Job Title: Full-Time Teacher Department: Language Center Montclair Reports To: Montclair Language Center Director | Designation: Exempt Full-time Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 depending on one’s experience and educational achievement |
FIAF Montclair is looking for a full-time teacher of French as foreign language to teach French language classes to children (2 to 11 years old), teens (11 to 18 years old), and adults (18+ years old) from beginner to advanced levels including French for native speakers for the younger audiences (2 to 18 years old).
Application Deadline: November 10, 2023.
Start Date: January 2, 2024. | Schedules: Tuesday through Saturday (fall, winter and spring sessions), and Monday through Friday (summer session). 35 hours a week including teaching hours, and other pedagogical and administrative tasks. 12 weeks of paid time off.
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS | REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS |
o Conduct research to develop age and level appropriate learning materials, language games, and other teaching aids to be incorporated in structured and creative lesson plans. o Teach French in person and/or online to toddlers, teens and adults at various levels including for native French for native French speakers (toddlers, kids, and teens only). o Use a variety of instructional methods relevant to the audience to stimulate the learning process and the students’ abilities, nurture cooperation and sharing. o Assess students’ performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on a regular basis. o Organize learning material and resources. o Cooperate with administration staff. o Follow and comply with FIAF teaching standards. o Assist with new students’ placement test. o Proctor and grade official French exams (DELF, DALF, TCF, TEF, etc.) o Attend regular meetings and trainings. o Keep abreast of the latest trends and best practices in the field of teaching French as a foreign language. | o Be eligible to work in the U.S. o Be fluent in French. o Be available to teach twice a week until 9PM on weekdays, and on Saturday from 9AM to 4:30PM during the fall, winter and spring sessions. o Proven comparable experience as a Teacher of French as a foreign language. o Have a love for teaching both children and adults. o Be tech-savvy. o Have excellent knowledge of the latest education theories and practices in the field of foreign language teaching. o Have excellent knowledge of the French and Francophone cultures. o Have strong communication skills. o Master’s degree in teaching French as a foreign language or other relevant bachelor’s degree/certificate (Licence FLE, DAEFLE, or equivalent) o Have great communication and organizational skills. o Have patience and flexibility. o Be Cool-tempered and have positive attitude. o Be firm but have a kind personality. o Having creative and artistic skills is a plus.
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BENEFITS
- 12 weeks of paid time off.
- Health and Dental
- 403(b) retirement plan
HOW TO APPLY
Please e-mail cover letter and resume in French to careers@fiaf.org.
ABOUT FIAF MONTCLAIR
About FIAF: As an independent, not-for-profit organization, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is committed to providing our audience and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi-disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world. We are a welcoming and inclusive community for all ages and all backgrounds, where people can meet, learn, and explore the richness of our heritage and share discoveries. We strive to amplify voices and build bridges from the entire francophone world to New York and beyond. | FIAF Montclair is a branch of The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in New York. It is the premier destination for French language in the tristate area, it offers French classes, for all ages and levels in Montclair, New Jersey. www.fiaf.org/newjersey. We are located at 17-19 Munn Street in Montclair, NJ.
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will only be able to contact those that we would like to meet for interviews.
FIAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, citizenship status protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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