The Stony Brook School Is Hiring A Part Time French Teacher

Join a passionate online learning team as a Part-time Online French Teacher at The Stony Brook School, inspiring students worldwide with quality French education amid a mission-driven environment. 🌍🇫🇷

About the Position

The Stony Brook School is seeking a dynamic and dedicated part-time Online French Teacher to join Gravitas, our online program. This role involves delivering high-quality French instruction across multiple levels, fostering student growth, and contributing to our online community with a strong focus on relational mentorship and professional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2-4 year-long sections of French, covering levels I through IV.
• Provide clear, engaging, and developmentally appropriate instructions via scheduled synchronous classes (meeting times to be determined).
• Offer office hours and asynchronous support to assist students' progress in a remote environment.
• Support student proficiency, cultural understanding, and disciplined study habits.
• Engage students relationally and professionally to foster a positive online classroom culture.
• Grade assignments, assessments, and projects timely and constructively, providing actionable feedback.
• Meet deadlines for grading, communication, and projects consistently.
• Maintain prompt and professional communication with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Gravitas French curriculum.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff in a feedback-oriented, growth-minded culture.
• Participate in meetings, professional development, and planning as assigned.
• Utilize technology effectively, including Canvas LMS, online tools, video/screencast, and other platforms used for online instruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in French, French Education, Linguistics, or a related field.
• At least three years of teaching experience.
• Experience teaching within an online or technology-rich learning environment.
• Demonstrable Christian commitment aligned with The Stony Brook School's mission.
• Eagerness to serve in a faith-based learning environment emphasizing faith, scholarship, and character formation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to respond promptly and professionally to all stakeholders.
• High energy, strong work ethic, and capacity to engage teenagers effectively online.
• Proficiency with educational technology including Canvas LMS, online tools, and video/screencast creation.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to serve diverse global students.
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a transparent, growth-oriented feedback culture.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous learning.
• Maturity and stability to thrive in a demanding role.

Nice-to-Haves

• Master's degree in French, French Education, or related field.
• Experience teaching multiple French levels, especially I-IV.
• Background teaching students from international, online, or hybrid settings.
• Knowledge of Christian classical, liberal arts, or college-preparatory education.