IBPYP Primary School French Teacher – Français Langue Étrangère

Position: IBPYP Primary School French Teacher – Français Langue Étrangère

Employer: International School of Denver

Location/Country: 7701 East 1st Place, Denver, CO 80230

Position: Full-time

Pay Rate:

Benefits:

Generous Time Off
Cigna Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with significant school contribution to Medical and Dental
Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D
Supplemental insurance available through Colonial
Employer contribution to 401k regardless of employee participation
Tuition remission and discounted co-curricular clubs for children enrolled at ISDenver
Discounted summer and break camps for children of full-time staff (ISDenver enrollment not required)
J-1 visa sponsorship
Relocation allowance
Free daily lunch
Professional Development opportunities
Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events
…and more!

Job News:

International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-G8, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the schools operations, they must also embody the schools values and believe in the schools mission:

ISDenver Values: Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

ISDenver Mission: Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

Position Summary: ISDenver teachers provide subject guidance to any class or group of students assigned, ensuring their holistic developmental needs are met personal, social, emotional, and academic.

Key Responsibilities:

Assume responsibility as the subject area teacher and/or as a co-teacher for one or more classes of assigned students, promoting the general progress and well being of individual students and of any class or group of students assigned, ensuring their holistic developmental needs are met personal, social, emotional, and academic.
Manage and maintain the classroom in compliance with requirements of government regulations and ISDenver safety policies and procedures.
Outside the classroom
- Lead class field trips, overnight trips, and/or other out-of-classroom experiences according to school policies and procedures
- Participate fully in supervision duties (lunch/recess/etc.), staff meetings, parent meetings, workshops and various co-curricular, extra-curricular and PTO activities that promote the schools programs and reputation.
Actively collaborate within and across academic departments and programs to ensure high standards of learning and teaching across the curriculum to create a sense of cohesion and spirit within the team, appropriately support learners, and promote successful transition for all students.
As appropriate (generally in ECE), work in close collaboration with assigned Teaching Assistant(s), managing their workload and tasks so that student learning is prioritized and supported fully and appropriately during the school day.
Participate fully in the ISDenver Growth and Evaluation Process.
Actively participate in school-sponsored Professional Development (PD) workshops and training to remain current with best practice and support the School Strategic Plan.
Utilize a growth mindset towards professional growth.
Be prepared to share best practice with colleagues through opportunities such as team or co-teaching, peer observations, modeling and assisting with PD workshops.

Requirements:

Bachelors or Masters degree or equivalent in education/appropriate field (required)
Recognized teaching credentials (ex: CO State License) (preferred)
Two years experience teaching the subject(s) in ECE, Elementary, or Middle School as appropriate (preferred, required for J1 visa sponsorship)
English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)
- Level B2 required, C1+ preferred (based on Common European Framework of References for Languages) or equivalent certification such as TOEFL or IETLS.
Native in the target teaching language as required (Spanish/French/Chinese) with excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)
Knowledge of and proficiency in age and developmentally appropriate teaching methods (required)
Technological and computer competency (Google Suite, database management, etc.)
Ability to work well independently or as part of a team, and provide direction to others when needed.
Ability to demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills and to exercise sound judgment
Eagerness to engage with co-curricular, extra-curricular, school community, and PTO activities that promote the schools programs and reputation
Experience with or commitment to learning the International Baccalaureate Programme and commitment to delivering the ISDenver curriculum
Collaborative, team-oriented, globally- and open-minded, innovative, and compassionate
Professionalism, punctuality, and reliability
Commitment to learning about and implementing DEIB practices in the classroom and school community
Lived experience in multicultural settings, including international work experience, and an appreciation and respect for all cultures