Middle and High School French Teacher (Bryn Mawr, PA)

Location: Bryn Mawr, PA

School Name: The Agnes Irwin School

Status: Full Time

Level: High School, Middle School

Contact: Corey Willingham. cwillingham@agnesirwin.org, Rita Davis. rdavis@agnesirwin.org

Description: 

Job Description - Middle School and Upper School French Teacher
Currently, The Agnes Irwin School is seeking a full-time Middle and Upper School French Teacher beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. Successful candidates will be committed to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of students through the mission of The Agnes Irwin School and its Core Values of Strive for Excellence, Lead with Character, Nurture Passions and Wellbeing, Foster Trust and Community, and Respect and Celebrate All.
 
The Ideal Candidate:
Embraces the Agnes Irwin School’s mission to empower each girl to learn, lead, and live a legacy, and is committed to the ethos of girls’ education.
Demonstrates a dedication to continuous growth and development of cross cultural awareness and the necessary skills to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 
Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team.
Is willing to engage across difference with empathy and understanding
Principal Position Responsibilities/Duties
Teach and manage students in four sections of French, which can range from intro to French to French V
Prepare course materials
Maintain student attendance and grade records
Evaluate, provide feedback and grade students' work
Be available to meet with students during office hours and planning periods
Create and maintain a caring, safe environment conducive to students doing their best work
Implement current curriculum and contribute to its ongoing development 
Participate in the life of the middle/upper school by serving as an advisor, club sponsor and/or coach
Participate in all staff meetings, assemblies, and other required school functions, including occasional evening or weekend events and overnight chaperoning responsibilities
Support the work of the Admissions Department during visit days and other admission and retention events
Work constructively with parents and colleagues
Inform parents, students, and Division Director of students’ progress through written reports and conferences
Attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities, and participate in the faculty evaluation process
Assume other duties as assigned 
Successful Candidates Will Possess:
Bachelor’s Degree in French or related field (advanced degree and previous teaching experience preferred in middle or upper school)
Native or near-native fluency in French is required
Proficiency in the use of classroom technology: interactive smart boards, LMS, various Google and Microsoft Office applications, etc
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and demonstrates respect for different values and viewpoints
Location
Rosemont, PA

Department
Upper School

Employment Type
Full-time