Upper School French Teacher Job at King School Incorporated, Stamford, CT

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  • King School Incorporated
  • Stamford, CT

Job Description

King School is an independent day school in Stamford, CT, educating students in PreK through Grade 12. Students at King engage in an immersive and innovative curriculum that is anchored in an inquiry-based pedagogy that nurtures curiosity, intellectual growth, and character development. Diversity is foundational to academic and professional excellence and therefore is a core value at King. We think, learn, and work more deeply due to the many facets of diversity in our community, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, ability, and learning style. We leverage cultural differences and intellectual diversity to create an inclusive and vibrant learning community, endeavoring for each person to feel seen, heard, valued, and respected. Job Title: Upper School French Teacher Division: Upper School Reports to: Head of Upper School and Chair of the World Languages Department Start Date: August 19, 2025 Job Description: King seeks a full-time Upper School French Teacher. This teacher will assume duties and responsibilities, consistent with expectations for all Upper School teachers, which complement the primary teaching load of four sections and one activity. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to : Teach four sections of French including advanced-level courses. Serve as an advisor Responsibilities include advocating for the students, communicating with parents about advisees’ progress, guiding advisees through daily school life, sharing information, and leading discussions. Coordinate with the Director of Global Studies to plan, coordinate, and chaperone trip(s) abroad and help develop a new French Exchange Program. Teacher Collaboration Communicate with parents/guardians about student and advisee progress as necessary. Attend regular department meetings with student support teams to discuss concerns and progress. Collaborate with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Upper School Dean of Students, and School Counselors when appropriate to ensure students are fully supported and challenged. Participate in all required meetings. Requirements: Bachelors required, advanced degree in French preferred. Significant experience teaching the full range of language levels. Some experience teaching AP French. Some experience living in a French-speaking country. Proven ability to facilitate differentiated, student-centered best practices. Proven ability to encourage student discovery and autonomy of thought. Experience with literary analysis. Some experience teaching introductory Spanish is preferred. Excellent communication skills and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues. Commitment to King’s Mission, Virtues, and Diversity Policy Statement. Classifications: Full Time, Exempt. King School has engaged DovetailED to lead this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to Associate Head of School for Strategic Programs, Head of Upper School, Marnie Sadlowsky), a resume, and a list of at least three professional referencesconsolidated as a single PDF document to Victoria Jones, Recruiter, at victoria@dovetailedsourcing.com. Please do not contact the school directly. King goes beyond just stating that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world-class staff and faculty to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where varied identities are valued and respected. King School Incorporated

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