.
• Create formative and summative assessments aligned to goals.
• Establish a respectful classroom culture and manage behavior.
• Maintain records and communicate with families about progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engage in professional development.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Technology integration

Adaptive / flexible

Classroom management

Education

Secondary School French teaching certificate / FLE

German teaching qualification (DaF/DaZ) advantage

High level French & German proficiency

English proficiency (speaking/reading/writing)

Job description

MIDDLE SCHOOL FRENCH (and GERMAN) TEACHER

JOB GOAL

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an environment that guides and encourages student learning and development, especially in the areas of critical thinking and problem solving.

The position may also include teaching German, depending on student enrollment and program needs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of content and structure of the discipline and content-related pedagogy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of students, child development and the learning process.
• Demonstrate knowledge of classroom resources to extend the content and resources to support students.
• Design coherent lessons and unit plans that are structured for all learners.
• Design formative and summative assessments that align with instructional goals and outcomes and inform planning.

Classroom Environment

• Create an environment of respect and rapport between teacher and student and between student and student.
• Establish a culture and expectation for learning and achievement.
• Manage classroom procedures and groups to optimize time on task.
• Set clear expectations and manage student behavior and misbehavior with respect.
• Use the classroom space effectively and create a safe and accessible learning environment.

Instruction

• Communicate clear expectations for learning and clear expectations of content and skill development in a variety of modalities.
• Use high quality questions (that provoke and guide student critical thinking and problem solving) and class discussion to ensure student participation.
• Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for students of all backgrounds, abilities, and dispositions, monitoring learners’ progress and levels of attainment.
• Demonstrate flexibility in response to students, differentiate, and adjust lessons to maximize student learning.
• Provide students with regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking/recording, and encourage students to respond to feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude toward their own work and study.

Professional Responsibilities

• Make thoughtful and accurate reflection of lesson effectiveness and use this information for future planning.
• Maintain regular and accurate records of completion of assignments and student progress.
• Communicate respectfully and timely with families about the instructional program and student progress.
• Participate in professional relationships with colleagues and engage in service to the school and community.
• Seek to improve through participation in professional development activities and feedback from colleagues and supervisors.
• Act with integrity, advocate for students, and take a leadership role with colleagues in service to the school community.
• Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them.
• Take part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum, organization, and pastoral functions of the school.

Education And Experience

• Certification and experience in Secondary School Teaching Certificate for French and/or French as a Foreign Language
• A German teaching qualification or DaF/DaZ certificate is an advantage and may provide flexibility to teach German, depending on enrollment and program needs.
• High level of French (and German) proficiency required
• The teacher should be proficient in English speaking, reading and writing.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Well developed critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High energy, self-motivated, and possessing strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Well developed stress tolerance level.
• Adaptive, flexible, and takes initiative.
• Ability and desire to collaborate with colleagues within one’s discipline and division and across disciplines and divisions.
• Strong interest to integrate use of technology into the curriculum and classroom.

REPORTS TO

The teacher reports to the middle school principal.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

The middle school principal evaluates the performance of the teacher.