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Peabody School

French Teacher

Charlottesville, VA

... French teacher and exchange program coordinator beginning August 2026. BASIC FUNCTION ... The ideal candidate will be a native speaker and will have experience teaching the language, a ...

Hanover County Public School

French Teacher

VA · On-site

$57K - $90K/yr

Generic French Secondary Opening Date: 07/23/2026 Description ** This posting is intended to ... Comprehensive knowledge of: current practices, techniques, and methods of teaching; the principles ...

Peabody School

French Teacher

Charlottesville, VA · On-site

... French teacher and exchange program coordinator beginning August 2026. BASIC FUNCTION ... The ideal candidate will be a native speaker and will have experience teaching the language, a ...

Varsity Tutors

Conversational French Tutor

Alexandria, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

... French tutors nationally. As a tutor on the Varsity Tutors Platform, you'll have the flexibility to ... Get matched with students best-suited to your teaching style and expertise. * Our AI-powered Tutor ...

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Conversational French Tutor

Salem, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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Conversational French Tutor

Leesburg, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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Conversational French Tutor

Fairfax, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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Conversational French Tutor

Blacksburg, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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French 2 Tutor

Alexandria, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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French 2 Tutor

Salem, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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French 2 Tutor

Fairfax, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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Conversational French Tutor

Richmond, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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French 1 Tutor

Alexandria, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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French 2 Tutor

Richmond, VA · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

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What is French teaching?

French teaching refers to the profession of instructing students in the French language. This includes teaching grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, conversation skills, and cultural aspects related to French-speaking countries. French teachers may work in schools, language institutes, or offer private lessons. Their goal is to help learners communicate effectively in French and appreciate Francophone cultures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a French teacher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a French Teacher, you need fluency in French, a degree in French or Education, and a teaching certification. Familiarity with educational technologies, language learning platforms, and assessment tools is often required. Strong communication, cultural awareness, and classroom management skills help foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment. These skills ensure effective language instruction, student motivation, and successful language acquisition.

What are some typical challenges faced by French teachers when engaging students with varying language proficiency levels?

French teachers often work with students who have diverse backgrounds and proficiency levels, which can make lesson planning and classroom management more complex. To address this, teachers frequently differentiate instruction, provide tailored resources, and incorporate a mix of group and individual activities. Collaborating with colleagues and leveraging technology can help create an inclusive environment where all students progress at their own pace. Ongoing professional development also helps teachers stay current with best practices for language education.

What is the difference between French Teaching vs French Tutoring?

AspectFrench TeachingFrench Tutoring
CredentialsTeaching certification or language teaching degree often preferredNo formal certification required, but language proficiency needed
Work EnvironmentClassroom settings, schools, language institutesOne-on-one or small group sessions, online or in-person
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, language schools, universitiesPrivate clients, online platforms, tutoring agencies
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for formal teaching roles or structured programsSeeking personalized, flexible language support

French Teaching typically involves formal instruction in educational settings with specific credentials, while French Tutoring offers personalized, flexible language support often without formal certification. Both roles focus on language proficiency but differ in environment and structure.

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French Teacher

Charlottesville, VA

Peabody School
Education Programs Administration • 11 - 50 employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

POSITION

Peabody seeks an experienced, creative, energetic, collaborative educator to serve as a part-time Lower School French teacher and exchange program coordinator beginning August 2026.


BASIC FUNCTION: The ideal candidate will be a native speaker and will have experience teaching the language, a strong academic background, a passion and talent for teaching, the ability to develop student interest and enthusiasm for the subject matter, and the acumen to provide challenging and skillfully differentiated instruction for gifted and academically advanced students. The candidate will teach French to Kindergarten to 5th grade. K-3 are semester-long classes.

The candidate will also coordinate the existing exchange program with our two partner schools, Ecole Elementaire Victor Hugo and College Vauban in Belfort, France, including connections and correspondence between classes starting in 3rd grade, organizing the trip to Vauban school in Belfort for a group of Middle school students and coordinating the hosting of a group from Vauban middle school at Peabody School.


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Understands the academic, social, and emotional needs of academically advanced/gifted learners, and creates a learning environment that allows them the opportunity to activate their creativity and ingenuity
  • Develops lesson plans, instructional objectives and materials, and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the students
  • Creates and maintains a learning environment in which all students are actively engaged and are contributing members
  • Facilitates, monitors, and assesses student learning appropriately and effectively
  • Uses a broad repertoire of teaching skills and techniques addressing all learning styles
  • Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
  • Works with peer teachers to ensure continuity of subject matter
  • Collaborates with faculty members and administration on a wide variety of projects
  • Communicates regularly and professionally with parents, colleagues, and leadership
  • Maintains the 10-year strong exchange program with our two partner schools in Belfort, France


QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS:


Qualified candidates should have an understanding and the ability to respond to the distinct needs of gifted students as well as:


  • A bachelor's degree. Advanced degree preferred
  • Experience in teaching French and a desire to teach lower grades
  • Preferred experience working with academically advanced/gifted children and/or a desire to work with gifted and academically advanced students
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to teach in a mostly immersive context
  • An understanding of best practices for teaching content areas and linguistic competences: reading, writing, listening, speaking ( continuously and in interaction), and French and francophone cultures
  • Organizational skills and a strong sense of responsibility as well as readiness to work with our partner team in France to sustain the success of our exchange program
  • Appreciation for presenting issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion as appropriate in the classroom
  • Competence and understanding of Google Suite products (Gmail, docs, drive, etc.). Depending on grade level, additional technologies are also used.
  • Ability to manage a classroom while pulling small groups to differentiate instruction
  • Familiarity with independent school culture
  • Knowledge of and desire to utilize authentic, age-appropriate technology integration
  • Creative, energetic, and positive approach to teaching
  • Ability and willingness to customize instruction within an established curricular framework
  • Enthusiastic and dynamic team player
  • Intellectual curiosity and an innate desire to continually reflect on and revise one's teaching process



START DATE: August 2026


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