Polytechnic School seeks an engaged and dynamic Middle and Upper School French Teacher to join our World Languages department for the 2024-2025 school year. The ideal candidate will be passionate about language education and committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Teaching four or five courses per academic semester/year;
• Preparation of course materials in collaboration with the World Languages department, including syllabi, homework assignments, assessments, and supplementary materials;
• Engage robustly in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote a healthy learning environment;
• Administration and evaluation of class work, assignments, and assessments;
• Preparation and maintenance of student attendance records, grades, comments, and other required records;
• Planning, evaluation, and revision of curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction;
• Regular participation in professional development opportunities to maintain and grow expertise in the subject matter;
• Providing assistance and advice to students during free periods and before and after school;
• Collaboration with members of the World Languages department, the Middle and Upper School faculty, and the entire K-12 community;
• Serve as a grade-level advisor;
• Enthusiastic participation in the greater life of the school, particularly extracurricular activities as an advisor or spectator and chaperone;
• Interest in fostering diversity, inclusion, and social justice to promote a healthy learning environment;
• Willingness to take on other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree(s) preferred;
• Three years of teaching experience;
• Ability to teach all levels of French and a willingness to shift assignments from year to year depending on the needs of the department and the school;
• Ability to manage competing demands and adapt to frequent or unexpected changes;
• Ability to work collaboratively and methodically with students, parents, faculty, and staff on a regular basis;
• Ability to use effective class management techniques.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• Work in an environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges and deadlines, as well as a diverse array of contacts;
• Work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time;
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled environment;
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds;
• Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled office environment;
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.

Equal Opportunity Employer

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, Poly will recruit, hire, train, and promote faculty and staff without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition and physical or mental disability (whether perceived or actual), or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. School policy also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

About Polytechnic School

Founded in 1907, Polytechnic School is the first nonprofit, coeducational, K-12, independent school in Southern California. The meaning of polytechnic as “many arts” is reflected in the school’s ambitious and student-centered educational program. Nationally recognized as a K-12 educational leader, Poly develops the unique intellect, talents, and character of each student through transformative teaching within a diverse community devoted to academic excellence, the creative arts, the camaraderie of team sports, and service to others. Poly strives to be an inclusive community that fosters academic excellence and personal growth by ensuring that all of our 870 students, nearly 65% of whom identify as Students of Color, are seen, heard, and valued as their authentic selves. We respect the dignity and worth of every individual and seek to celebrate the joy, the love, and the creativity that emanate from the human spirit. Throughout our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, students, faculty, and staff commit to deepening our understanding and knowledge of ourselves, each other, and our ever-changing world. Within our community of care, Poly students build the confidence and capacity t...o think critically and creatively to become responsible global citizens and intellectual leaders. Taught by an extraordinary faculty, Poly graduates are ready to fulfill the promise of their talents and lead meaningful, purposeful lives. To learn more about Polytechnic School, please visit us at www.polytechnic.org.

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