Inspiring French Teacher: Long-Term Substitute

Pollard Middle School; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Pollard Middle School, Needham Public Schools, Needham, MA, seeks a long-term substitute French teacher to cover January through June. The role involves collaborating with the world language department to develop proficiency-based curriculum and to design inclusive learning experiences that foster a love of language learning.

Candidates should demonstrate classroom management, effective communication with students and families, and a commitment to equity.

Qualifications

• MADESE Foreign Language - French 5-12.
• Bachelor's from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Successful completion of all standard state and district background checks (CORI/SORI and fingerprinting) is mandatory before employment.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing classroom learning environment.
• Collaborate with world language department colleagues to develop proficiency-based curriculum, lessons and materials; design inclusive learning experiences to inspire every student's love of language learning.
• Develop and implement a world language education curriculum consistent with the 5-C ACTFL World-Readiness Standards and MA Curriculum Framework.
• Develop and implement rigorous, relevant and accessible lesson plans and learning experiences for meaningful language acquisition.
• Conduct ongoing formal and informal assessment of student learning and adjust practice to meet students' needs.
• Coordinate with other professional staff, participate in planning time and department meetings.

Skills

Love of French

Growth mindset

Proficiency-based teaching

Data analysis

Communication with parents

Organization

Education

MADESE French 5-12

Bachelor's in Education

CORI/SORI checks

Job description

Pollard Middle School, Needham Public Schools, Needham, MA, seeks a long-term substitute French teacher to cover January through June. The role involves collaborating with the world language department to develop proficiency-based curriculum and to design inclusive learning experiences that foster a love of language learning.

Candidates should demonstrate classroom management, effective communication with students and families, and a commitment to equity.