Middle School French Teacher & Department Chair

French Teacher & Department Chair Middle School Thayer Academy is seeking a full-time 5th-8th-grade French teacher to teach French to students who were in a French Immersion program and students who are taking French for the first time. This is a full-time, salaried position, reporting to the Middle School Director. If applicable, this person would also serve as department chair, responsible for leading the department members of World Languages in the delivery of an engaging and meaningful educational experience across grades 5-8. The Department Head role falls into three core areas as follows: curricular/instructional oversight, faculty support/professional growth, and departmental logistics. What you’ll do: 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 in the classroom and other settings that foster equity, inclusion, and belonging among Thayer Academy community members Engage in ongoing professional development Department Chair Participate in ongoing curricular review, documentation, and horizonal/vertical alignment as led by MS Associate Director for Academics Train new department members (when applicable) 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/recommend professional growth opportunities and be aware of and support the inquiry goals process for each member of the department. What you will love: Developing your skills alongside an experienced Middle School Director, faculty, and leadership team Access to 4 creation labs- innovation lab, collaborative design lab, digital media lab, and audio lab Robust resources, tools, and budget at your disposal An opportunity to draw on your own experiences, as well as learn and teach new skills, supporting your professional development Access to professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and build your program Executing a variety of tasks during the day to keep you engaged and motivated Working with young people who thrive when engaged in multiple arenas of school life, and a community that welcomes professional growth Engage in strategies and ideas in collaboration within a community from a broad range of backgrounds, and can contribute to a diverse organizational culture