French Immersion & Core French Teacher-on-Call

St. Clement's School; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated individuals for Teacher-on-Call positions in French Immersion and Core French. This role involves teaching at various levels from Elementary to Secondary, requiring a strong command of the French language and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments. Candidates should possess a valid BC teaching certificate and a Bachelor of Education, alongside effective communication skills and a passion for student development. Join a vibrant community that values professional growth and the emotional well-being of its students, making a significant impact on their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid BC teaching certificate and a Bachelor of Education degree.
• Fluency in French equivalent to a native speaker is required.

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse range of student abilities in the classroom.
• Integrate computer technology into instructional strategies.

Skills

Fluency in French (oral and written)

Effective communication skills

Instructional strategies

Classroom experience

Commitment to professional development

Education

Bachelor of Education degree

Valid BC teaching certificate

Tools

Computer technology integration

Job description

Teacher-on-Call Opening

French Immersion and Core French Grades K-12

School District No. 63 (Saanich) invites applications for placement on our Teacher-on-Call list in the area of French Immersion and/or Core French. The successful applicants will be placed onto our Teacher-on-Call list for work at the Elementary, Middle or Secondary level.

Qualifications:

• A valid BC teaching certificate
• Bachelor of Education degree
• Major in French and fluency equivalent to a native speaker in both written and oral French
• Two years successful classroom experience
• Demonstrated use of highly successful instructional strategies in the classroom
• Commitment to support the full range of student abilities
• Demonstrated experience in successfully integrating the use of computer technology in instructional strategies
• Effective communication skills with students, parents and colleagues
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Successful experience with adapting and modifying materials for a diversity of learners
• A commitment to the Principles of Inclusive Schools and Principles of Learning
• Thorough knowledge of the French Immersion and/or Core French curriculum
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in building an integrated program
• Demonstrated interest and a strong commitment to the emotional and social development of students

Application package should include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of BC Teaching Certificate along with proof of valid membership
• Copy of Teacher Qualification Service Card
• University Transcripts
• Copy of most recent Teaching Report or Teaching Evaluation
• Name and contact information of three references

French Fluency Requirements for Teaching Positions in Saanich School District

Candidates seeking positions in core French Grades 9-12 and/or French Immersion K-12 are required to submit an official Test de Français International (TFI) score or a Diplôme D’études en Langue Française (DELF) score. For candidates wishing to teach core French K-12 or French Immersion K-12, who have not completed the tests above; a separate District French Competency Test, in lieu of the TFI/DELF, will be scheduled by the Human Resources Coordinator and marked by the District Language Coordinator. All candidates, who are selected for further screening, will take part in a 40-minute employment interview conducted in French.

Minimum TFI Proficiency Levels for SD63:

• French Immersion K-12 (Oral: 395 and Written: 420)
• Core French Grades 9-12 (Oral: 305 and Written: 305)

Minimum DELF Proficiency Levels for SD63:

• French Immersion K-12 (B2 - 75%)
• Core French Grades K-5 (A2 - 75%)
• Core French Grades 6-12 (B1 - 75%)

Employment Interview Conducted in French:

• French Immersion K-12 (*Advanced, native-like fluency)
• Core French Grades 9-12 (*Advanced, native-like fluency)
• Core French K-8 (**Proficient, functionally bilingual)

*Advanced (native-like fluency)

• comfortable speaking spontaneously in a wide variety of situations and contexts
• responds appropriately to questions and rarely makes errors related to faux amis
• uses a variety of conversation strategies (circumlocution, intonation, self-correction, body language and verbal cues) and seldom resorts to English
• speech flows well, is clear and pronunciation is native-like
• vocabulary range is good for everyday conversations and for conversations related to an educational context but is more limited to topics that are infrequent or unusual
• uses idiomatic expressions (some English-like structures are still present)
• errors do not affect comprehensibility and are rare; however, Anglicisms are more frequent

**Proficient (functionally bilingual)

• is willing to initiate a spontaneous conversation and can respond to questions and ask questions in common and familiar situations
• approx. 80% of the time is able to comprehend questions and respond to them
• strongly relies on conversational strategies (circumlocution, intonation, self-correction, body language and verbal cues) to convey 25% or more
• requires prompting and assistance to maintain communication and sometimes resorts to English
• vocabulary is limited
• pronunciation is sometimes inaccurate and at times renders communication incomprehensible
• most common idiomatic expressions are used
• speech often contains an Anglophone turn of phrase and can be stilted or interspersed with English
• overall, errors do not affect comprehensibility

DELF Testing Site for Victoria:

• University of Victoria