Lick-Wilmerding High School
Lick-Wilmerding High School seeks a part-time French for the 2020-21 school year, beginning in mid August.
Responsibilities: This is a 40% position, teaching French 3 and 4 Honors. The position could be 60% with the addition of the role of advising. Advisors meet biweekly with about twelve students. Candidates also able to teach Spanish may have the opportunity for increased employment in future years.
Qualifications: Ideal candidates will have:
A minimum of three years teaching experience at the high school level, native or near-native fluency in French.
A deep knowledge of French language and Francophone cultures.
Experience teaching accelerated/honors or AP courses.
And familiarity with student-centered approaches to teaching language.
We seek teachers who are committed to using multiple modalities and perspectives to help students with diverse learning styles and educational backgrounds achieve the goals and objectives of the curriculum, and who are committed to equitable teaching practices in the classroom. In addition, we are looking for genuine colleagues, thoughtful, energetic and passionate teachers, and all-around “school people” who want to participate in and contribute to our vibrant community. A love of high school students, flexibility, and a sense of humor are required.
How to Apply: Please apply through our website (https://www.lwhs.org/about/employment) and submit all in MS Word or PDF format: a 1-2 page cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.
Please respond to the following questions in your cover letter:
- Briefly describe your teaching philosophy.
- Share at least one concrete way that you address various learning styles in your classroom lesson planning.
- Describe how student-centered teaching looks in your classroom and give examples from your teaching experience.
Lick-Wilmerding has an institutional commitment to diversity and encourages applications from candidates of diverse and under-represented backgrounds.
The application process begins immediately and is open until filled.
To apply for this job email your details to twilliams@lwhs.org
