French II Teacher, Upward Bound Program

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilkes University invites applicants for an open French II high school teaching position in the Upward Bound Program. The instructor will provide supplemental instruction in French I/II to a small group of high school students, strengthening language skills and introducing more advanced vocabulary and grammar.

The position is part-time and temporary for Fall 2026 with an hourly wage; classes meet Thursday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:20 PM, with one 50-minute class per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in French, Education, or related field required.
• Experience with high school students or college-prep programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental instruction in French I/II to a small group of high school students.
• Lead an hourly 50-minute class each Thursday evening during Fall 2026.
• Support language skills across reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Skills

French language instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in French, Education, or related field

Job description

Wilkes University invites applicants for an open French II high school teaching position in the Upward Bound Program. Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO Program that provides support to high school students in career exploration, preparation for college, and ultimately, their higher education pursuits.

The successful candidate is responsible for implementing the academic component of the program by providing supplemental instruction and support in advanced French I and introductory French II concepts to a small group of high school students. Through structured class periods, the instructor will help students strengthen their existing French language skills while introducing more advanced vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, listening, and conversational skills. A Bachelor's degree in French, Education, and/or a related field is required. Experience working with high school students or in a college-preparatory program is preferred.

Please note that this is a part-time, temporary position for Fall 2026 with an hourly wage. Program dates run from September 24th through December 10th, with classes held Thursday evenings from 6:30 P.M. – 8:20 P.M. The hired teacher will be responsible for one (1), 50‑minute class period each Thursday and will be informed of the schedule ahead of time.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.