DCI - District of Columbia International School · 1 month ago
French Language Teacher, SY 25-26
Washington, D.C.
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $106K/yrDistrict of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 diverse students in grades 6-12. They are hiring a full-time French Language Teacher responsible for providing IB French education, planning lessons, and engaging students through immersion methods.
E-LearningEducationHigher EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Provide IB French education to students at DCI during the school year
Plan curriculum using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB DP Language curriculum framework
Deliver exceptional French instruction, through immersion methods, to diverse learners
Advise students, including teaching an advisory class using our advisory curriculum, and support other aspects of the school’s instructional program
Ability to proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the school’s discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning
Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into instruction
Embrace professional development through attending coaching meetings, school/content-based sessions, and external development opportunities to deliver instruction at a high level
Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership
High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students
Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree is required
Strong written and oral communication skills
Clear a background check
Bilingual and biliterate in French
Ability to handle the intensity required to work in a high-performing charter school, and remain organized, responsible, and accountable
Ability to proactively manage the classroom learning environment in accordance with the school's discipline approach to maximize student engagement and learning
Ability to accept and implement feedback received for real-time improvement
High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students
Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into instruction
Preferred
A Master's Degree in secondary education or this content area is preferred
Previous experience teaching in this content area is strongly preferred
Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred
Past experience teaching MYP/DP French (Language A or B), [Specific Courses], and similar AP and Honors courses
Interest and desire to engage in the IB MYP/DP and language immersion
Plan curriculum using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB DP Language curriculum framework
Plan lessons using a deep understanding of, and integration with, the IB French Education curriculum framework
Deliver exceptional French instruction, through immersion methods, to diverse learners in a culturally responsive manner
Advise students, including teaching an advisory class using our advisory curriculum, and support other aspects of the school's instructional program
Embrace professional development through attending coaching meetings, school/content-based sessions, and external development opportunities to deliver instruction at a high level
Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership
Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
Paid leave
Daily planning time
Professional development
Reasonable class sizes
Company
DCI - District of Columbia International School
District of Columbia International School (DCI) inspires inquiring, engaged, knowledgeable and caring secondary students who are multi-lingual, culturally competent, and committed to proactively creating a socially just and sustainable world.
Founded in 2014Washington, District of Columbia, USA
51-200 employees
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