French Teacher, Upper School
French Teacher, Upper School
School: Woodward Academy
Available Position: Teacher
Description:
Woodward Academy is Atlanta at its very best. We intentionally bring together students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, creating a richer learning community and exceptional academic opportunities. Our students and graduates are caring and compassionate global citizens who are a microcosm of what the world should be.
Position Summary: This position involves a full-time high school teaching position primarily teaching French classes at some combination of levels 1-5. This position begins January 4, 2027 and is for the remainder of the 2026-27 school year with the possibility of receiving a contract for future school years.
Specific Duties Include:
Instructing students in subject content along with reading and grading student work
Demonstrating a high level of responsiveness to students
Serving as an adviser to a group of upper school students
Experience with proficiency-based instruction in an immersive environment preferred
Managing student behavior in a manner that optimizes the learning environment
Maintain regular communication with students and their parents regarding progress
Working cooperatively with other grade-level teachers to implement common course syllabi and assessments
Required Skills:
Have a working knowledge and experience teaching high school French
Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrating tact and diplomacy
Ability to leverage technology, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Google apps, language lab software and interactive whiteboard technology
A solid understanding of learning challenges as well as the accommodations and differentiated learning techniques to support such
Strong organizational and classroom management skills
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in French or Foreign Language Education from an accredited institution of higher learning; master’s degree in French or education preferred; native or near native fluency in French
3+ years of success teaching high school French preferred
Independent school experience preferred, but not required
The French Teacher, Upper School position is a is a full-time, exempt employment position. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Substantial benefits are available.
Woodward Academy is dedicated to providing a safe, drug-free environment for its students, faculty, and staff. Accordingly, Woodward has adopted a drug-free workplace policy, which includes substance abuse testing of all employees and applicants, in accordance with applicable state law. As such all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements which include background checks and substance testing.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Contact name: Woodward Academy
Contact email address: https://www.woodward.edu/who-we-are/careers