Middle School French Language Teacher

WHO WE ARE

Holland Hall was established in 1922 and currently serves approximately 1,000 preK through 12th grade students in a coeducational setting. An Episcopal school distinguished by an excellent academic program and a student-centered environment emphasizing a holistic approach to education, we strive to provide a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts college preparatory curriculum that promotes critical thinking and life-long learning. We seek to foster in each student a strong moral foundation and a deep sense of social responsibility. The Holland Hall community welcomes faculty and students of diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.

THIS POSITION

As a Middle School French teacher, you will teach students in grades 4 through 8 at various levels of proficiency. In fourth and fifth grades, students meet every other week for a casual  introduction to the language and culture. Sixth through eighth graders engage in a full academic course designed to be equivalent to French I in a traditional high school setting.

In addition to teaching, you will serve as an advisor to a group of students in one grade level, fostering their academic and personal growth. You will also be an active participant in the middle school community through grade-level team meetings, department meetings, faculty meetings, and school-wide events. Other responsibilities include chaperoning field trips and contributing to daily school life through duties such as lunch and recess supervision.

As a community we have identified five Pillars of Excellence that distinguish our faculty and their work.

WHO YOU ARE - Someone who strives for and seeks opportunities to grow in the following areas.

• Communicate with Positive Intent: Communities built on trust, care, and communication with positive intent create a healthy and supportive learning environment for faculty, students, and families.
• Engage in Professional Growth: Educators who engage in professional learning and employ practices of self-reflection model lifelong learning and strive to create the conditions for each student’s success. 
• Build Collaborative Communities: Communities built on trust, care, collaboration, and high expectations connect and empower students, faculty, and families. 
• Design for Student Success: Teaching that creates a strong sense of belonging and incorporates best practices grounded in mind, brain, and education science empowers students to recognize strategies that improve learning outcomes. 

When you meet Holland Hall teachers, you will observe that they are joyful in their work with children, they are adaptive as they work to support all members of our close knit community. Our faculty appreciate the values of the Episcopal tradition and are committed to creating an outstanding experience for all who are a part of the Holland Hall School. 

The above essential functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills. Employees are expected to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Interested candidates must have a bachelor’s degree. Previous teaching experience with the target age is also desired. A master’s degree and independent school experience are preferred but not required. Special consideration will be given to exemplary candidates who can also support a significant extracurricular activity or coach a sport.

Working Conditions

• Work day from 7:45 to 3:45. Faculty often must prepare lesson plans and meet with parents/students well before and after the above mentioned times.

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Activities include walking, standing, bending, kneeling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual activity.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions on a twice-daily basis for approximately thirty minutes at a time.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• This position is not eligible for telecommuting.