Oregon Episcopal School seeks a part-time Upper School French Teacher to begin duties in August 2025. 

OUR MISSION: Oregon Episcopal School educates students to realize their power for good as engaged citizens of the world.

ABOUT US: Founded in 1869, Oregon Episcopal School today occupies a wooded 59-acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty, an inquiry-based curriculum, and a strong sense of community. The Upper School also includes a small boarding program of international and domestic students who live and learn together enhancing the vibrancy of the school community.  

The School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES Essential Competencies in themselves and others and are prepared to engage in a vibrant, diverse learning community. Committed to the professional development of our faculty, teachers are guided by the Learning and Teaching at OES faculty growth model. 

As an Episcopal school, we are rooted in a rhythm of gathering and reflection that values and respects all beliefs and cultures. As such, we educate toward a larger purpose—  toward inclusion and respect, service and justice, and commitment beyond ourselves. 

JOB SUMMARY: The Upper School French teacher at OES teaches inquiry-based French classes to students in grades nine through twelve. The teacher collaborates with colleagues to design and implement curriculum and learner-centered activities that emphasize analytical thinking, research, problem-solving, and collaboration, and ask students to think deeply and creatively about concepts and applications. Furthermore, they should understand and model the importance of involvement in the community, ongoing professional learning, and authentic collaboration with other faculty and staff to advance the School’s mission. Teachers are expected to bring an innovative, energetic spirit to the classroom, constantly seeking ways to make problem-solving essential to adolescents. The US French teacher should have a strong facility with technology, and a flexible mindset that enriches collaboration and design thinking. Finally, the successful teacher will see students as budding scholars, creators, and engaged human beings.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Create, communicate, and maintain clear, consistent, and appropriate learning objectives and expectations aligned with the World Language Department’s goals and schoolwide strategic initiatives. 
• Provide frequent, constructive, objective, and prompt feedback. 
• Engage in our school-wide Learning and Teaching program, which includes seeking and constructively applying professional feedback. 
• Design assessments and activities as tools for student learning and growth. 
• Recognize, respect, and promote the cultural difference and diversity of the individuals in the classroom and community. 
• Collaborate proactively and productively with colleagues. 
• Communicate responsibly and professionally with colleagues, families, and students. 
• Establish and maintain relationships with students and families that promote learning and community building. 
• Seek to understand, value, and respond to each student. 
• Differentiate instruction; experiment with teaching strategies. 
• Establish and maintain appropriate standards for student behavior using Restorative Practice methods which encourage reflection and problem solving and support positive self-esteem and relationship building.
• Attend division meetings, grade-level team meetings, and academic department meetings. 
• Participate in the life of the school by attending school activities, events, meetings, and conferences. 
• Engage fully in OES-sponsored Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion development activities as assigned.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students. 
• Attend an opening school grade-level overnight trip. 
• Design and implement an Activity (an hour-a-week co-curricular mini-course) and Winterim (week-long experiential education) course.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS or equivalent in French or related field  or native fluency 
• Two to three years of experience teaching French or completion of a teaching certification program 
• Intercultural competence, ability to work with sensitivity and effectiveness with students, families, and colleagues of diverse backgrounds and identities,  demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion for people of all backgrounds and identities 
• Digital literacy; intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Docs/Sheets, and other web-based applications; Flexibility and  willingness to learn as digital tools evolve 
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• MA/MS or equivalent in French or related field  
• Understanding of the ACTFL Standards and Outcomes/Proficiency-Based Assessment
• Five years experience teaching at a secondary or postsecondary levels
• Interest in leadership opportunities within the department
• Demonstrated a successful history with innovation in the teaching of French, technology integration, curriculum design, and inquiry-based learning  
• Experience in teaching English Language Learners (ELL), particularly international students 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage confidential  information in compliance with the law and best practice 
• Ability to consistently apply principles of equity and inclusion in day-to-day work and the broader workplace community
• Organizational skills, ability to work well on teams 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to sit at computer and keyboard for moderate periods 
• Mobility sufficient to move about the campus, including climbing stairs 
• Sight and hearing adequate to perform the duties of the job, ability to  communicate clearly 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis

SALARY:  This is a part-time, academic-year position that comes with a competitive salary based on degrees and experience, abundant professional development opportunities, and a generous benefits package.
 
HOW TO APPLY: Candidates should send both a cover letter and resume to the hiring committee via this link (https://secure5.saashr.com/ta/OESG20.careers?ShowJob=403006151) through the OES Employment page. The cover letter should be addressed to Sarah Grenert-Funk (Head of Upper School). The hiring committee will convene in January 2025 to begin reviewing materials.

Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and changes made based on the needs of the school and the position.

Oregon Episcopal School does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), disability, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristic or status.

About Oregon Episcopal School

Oregon Episcopal School prepares students for higher education and lifelong learning by inspiring intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual growth so that they may realize their power for good as citizens of local and world communities. Oregon Episcopal School occupies a wooded 59 acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty, an inquiry based curriculum, and a strong sense of community. The School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES Essential Competencies in themselves and others and are prepared to engage in a vibrant, culturally diverse learning community.

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