Middle School French Teacher (2025-2026)

KEY SCHOOL; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a part-time Middle School French Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves teaching French to middle school students, fostering a love for the language, and engaging students in extracurricular activities. The ideal candidate will be culturally competent, possess strong communication skills, and have a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a dynamic community dedicated to educational equity and prepare students to thrive in a diverse world. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of teaching experience in French.
• Strong initiative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Middle School French to grades 5-8.
• Sponsor a club or activity for half of the school year.

Skills

Fluency in French

Teaching Experience

Communication Skills

Cultural Competence

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in French Education

Master's Degree in Education

Tools

Google Classroom

Seesaw

Zoom

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Middle School French Teacher (2025-2026)

Key School seeks a part-time Middle School French Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Primary responsibilities include teaching one or two sections of Middle School French (grades 5-8). This teacher would also offer a club or activity during half of the school year.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach one or two sections of Middle School French in grades 5-8
• Sponsor a club or activity for half of the school year
• Supervise lunch and recess activities two times per week
• Collaborate with World Language colleagues in the Middle School and other divisions

The Ideal Candidate Possesses the Following Characteristics:

• Educational background in French and experience teaching French at the Elementary and Middle School levels (grades 5-8)
• Commitment to Key School’s values and Mission
• Commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in classroom programs and practices
• Culturally competent and nurturing teacher with the versatility to work with a diverse group of students
• Ability to plan and implement high-quality learning experiences that align with the ACTFL World Language Standards where students experience growth in speaking, listening, reading, and writing
• Accessible and responsive; serves others through collaborative problem-solving and openness to new ideas
• The capacity to build strong relationships and engage students, parents, staff, and colleagues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish trust and credibility
• Familiarity with learning management systems such as Google Classroom and the ability to create and deliver engaging multimedia content using various digital tools

Qualifications:

• Two to three years of classroom teaching experience
• Fluency and expertise in conversational and written French
• Strong initiative and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

The demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The ability to navigate stairs as part of daily routines; mobility around a mid-size campus with uneven pavement. The ability to maneuver as necessary within a regular classroom; and the ability to rearrange furniture for activities is occasionally required.

Key School follows a Faculty Equity Scale that recognizes direct years of experience that correlate to the steps on the scale. The salary range for this position is $46,820-$88,305 based upon a full-time FTE and several factors that include, but not limited to, the candidate’s year of work experience, education and skills. There are additional opportunities on campus for coaching and various stipends, as well.

All candidates for teaching positions should be familiar with learning management systems such as Seesaw and Google Classroom and have the ability to create and deliver engaging multimedia content using a variety of digital tools. Key is a Google Workspace for Education school. Candidates should be proficient in using Google applications, have a solid understanding of cloud-based storage and file-sharing platforms, and efficiently manage email and scheduling using Gmail and Google Calendar. They should be proficient in virtual communication tools such as Zoom or Google meet and have basic troubleshooting skills to resolve common technical issues that may arise in the classroom.

Work Schedule/Travel:

Occasionally, there may be business and school functions that will require your presence to work flexible hours, including nights and/or weekends and travel outside of Annapolis.

About the School

Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory program on its picturesque 15-acre campus 4 miles from downtown Annapolis.

Key School is a dynamic, tight-knit community deeply committed to ensuring students are supported and challenged to excel educationally and personally and be confident, courageous, critical thinkers prepared to engage with the world. Our Community is as diverse as it is warm and welcoming.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Key is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. We learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 39% students of color, and 32% of our students receive financial aid to create a socioeconomically diverse community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Key.

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