Elementary French Teacher

Job Description

To provide engaging, developmentally appropriate French language instruction that builds students’ communication skills, cultural awareness, and confidence in using French. Through interactive, student-centered learning experiences, the Elementary French Teacher fosters a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports students’ language development, curiosity, and appreciation for other cultures, while aligning instruction with the school’s curriculum, learning objectives, and educational philosophy.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum Planning and Instruction: Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate French lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum, learning objectives, and language development goals.
• Language Development: Develop students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through interactive activities, games, songs, storytelling, and hands-on learning experiences.
• Continuity of Learning: Build upon the foundational French language skills acquired in preschool, ensuring a smooth transition and progressive development throughout the elementary grades.
• Cultural Awareness: Integrate French-speaking cultures, traditions, and customs into classroom activities to foster intercultural understanding and global awareness.
• Classroom Management: Establish a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that encourages participation, confidence, and a willingness to communicate in French.

Skills:

* French Language Proficiency: Excellent command of spoken and written French, with the ability to teach language skills accurately and effectively.

* Teaching and Instructional Skills: Ability to design and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons that promote language acquisition and student participation.

  * Classroom Management: Ability to establish a structured, positive, and inclusive learning environment that supports student engagement and well-being.

    * Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with students, families, colleagues, and school leadership.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, French Language, Modern Languages, or a related field.
• Native or near-native proficiency in French, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Experience:

• 2–3 years of teaching experience, preferably teaching French or another additional language to preschool or elementary students.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. 

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.