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French Teacher & Department Chair

Middle School

Thayer Academy is seeking a full-time 5th-8th-grade French teacher to teach French to students who were in a French Immersion program and students who are taking French for the first time. This is a full-time, salaried position, reporting to the Middle School Director.  

If applicable, this person would also serve as department chair, responsible for leading the department members of World Languages in the delivery of an engaging and meaningful educational experience across grades 5-8. The Department Head role falls into three core areas as follows: curricular/instructional  oversight, faculty support/professional growth, and departmental logistics.

• Teach 5 French classes to Middle School students 
• Serve as an advisor for the 7th grade
• Lead the World Languages Department as Department Chair (if applicable) 
• Apply practices in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among Thayer Academy community members
• Engage in ongoing professional development

Department Chair 

• Participate in ongoing curricular review, documentation, and horizonal/vertical alignment as led by MS Associate Director for Academics 
• Train new department members (when applicable) regarding the Academy’s standards, policies, and procedures, 

• Assist in observing and evaluating  department members with MS Director, MS Associate Director for Academics and Assistant Head of School for Academics 
• Encourage/recommend professional growth opportunities and be aware of and support the inquiry goals process for each member of the department. 

• Developing your skills alongside an experienced Middle School Director, faculty, and leadership team
• Access to 4 creation labs- innovation lab, collaborative design lab, digital media lab, and audio lab
• Robust resources, tools, and budget at your disposal
• An opportunity to draw on your own experiences, as well as learn and teach new skills, supporting your professional development
• Access to professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and build your program 
• Executing a variety of tasks during the day to keep you engaged and motivated
• Working with young people who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, and a community that welcomes professional growth 
• Engage in strategies and ideas in collaboration within a community from a broad range of backgrounds, and can contribute to a diverse organizational culture

• A bachelor’s degree is required, Master's (or higher) preferred in Education, French or a related field 
• 5-7 years of teaching experience at the Middle School level preferred
• Passion for working with middle schoolers  and a desire to build relationships
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the classroom, in curriculum, and in relationships with members of the school community
• High level of comfort and experience with technology in an educational setting
• Willingness to work on a team in a collaborative department
• Ability to communicate and listen effectively with students and families

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Design Thinking or project-based learning curriculum development
• Experience with Responsive Classrooms or other SEL curriculum and training
• Willingness to incorporate metacognition into lessons

• Salary Range- $74,345 - $90,000
• Competitive salary and benefits

• Please click here to complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors.

• Equal Opportunity Act: Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer. The Academy complies with and adheres to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws with respect to its employment practices. Thayer Academy does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or any other category protected under state or federal law. This policy extends to recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, assignment, working conditions, promotions, transfers, termination, re-employment, education, tuition assistance, employee treatment, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All employment-related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

• Americans with Disabilities Act: Thayer Academy complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship, including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training, and any other conditions or privileges of employment.