Fredericksburg Academy, the leading independent school in the Fredericksburg region, is seeking a full-time Upper School French teacher beginning in August of 2025.  Candidates should have a passion for supporting students to reach their full potential as students and citizens, a demonstrated desire for professional growth and a willingness to participate fully in the life of the school. Fredericksburg Academy provides students with the opportunity to prepare themselves for and apply to college in a demanding yet supportive environment while becoming independent learners within our challenging college-prep curriculum. The Upper School French position covers French II through French V/AP in grades 9-12. Fredericksburg Academy students bring a laptop or tablet to school each day, so a high level of technological proficiency and demonstrated use of technology within the learning environment is preferred. Additional responsibilities include serving as an advisor to approximately 8 to 10 students. We seek candidates interested in supporting co-curricular activities (preferably through coaching one of our athletic teams at the MS or Varsity level, helping our Yearbook class, or advising other student-led clubs).

Expectations

• Uses appropriate and varied teaching techniques
• Prepare course objectives and follow the school's curriculum
• Demonstrate a passion for working with upper school students and an understanding of their unique developmental needs
• Display enthusiasm for teaching and professional growth
• Provide strong, timely, and effective communication (both written and oral) with students/parents/colleagues/administrators
• Serve as a member of the World Languages department; attend meetings and support the work of the department
• Foster positive communication among parents, advisors, colleagues, and students
• Willingness to collaborate within and across departments
• Sense of humor and flexibility
• Supports the school and its mission

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in French, Education, or a related field
• Demonstrated successful classroom teaching or similar field of work
• Fluency in French and proficiency in English
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create an engaging learning environment
• Knowledge of best practices in language acquisition and differentiation strategies
• Commitment to fostering a love for languages and cultural appreciation among learners.

About Fredericksburg Academy

About Fredericksburg Academy Founded in 1992, Fredericksburg Academy’s mission is to inspire and empower our students to discover, to engage, and to imagine the limitless nature of themselves and the world. Located halfway between Washington D.C. and Richmond, Fredericksburg, Virginia is a place where the hallowed and historic converges with the contemporary comforts of a thriving community. Fredericksburg Academy provides a strong liberal arts education within a safe, nurturing environment, offering students a breadth of challenging academic experiences that prepare them for the country's best colleges and universities and life. FA is a co-ed, day school enrolling 460 students in PK-12th grade. Visit the school's website to learn more: www.fredericksburgacademy.org

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