Magnificat High School Is Hiring A French Teacher

Join Our Team: High School French Teacher at Magnificat High School

Magnificat High School seeks a dedicated educator committed to fostering holistic growth and aligning with our mission-driven values. If you're passionate about teaching, inclusivity, and inspiring young women, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Position Overview

Purpose: Support and implement the mission of Magnificat High School by nurturing the overall development of students within a collaborative and enriching environment.

• Reports to: Dean of Faculty and Academics and World Languages Department Chairperson
• Classification: Exempt, Full-time, 42 weeks per year

Our Mission

• Teach and act in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church, the Mission and Heritage of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, and the values of Magnificat High School ✝️
• Build a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative community among students, colleagues, and families 🤝
• Respect and celebrate racial, ethnic, religious, neurodiverse, and socio-economic diversity 🌎
• Collaborate within your department to develop culturally responsive curriculum and instructional practices 📚
• Employ restorative approaches in relationships with students, families, and colleagues 💙

Curriculum & Instructional Responsibilities

• Expertise in teaching all levels of high school French 🇫🇷
• Implement strategies tailored to individual student needs and abilities
• Prepare comprehensive lesson plans integrating school and Catholic identity goals, Catholic Social Teaching, and cultural competency themes
• Diverse teaching methods and assessment modes to engage students actively
• Utilize formative assessment data to refine instruction 📊
• Collaborate with tutors and intervention specialists as needed
• Provide meaningful feedback on student progress 📝
• Reflect regularly on lessons for improvement and adjust accordingly
• Contribute to department planning, curriculum development, and implementation
• Demonstrate proficiency in online and blended learning platforms such as Google Meet and Google Classroom 🌐
• Handle departmental activities delegated by the department chair

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide weekly course updates via Google Classroom 🖥️
• Respond promptly (within one business day) to communications from parents, students, and staff 📧
• Engage in professional growth activities and apply current best practices in teaching
• Develop cultural competency by increasing awareness of personal identity, biases, and cultural understanding
• Meet with the Dean of Faculty and Academics for performance goal development and reviews
• Create and pursue an Individual Professional Development Plan aligned with school values
• Maintain professional etiquette in language, attire, and classroom presence 👔

Qualifications & Requirements

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s Degree 🎓
• Valid state teaching license

Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of successful teaching experience in high school or college settings

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong presentation skills 🎤
• Commitment to collaborative community engagement
• Understanding of adolescent development and instructional strategies
• Openness to feedback and growth 📈
• Respect for confidentiality and good judgment

Personal Qualities

• Deep respect for and alignment with Magnificat’s mission and values ✝️
• Supportive of holistic education for young women
• Active advocate for the school’s community and mission

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter ✉️
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Copy of teaching license

Join us in shaping the future of young women through faith, learning, and service. Magnificat High School values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Clearances & Equal Opportunity Statement

• BCI/FBI fingerprinting check 🔍
• Virtus Training ✔️
• References Checked

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