French Teacher (Part-Time)

PARK SCHOOL; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

An established independent school is seeking a part-time French teacher for its Middle School starting fall 2025. This role involves teaching two to three sections of French, creating engaging courses, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. The school emphasizes a progressive educational philosophy that values curiosity and active participation in learning. Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching, native or near-native fluency in French, and experience in middle school education. Join a supportive team dedicated to nurturing students' language skills and cultural awareness in a dynamic educational setting.

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability and parental leave

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Computer Buying Program

Wellness initiatives

Tuition remission for faculty children

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and commitment to all children's education are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families and collaborate with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging French courses and provide feedback to students and parents.
• Attend divisional, departmental, and grade level meetings.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Collaborative work

Effective communication

Native/near-native fluency in French

Knowledge of French-speaking cultures

Teaching experience at Middle School level

Progressive education methods

Curriculum development

Technology integration in teaching

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Middle School Part-Time Teaching Position for Fall 2025

THE POSITION

The Park School seeks a part-time teacher for Park’s Middle School beginning in fall 2025 to teach two to three sections of French. Responsibilities will include designing fun and engaging courses; providing feedback to students, advisees, and parents; writing report cards; and attending divisional, departmental, and grade level meetings. The hired faculty member will join a diverse, creative, dynamic, collaborative, and supportive Modern Language Department.

Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences.

We cultivate children’s innate curiosity by nurturing their interests and engaging them as active participants in their own education.

We support young people in becoming confident questioners and responsible citizens of the world.

The Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, gender inclusive day school of 827 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 as one of the early progressive schools, The Park School continues to practice a distinct educational philosophy. The core values today, as in 1912, are a belief in children’s capacity to love learning, to grow academically and emotionally when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers, and to develop self-discipline, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills through deep exploration and constant challenge. At every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School, Park actively encourages questioning and conversation as essential elements of the learning process. The school philosophy emphasizes a belief in positive expectations and expects that students, as they mature, will take increasing responsibility for their own learning.

The Middle School Modern Language Department’s approach to teaching emphasizes oral communication, cultural awareness, and student-centered activities. The chief goal of our program is for students to learn how, when, and why to say what to whom, in another language. Enjoyment of language and culture and confidence in one’s speaking ability are the main emphases of the Middle School program. We seek a teacher who is both willing to embrace this approach to language teaching and also willing to collaborate with the rest of the department to enhance our curriculum.

Park’s Middle School has 200 students in grades six through eight. Each grade level in the Middle School has a theme: the sixth grade theme is community, seventh grade explores identity, and the eighth grade theme is advocacy. Thematic connections are made across disciplines at all grade levels. The Middle School faculty has engaged in significant professional development work in differentiated instruction, adolescent cognitive development, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity.

QUALIFICATIONS
Passion for teaching and commitment to the education of all children are essential. Ability to work collaboratively with department and cross divisional colleagues and to communicate effectively with families are also key qualifications.

• A minimum Bachelor’s degree is required
• Native/near-native fluency in French
• Knowledge of French-speaking cultures, preferably from experience(s) living abroad
• Teaching experience at the Middle School level (3+ years preferred) and a commitment to working with this age group
• Demonstrated knowledge of and orientation toward progressive education, with the ability to apply varied and creative teaching methods aligned with this philosophy
• Familiarity with a culture-driven approach and Understanding by Design is desirable
• Experience teaching students with a variety of learning profiles
• Demonstrated interest in curriculum development, assessment, and differentiated instruction
• Demonstrated experience with technology that supports current best practices
• Strong relationship builder within a variety of group settings, from students to faculty to administration
• Candidates from diverse backgrounds and/or who have experience in cultural competency work are strongly encouraged to apply
• Openness to cross-divisional teaching preferred

SALARY
Park’s job requirements differ, with some positions requiring no experience, while others require years of expertise. Our salary range is from $51,500 to $82,500 and is based on factors such as years of experience, qualifications, full-or part-time status, and schedule. If selected for the role, your salary will be determined by your experience and qualifications. Salaries do not include benefits that are described below.

BENEFITS
Park’s benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions, and medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts are also available. Employees receive disability and parental leave, along with paid time off. Other resources include an Employee Assistance Program, a Computer Buying Program, and various wellness initiatives. Additionally, the school offers the following distinctive programs:

• Faculty and Curricular Advancement (FACA) Program: A $5.6 million endowed program, established in 1989, supports summer professional development work by faculty. This program provides full salary and benefits for work on group or individual projects. Approximately 40% of Park faculty participate in FACA projects each summer. Projects are selected through a formal, competitive review process.
• Tuition Remission: Under current policy, employees who have been employed at Park full-time for two years are eligible to receive full tuition remission for their children who attend Park. (Faculty children must meet the same standards for admission as all other applicants.) During the first two years of employment, faculty may apply for financial assistance through Park’s need-based tuition assistance program.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are asked to send a letter of interest, personal statement, résumé, and completed employment application via email or US mail. Please also indicate whether there are any special circumstances that will affect the timing of your search, availability for interviews, and decisions for the coming year.

The Park School of Baltimore does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, ancestry, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or any physical or mental disability unrelated to a reasonable performance of an employee’s duties.