Upper School French Teacher

Marlborough School

Upper School French Teacher

Exempt - Part-Time

Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls' college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls’ school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlborough’s vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right. Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose.

Opportunity statement

• We are seeking a teacher to join our World Languages department, where they will instruct three French courses across the Middle and Upper School Divisions.
• Marlborough’s French courses develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and include appropriate cultural, historical, and literary materials at all levels.
• In addition, the Department seeks to expose students to current events, culture, and identities in the Francophone world.
• To better facilitate the Department’s goals, we expect students to use little or no English in class, even at the novice level.
• Beyond classroom teaching, this position offers the opportunity to be an active participant in the dynamic Marlborough community; teachers collaborate as part of a team to ensure a consistent and cohesive experience for students, and there are various opportunities to engage in school life.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Teach 3 sections of
• French: French II, French III, and AP French.
• Collaborate with fellow World Languages faculty in teacher teams, contributing to lesson preparation as needed.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver academically sophisticated and pedagogically engaging lessons for the appropriate developmental level and course designation.
• Cultivate a safe, engaging learning environment for students.
• Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, student services, deans, and other administrators.
• Adhere to Marlborough’s academic policies, guidelines, and expectations while modeling a commitment to student wellbeing.
• Participate actively in department, grade-level, and school activities contributing to a collaborative and mission-aligned school culture.

Qualifications

• And requirements:
• Bachelor’s of Arts in French. A graduate degree in French is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience teaching French, preferably in an immersion classroom (a 90/10 model).
• Demonstrates confidence in their subject matter and pedagogical expertise, while staying dedicated to ongoing professional development and teaching innovation.
• Thrive in collaborative environments and excel at designing and executing curriculum as a member of a teaching team.
• Possess an interest, enthusiasm for, and commitment to teaching middle and high school students.
• Has a passion for supporting the developmental needs of teenagers, with the ability to balance high expectations with a high level of support.
• Excellent communication, organizational, planning and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates with the ability to teach both French and Spanish are especially encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $55,000 - $70,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to voluntary benefits and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Competitive retirement plans, including employer matching contributions.
• Access to professional growth and development programs and funds.
• Generous time-off allowance to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

For more information about Marlborough School, its rigorous academic curriculum, fine arts and athletics programs, or if you would like to learn more about this position or other career opportunities, we invite you to visit the Careers link under the “About” drop-down menu on our website at: http://www.marlboroughschool.org [http://www.marlboroughschool.org].

Marlborough School is an equal opportunity employer. Marlborough recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Marlborough School is a diverse, inclusive community that strives to maintain diversity in all areas of employment.