Norfolk Collegiate School seeks a Middle and Upper School French Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. This position involves teaching French courses across the Middle and Upper School divisions and contributing to a dynamic Modern & Classical Languages program that values intellectual curiosity, cultural competency, and student engagement.

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching French at the middle and/or upper school level, demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills, and be committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach Middle and Upper School French courses, including AP French, aligned with departmental and school curriculum goals
• Design engaging lessons that promote language proficiency, cultural understanding, and global awareness aligned with ACTFL language proficiency standards
• Assess student progress using a variety of formative and summative methods, incorporating instructional technology to support language learning
• Foster a supportive classroom environment that encourages student participation and confidence in language learning
• Collaborate with Modern & Classical Languages faculty on curriculum development and departmental initiatives
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in French, World Languages, Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Experience teaching French at the middle and/or upper school level
• Strong knowledge of French language and Francophone cultures
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Commitment to supporting adolescents academically and socially
• Willingness to engage fully in the life of an independent school community

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, resume, three professional references, an unofficial copy of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degrees, and, if applicable, teacher certifications.

Norfolk Collegiate is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.

About Norfolk Collegiate School

Norfolk Collegiate is an independent, co-educational pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 school in Norfolk, Virginia. For more than 70 years, we have been developing critical thinkers, doers and explorers through innovative, engaging instruction in an inclusive and supportive learning community. Our school is comprised of nearly 600 students and 100 faculty and staff on two campuses nearly three miles apart and within 10 minutes of downtown Norfolk. The middle (Grades 6-8) and upper school (Grades 9-12) are located on Granby Street. The lower school (pre-K-Grade 5) is located on Tidewater Drive.

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