Ages Taught: Ages 2 years to 1st Grade 

Reports to: Early School Division Director & French Department Chair

Role Duration: 10 months, part  time

Work Day: 8:00am to 12:00pm, with a 30-minute bi-weekly curriculum planning meeting

Position Summary: Ashley Hall seeks a mission-aligned Early Childhood Language Teacher (French and or Spanish)  who is responsible for introducing the language and cultures of that language to our youngest students (ages 2-8). Through interactive activities and lessons that complement the learning that occurs in the Reggio-inspired classroom, the successful candidate promotes the linguistic, communicative, and cultural aspects of the language and motivates students to attain their individual potential as language learners. Develop and maintain genuine, positive, and consistent communication with parents, providing them with language resources for continued exposure at home. We seek a candidate who will actively pursue professional development opportunities to elevate the classroom experience and target language proficiency. 

Reporting directly to the Director of the Early School, the World Languages Department Chair, and collaborating closely with colleagues who teach French and or Spanish in grades 1-12, the Language Teacher ensures the continued growth of the discipline in a dynamic and authentic way. 

Key Requirements: The World Languages Department at Ashley Hall uses a language acquisition model that incorporates Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), cultural studies, as well as natural connections to core content areas for students. The ideal candidate will be able to design and implement a language curriculum based on ACTFL standards and authentic resources, facilitate active learning by implementing Communicative Language Teaching techniques with a goal of 90% target language usage with students. Additionally, they should possess optimism, energy, and an excellent sense of humor.

Additionally, applicants must have:

• a Master’s Degree in French and or Spanish and or early Childhood Education, or a related field
• advanced proficiency in French and or Spanish according to ACTFL proficiency guidelines  
• 5 Years teaching experience 
• Experience in independent schools
• Training, experience, or familiarity teaching in a Reggio Program is ideal but not required
• The ability to design and implement an engaging and inquiry-based curriculum with a culturally responsive and inclusive lens guided by ACTFL standards, the World Language Department goals, and the school’s mission
• Implement goals set forth by the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements for the Novice Learner

FLSA Status:

Academic-Contract-Exempt

Interested candidates can send their cover letter, resume and list of 3-5 references to Lynsey Barrows, Director of Human Resources, at barrowsl@ashleyhall.org 

Ashley Hall is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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