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Thayer Academy Middle School French Teacher & Department Chair

Thayer Academy is seeking a full‑time Middle School French teacher to teach 5th‑8th grade students and, where applicable, serve as Department Chair for the World Languages department. This position reports to the Middle School Director.

Responsibilities

• 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 that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among the Thayer Academy community.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Participate in ongoing curricular review, documentation, and horizontal/vertical alignment led by MS Associate Director for Academics.
• Train new department members 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 and recommend professional growth opportunities and support the inquiry goals process for each department member.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s (or higher) preferred in Education, French, or related field.
• 5–7 years of Middle School teaching experience preferred.
• Passion for working with middle schoolers and desire to build relationships.
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
• High comfort and experience with educational technology.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a department.
• Effective communication and listening with students and families.
• Preferred: Experience with Design Thinking or project‑based learning curriculum development.
• Preferred: Experience with Responsive Classrooms or other SEL curriculum and training.
• Preferred: Willingness to incorporate metacognition into lessons.

What You’ll Love

• Developing your skills alongside an experienced Middle School Director, faculty, and leadership team.
• Access to four creation labs: innovation lab, collaborative design lab, digital media lab, and audio lab.
• Robust resources, tools, and budget at your disposal.
• Opportunity to draw on your personal experiences and teach new skills.
• Professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and build your program.
• Engaging tasks throughout the day to keep you motivated.
• Working with young people who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, in a welcoming community.
• Collaborating across a diverse organizational culture.

Compensation

Salary Range: $74,345 – $90,000; Competitive salary and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Thayer Academy is an equal opportunity employer who complies with all state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. The 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. All employment‑related decisions are made on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

Thayer Academy complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws, ensuring no discrimination against qualified individuals with a disability at any phase of employment.

Application Instructions

Please complete an application and upload your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three to five references, including two present or past supervisors. For more details, see the Thayer Academy Website under Employment. Contact email for questions: ghamann@thayer.org.